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Ridgewood NJ, if you’re a resident of the Village of Ridgewood, there are now new rules for feeding wildlife—and they apply to both public and private property.
Continue reading Ridgewood Passes New Wildlife Feeding Ordinance: What Residents Need to Know
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department issued a summons late Saturday afternoon, April 19, following a single-vehicle crash on John Street involving a Ford Edge SUV that collided with a large shade tree.
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Ridgewood NJ, Spring blooms and eco-friendly fun return to the village as Ridgewood hosts its annual Daffodil Festival & Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
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Ridgewood NJ, get ready for a fun-filled family event as Ridgewood’s Easter in the Park returns on Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
Hosted by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, this annual celebration offers an afternoon of live music, games, local vendors, and plenty of springtime joy for all ages.
Continue reading Celebrate Easter in the Park in Ridgewood – April 19th!
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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Good Friday, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on April 18 and reopen on Monday, April 21 at 8:30 am. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center will be closed. Please check the 2025 Village Calendar or the Recycle Coach app as pickup schedules will change the week of April 14.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Offices Closed on Good Friday , Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule Has Been Revised
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control (BCMC) will conduct an aerial larvicide application by helicopter on Thursday, April 17, between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, weather permitting, in an effort to control mosquito populations in natural wetland areas.
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TRENTON NJ, for the second consecutive year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is seeking approval from state lawmakers of a massive $1 billion in new taxes and fees as part of his latest budget proposal. The sweeping tax increases come as the state’s annual budget inches closer to a record-setting $60 billion.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood released details of its proposed $64.8 million municipal budget for 2025, highlighting key infrastructure investments and setting the stage for a public hearing and council vote scheduled for May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Continue reading Ridgewood Unveils $64.8M Municipal Budget for 2025: What Residents Need to Know
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Ridgewood NJ, every year, millions of Christians around the globe gather in churches to celebrate Palm Sunday, the sacred day that marks the beginning of Holy Week. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, this celebration is not just a tradition—it’s a powerful spiritual experience that connects the congregation to a pivotal moment in Christian history.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has officially launched a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water service in the area near the Eastside Reservoir, also the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Main Replacement Project Underway Near Eastside Reservoir
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is urging residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity as a wave of vehicle and residential burglaries sweeps through Ridgewood and neighboring towns. Thieves are becoming increasingly bold, even breaking into homes to steal keys for luxury cars parked in driveways.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Warn Residents Amid Rise in Car and Home Burglaries
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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA is strongly opposing legislation to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers by eliminating the tip credit in New Jersey. Bill A-5433 (Reynolds-Jackson, D-15) is scheduled for a discussion in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee this morning.
Continue reading Democrats Move to Take Tips Away from Restaurant Workers
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Ridgewood NJ, Political violence in the United States is no longer just being tolerated in some circles—it’s being glorified, memefied, and repackaged as righteous activism, according to a bombshell report from Rutgers University and the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI).
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has earmarked $1.5 million in its proposed 2025 capital budget to remove contaminated soil from the historic Schedler-Zabriskie property, located at 460 W. Saddle River Road. The project is part of the village’s broader $64.8 million municipal budget introduced this week.
According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, the contamination affects the entire 1,100-foot-long berm running along Route 17 north, as well as portions of soil previously distributed across the 7-acre property.
