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Hudson Street Parking Garage Free Parking on Saturdays

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photo by Boyd Loving

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Ridgewood NJ, come to shop and dine in Ridgewood, and enjoy free Holiday Parking on December 10th, 17th, and 24th at the Hudson Street Garage (corner of Prospect Street and Broad Street), on the 2nd and 3rd floors only.  Maximum of 4 hours.

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Ridgewood Arts Council Announces the Winners of the 2022 Window Display Contest

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Arts Council announces the winners of the 2022 Window Display Contest are Leonard Anthony Cleaners, Treat Me Sweet and Tabla.

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Tonight 6PM : The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays and Christmas Tree Lighting

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Ridgewood NJ, December 2nd – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – East Ridgewood Avenue, from Maple Avenue to Broad Street – The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays – Come to the East Side, the West Side, and all around the Central Business District for this family friendly annual event, where the streets are closed to vehicles on East Ridgewood Avenue, creating a pedestrian plaza from North Maple Avenue to Broad Street.

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Crosswalks are the safest place for people on foot to cross a road, Well maybe Not in Ridgewood

New crosswalk warning devices installed on Linwood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJDOT , “Crosswalks are the safest place for people on foot to cross a road. However, while the law assigns pedestrians the right of way if they enter a crosswalk properly, it does not relieve pedestrians of the responsibility to keep alert and cross with caution. Here are answers to come commonly asked questions about crosswalks.” But maybe not so in the Village of Ridgewood.

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Winners of the Ridgewood Arts Council Holiday Window Display Contest will be announced on Friday

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Arts Council gives a big thanks to everyone involved in creating Ridgewood’s wonderfully joyful streetscape! Winners of the Ridgewood Arts Council Holiday Window Display Contest will be announced on Friday, December 2 at Downtown for the Holidays.

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Ridgewood’s Historic Business District – Small Business Saturday !

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Ridgewood NJ, November 26th – All day – Ridgewood’s Historic Business District – Small Business Saturday – Come and do your holiday shopping, then stay for a meal or grab a coffee and a treat from one of our many eateries.  Support our local businesses on Small Business Saturday, and throughout the holiday season.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s 13th Annual Winterfest

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Ridgewood NJ, November 26th – 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – The Ridgewood Guild’s 13th Annual Winterfest – Come and kick off the holiday season with The Ridgewood Guild at this annual event.

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New Loading Zone Parking in the Central Business District in Ridgewood

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SHARED LOADING ZONES/15-MINUTE METER PARKING SPACES IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Ridgewood NJ, there are new shared loading zones/15-minute meter parking spaces in the Central Business District (CBD). These shared parking spaces are on various streets throughout the CBD, and will be used as loading zones only from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and then as 15-minute metered parking spaces from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. only. These shared parking spaces are boxed out in white paint to delineate them from other parking spaces. These shared parking spaces will allow for businesses and eateries in the CBD to have space for their delivery trucks to park during the day, and then allow for the same spaces to be used for either pickup of food or a quick errand, from late afternoon to early evening. Please remember that you must pay the 15-minute parking meter when you use the 15-minute spaces from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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The Village of Ridgewood 2022 Christmas Tree Makes it Debut

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday the Village of Ridgewood 2022 Christmas tree was delivered to the central business district in Ridgewood . The tree arrived just before the long overdue paving starts on Franklin Avenue . Ridgewood puts up a fresh tree for Christmas every year  . The yearly tradition is for a donated tree to be cut down and delivered to the Village . The reality is that the donors get a much needed free tree removal and the Village gets a beautiful tree for the holiday season. Downs Tree service cuts the tree down and brings it into town .

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Road Work Begins on Ridgewood’s Franklin Avenue Corridor

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Ridgewood NJ, Franklin Avenue  will be closed between N.Maple Avenue and N.Broad Street on Friday 11/18/22 for Milling and Monday 11/21/22 for paving beginning at 7AM. During that time traffic under the railroad underpass will be detoured to Ackerman Ave and E.Glen Avenue . Expect delays in the area and plan an alternate route.

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Garbage Piles Up in the Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, another garbage problem in Ridgewood, behind the old Post Office building a garbage container was left over flowing with garbage . Word is the shared garbage container’s bill has gone unpaid .  The Village may remove the garbage and charge the owners . We have reported many similar issues over the last couple of years with over flowing garbage containers in the central business district .

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The Ridgewood Guild’s Cash Mobs takes place Saturday November 19th to Support Local Business

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild’s Cash Mobs takes place next Saturday November 19.Come out and support 5 retail stores. Complimentary champagne breakfast, 5 chances to win a $25.00 gift card. Spend $10.00 in each of 5 stores. This is a fun filled event you won’t want to miss! Email me at [email protected] for more information.

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A Tree Grows In Ridgewood Street Revitalization Project

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood street revitalization project is well on the way. The Village of Ridgewood is replacing trees in the wells along East Ridgewood Avenue to Wilsey Square with new trees chosen to thrive in the Central Business District .

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How Does A Company Function? All You Need To Know

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When starting your own business, it’s essential to understand how a company functions. There are so many moving parts, and keeping track of it all can be challenging. This blog post outlines the basics of how a company operates. It’ll discuss the different roles within a company and explain what each one does. By understanding how a company works, you’ll be able to make better decisions for your business and increase your chances of success.

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