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Reader says , “Expect more people to turn careless as Ridgewood evolves into a full scale Hackensack “

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Expect more people to turn careless as RW evolves into a full scale Hackensack. RW management will make sure to accelerate this transformation. Even myself who am super neighborhood friendly and squeaky clean have started to not pay attention anymore. Have you see how sanitation does not pick up your garbage unless your bin is on the curb?
BUT at least Mr Mayor paid for a corner in NY Post to show the world that RW is the gem of Bergen County. Mayor is in real estate so he knows where to advertise. We’re so lucky.

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Reader says , “the Village should sell the firewood and make money”

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Well as a village tax payer for 40 years the village in the past 20 years used to give away when you compost and woodchips for free and delivery call for free. But dad have stopped. But that’s OK I understand . I was told that they have a buyer for all of the compost and wood chips Which is a good thing. So I think we could do the same with the wood , sell it and make money, it’s a no brainer .

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The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival Early Entry Discount Deadline December 14, 2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival is in its ninth year of celebrating excellence in US and International independent films.

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Reader says , “nothing Government does is FREE “

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Hate to be a party pooper, but virtually nothing Government does is FREE.
There was certainly a cost for the staff to prepare the firewood.
If the rational was to reduce dumping costs, perhaps that could have been accomplished by selling the wood to a third party.

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“No good deed goes unpunished in the Village of Ridgewood” Part 2

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“My being conscientious about not placing leaves in street until placement day does not go unpunished.
On my block area A in front of Benjamin Franklin Middle School everyone has put their leaves out before the next placement date which is Nov. 23. Leaves blow in front of my driveway making a big mess.

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The Ridgewood Art Institute Annual Members’ Holiday Show and Sale

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is home to many talented artists. We welcome you to visit us and view our Annual Members’ Holiday Show and Sale, usually featuring over 150 pieces of beautiful artwork. Portraits, Landscapes, Seascapes and Still Lifes are all represented in this exhibition executed in watercolor, pastels and oils. Among our membership there are artists who have made the study of Art their lifetime ambition as well as those who are just beginning their Art journey. Art Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the quality of work available for sale at our many events and Artists can explore the options of starting a new class or medium. A portion of all proceeds benefit The Ridgewood Art Institute.

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Reader says ,”Some think this is more about putting a feather in some ones hat “

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How much is this really saving the taxpayers. Because when you add in the labor rate & How much the maintenance for equipment is . It’s a little bit. Some think this is more about putting a feather in some ones hat. This is nothing new in thinking.Many other towns cut the tree down where it is , and stacked up and left on curb line for the residence to take. This is all well and good as long as it doesn’t take away from all the other responsibilities the parks. And being short on staff well At times you need to look at the big picture. Looks good on paper doesn’t it.

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Reader says , “Thank you Murphy and especially the well educated voters of Ridgewood who overwhelmingly voted for a sanctuary state”

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Enjoy the new Banana Republic state of NJ. Thank you Murphy and especially the well educated voters of Ridgewood who overwhelmingly voted for a sanctuary state. I am so curious to know if this criminal hurt one of their family members how would they feel about these policies and ICE now. Anyone here cares to chip in? I myself and family would never vote for someone (be it left or right) who would impose policies that put my family and other people at risk just to be politically correct. Illegals and especially the violent ones need to be punished for their crime and then deported. I also believe that these policies are emboldening criminals to commit burglaries anywhere including the latest rush in our town.

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Ridgewood Youth Mental Health First Aid – November 28, 2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Youth Mental Health First Aid , A unique opportunity for residents and workers in the Ridgewood Community to become certified in Mental Health First Aid as part of the County-wide Stigma-Free Initiative.

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates its 33rd Annual Downtown for the Holidays

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates its 33rd Annual Downtown for the Holidays on Friday, November 30, 2018 , yes every 5 years it falls this early.This years’ Tree Lighting Celebration-Downtown for the Holidays event, will have a smaller blue print.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Turkey Drive to Feed 162 families will have Thanksgiving dinner!

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church would like to thank everyone who donated a turkey this weekend for the Fr. English Turkey Drive! Members of the youth group collected 162 turkeys along with many other food items. Pictured with us is Carlos who is the Director of the food pantry.

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