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Posted on November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 by James — 11 Comments

FREE PARKING IN RIDGEWOOD PARKING LOTS AND HUDSON STREET GARAGE ON DECEMBER 5th, 12th, and 19th

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council has approved free parking, with a 3-hour limit, in all parking lots in the Central Business District and in the Hudson Street Garage, on the Saturdays leading up to Christmas, December 5th, 12th, and 19th. Please be aware that the parking area at the intersection of Broad Street and East Ridgewood Avenue (where the Christmas tree is located) and the parking area on the west side, with the entrance by MacMurphy’s Restaurant, are not considered parking lots, and you must pay to park in these locations. The main parking lot at the train station (with the majority of the parking spaces), going into the parking lot from the traffic light and turning left, is free parking. In addition, if you park on the streets, you must pay to park.

Posted on November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

Small Business Saturday More Important Than Ever This Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Small Business Saturday falls on November 28 this year, one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That’s especially true for restaurants and retail shops. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging people to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.

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Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by James — 3 Comments

Ridgewood Businesses and Eateries Sign Pledge to Adhere to the CDC Guidelines

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Ridgewood NJ, The Welcome Back to Ridgewood, NJ Event, which creates a pedestrian mall between Broad Street and Walnut Street, will take place this weekend, November 21st and 22nd. Retail businesses place their products on tables and eateries have outdoor dining on the streets in front of their businesses. In addition, on the west side of the Central Business District, Ridgewood’s West Village, has many unique stores and eateries. We encourage you to visit us to enjoy our local shops and eateries during the warmer weather this weekend. All of our businesses and eateries have signed a pledge to adhere to the CDC guidelines, so customers can shop and dine with confidence in Ridgewood’s Central Business District. Masks are strongly encouraged at this event and are always required to enter any businesses. The Welcome Back to Ridgewood, NJ Event will not take place on November 28th and 29th.

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Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by James — 4 Comments

Village of Ridgewood Revises “Downtown for the Holiday” Event

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood’s Downtown for the Holidays event has a revised plan, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current plan is subject to change, based on what occurs with the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming weeks. The event will be held on December 4, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The streets will not be closed down, so there will be no fire truck or trackless train.

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Posted on November 20, 2020June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Why It’s Important To Keep It Local

Have you ever heard the expression ‘the global is local’? It refers to the way in which processes of globalisation have effectively shrunk the world around us, breaking down the barriers between countries and allowing instantaneous communication across multiple continents at a time. This means that products can travel great distances over a short time, making exotic products arrive at our doorstep in a matter of days, available at the click of a button.

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Posted on November 16, 2020November 15, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

“The Art of Window Dressing” To Take Place On December 4th in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Lynn Needle, Founder/Artistic Director of the Art of Motion Dance Theatre collaborates with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and HeART in Motion Studios for “The Art of Window Dressing”. This event brings the magic of the holidays to life with live dancers appearing at the Boutique storefronts in Ridgewood’s Downtown Business District for the annual Downtown for the Holidays festivities on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

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Posted on November 16, 2020November 15, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

Reader says , “there needs to be some NEW policy … recommended by the medical professionals (not the government) to address these problems with the mentally illness homeless”

“mental illness is the problem and so far the police and md professional are unable to do anything to treat a person who refuses care

there needs to be some NEW policy … recommended by the medical professionals (not the government) to address these problems with the mentally illness homeless

very sad this person was someone son??? father ? brother? friend? he needs help i hope he receives it .. not short term … but long term assistance to help him control his emotions and behavior”

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 by James — 6 Comments

Ridgewood Central Business District offers 15-minute complimentary parking spaces

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Ridgewood NJ, The Central Business District will has several 15-minute complimentary parking spaces on Oak Street, Chestnut Street, North Broad Street, off of East Ridgewood Avenue, and Wilsey Square on the west side. These parking spaces are limited to 15 minutes only, are free of charge to everyone, and are to be used to do a quick errand or pick up food or visit a business. Please be advised that if you are parked in these spaces longer than 15 minutes, you may receive a parking summons. These spaces have been generously sponsored by several local businesses, which are acknowledged on the 15-minute parking signs. We encourage you to stay longer in the Central Business District by parking in one of our many lots or the Hudson Street parking garage (at $1/hour), and there is also on-street parking available (at $1.25/hour).

Posted on November 14, 2020November 13, 2020 by James — 13 Comments

Unstable Homeless Man Arrested Again in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, once again Ridgewood Police arrest the homeless man who has at time terrorized the central business district . The Ridgewood blog has reported for months on the deification, harassment , lude and violent behavior of this individual . The Ridgewood police department has patiently dealt with him for months , arresting him on several occasions . This individual has clearly demonstrated that he is both the threat to public safety and a danger to himself .

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Posted on November 14, 2020November 13, 2020 by James — 5 Comments

The Village of Ridgewood Gears Up for the Annual “Downtown for the Holidays”

Village of Ridgewood's 2017 Christmas Tree

photo by Boyd Loving

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and face masks will be required. The event will be held on December 4, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., when East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed from Maple Avenue to Broad Street, creating a pedestrian mall. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a trackless train for the kids to ride; a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area by various groups; mimes in store windows; and a decorated fire truck. Santa Claus and The Grinch will also be appearing on various rooftops throughout the Central Business District, see if you can find them! Our stores and eateries welcome you as we all join together, to start the holiday season!

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Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

The Importance of Creating a Lasting Impression on Customers

Any business owner knows that their success depends on their customers’ satisfaction. Ensuring customer satisfaction is an ongoing process; it takes consistent care and effort to maintain the good relationship you have built with your clients. Unfortunately, customers have very high expectations and very low tolerance. They’ll be quick to judge you based on the first impression they get of you, which is why first impressions matter the most. Otherwise, you’ll have to go above and beyond to salvage the damaged trust. Luckily, there are many ways through which you can leave great lasting impressions on your customers, and it all begins with knowing how to live up to their expectations.

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Posted on November 13, 2020November 12, 2020 by James — 5 Comments

The Village of Ridgewood’s Master Plan Adopted by Ridgewood Planning Board

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood’s Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future was adopted by the Planning Board during its meeting on October 20. Click here to to download the final, adopted version (PDF, 22 mb). The Master Plan Subcommittee of the Planning Board will meet to discuss next steps in the process.

Posted on November 10, 2020November 9, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions. Directly impacting Village restaurants. All restaurants must close indoor premises by 10 p.m. cannot and cannot reopen until 5 p.m., effective Thursday, Nov. 12th. Outdoor dining can continue past 10 p.m., as can takeout and delivery service, and heated dining bubbles will be allowed, according to Governor Phil Murphy, who addressed the media this afternoon at the War Memorial in Trenton.

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Posted on November 7, 2020November 6, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD : DONATION OF CHRISTMAS TREE

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village is looking for a donation of a large (40-80 foot tall) evergreen tree, from someone’s yard, to display in the Village’s Central Business District during the holiday season. If you or someone you know in a nearby town has an evergreen tree that they wish to donate, please contact Paul Vagianos at 201-755-6465.

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