
Village gives restaurant owners free pass on $16k in fees for street located dining “corrals”



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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood announces changes to Village parking regulations effective May 1st . In an email the Village Manager Heather A. Mailander explained the changes:
RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL PARKING
Effective May 1, 2021, all residential parking regulations will be enforced. This also includes the prohibition of overnight parking on the street, throughout the Village, from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Payroll is that part of your business that must be well attended to. It concerns your workers’ welfare. That is a top priority and there must be no hitches or mix-ups. The result of such can be foreboding. An excellent payroll system builds financial stability among your employees and boosts team morale.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly supported legalizing marijuana on the November ballot. But many municipalities in the state are banning dispensaries, pot farms and manufacturing, and taking a “not in my back yard” approach to legalized marijuana sales.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police units and Ridgewood Fire Department personnel were dispatched to assist the driver of a refrigerated box truck that became entangled in a communications cable serving a multi-use building located at 305 East Ridgewood Avenue on Friday morning, 04/23. No injuries were reported in the mishap and damage to the building and cable was very minor.

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The Cannabinol CBD originates from the hemp plant and it has numerous benefits to those who use it. Many people associate CBD with smoking Marijuana, which is a reason many people are skeptical when it comes to this ingredient. However, CBD is legal and does not deliver the psychoactive compound that is found in THC, which is what gives individuals a high.
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A restaurant can be loved by customers because of the unique characteristics the place holds. Though food is a major contributing factor, your restaurant’s popularity doesn’t entirely depend on food anymore as the visual appearance of the place also plays a huge role in attracting customers to visit your restaurant. While the exterior of your restaurant will make the first impression, the interior decorations will be the main components dictating your restaurant’s aesthetic. In the era of Instagram-crazy people, the majority of people’s deciding factor to eat in a particular place is their decorations and ambiance. That said, paying more attention to give your restaurant an aesthetic look that stands out from the rest of the crowd is important. To help, here are some ideas or tips to help you design or improve the look of your restaurant.
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Ridgewood NJ, this morning a pedestrian was almost injured crossing the street on Broad Street near the Hudson garage. It seems the outdoor dinning fixtures are obstructing the view of both drivers and pedestrians.

By Dolores Kennelly Carpenter

“Franklin Avenue is a death trap already. Do you remember the priest pedestrian in the crosswalk trying to cross Franklin Avenue at Oak Street who was killed by an impatient woman (who was apparently immune from County prosecution) who admittedly had the green light but became impatient waiting to make the left turn onto Franklin Avenue who punched the accelerator, zoomed around THE LEFT HAND SIDE of the car in front of her which was waiting to do the same thing (but that had appropriately stopped to let the poor priest cross the street) and brutally hit and killed the pedestrian priest in the crosswalk?”

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Ridgewood NJ, bike flash mobs are back. The word is that many people do not want to park at the Hudson garage because of vandalism. It seems packs of kids on bicycles have been terrorizing parkers and damaging vehicles .

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Ridgewood NJ, spring is in the air and the Village of Ridgewood is once again looking to set up a pedestrian mall in the Central Business District .Some merchants and restaurants have raised some concerns over inability of patrons to do quick drop off or pick ups at their establishments . The Ridgewood blogs research shows the idea of the pedestrian mall is overwhelmingly popular both with residents and CBD tenants . Mayor Kundsen seems open to resolving the issue and working with both sides in an attempt to make the pedestrian mall an even better success.
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People typically hire property managers to handle their rental property’s maintenance, operations, and administration. Finding renters and marketing the property are among their most prominent tasks. Property managers work to ensure that their rental rates are competitive, cover overheads and taxes, collect rent, and ensure compliance with the law. While this is a general outline of a property manager’s tasks, their exact duties heavily depend on the type of property they’re managing, their salary, and the contract’s terms. Property managers take on varying roles to help property owners earn a passive income without any hassle. Here’s what property managers do and whether or not you should hire one.
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Ridgewood NJ, included in the Democrats infrastructure plan is a provision to provide $213 billion for affordable housing . The bill would encourage public housing and encourage local governments to do away with zoning practices that limit affordability.
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