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The Hudson Street Parking Garage is Now Officially Open on all Levels

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Ridgewood NJ, The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hudson Street garage took place on November 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hudson/Broad Entrance to the Hudson Street garage.

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The Ridgewood Arts Council presents their 3rd Annual Ridgewood Holiday Window Display Contest

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The Ridgewood Arts Council presents their 3rd Annual Ridgewood Holiday Window Display Contest.

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Tax Change Needed to Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses, Minorities and Women in Cannabis Marketplace

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ROSELAND NJ, On Tuesday, New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis. That was just step one in allowing cannabis sales to proceed in New Jersey. Steps two and three will be the passage of enabling legislation and then the regulatory framework that will be drafted by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

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4 Services That Will Make Paying Comp Way More Productive

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As a business owner, you probably have a thing or two to worry about every day. From paycheck and HR management to marketing and email management, your tasks might seem endless. If you really want to have effective management in all areas of your business, you’ll need to employ the right services and software that can help you streamline your operations. When it comes to managing compensation payments, things could be a bit tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you covered with 4 great options, so let’s get right to it.

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Village of Ridgewood Seeks Christmas Tree Donation

Village of Ridgewood's 2017 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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The pedestrian mall, for the Welcome Back to Ridgewood, event will be cancelled this weekend, October 31st and November 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, At the request of restaurants and retailers, the pedestrian mall, for the Welcome Back to Ridgewood, NJ event will be cancelled this weekend, October 31st and November 1st.  Please continue to shop and dine at our many fine retailers, restaurants, and eateries on both the east side and west side of the Village’s Central Business District now, and throughout the upcoming holiday season.

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More Murphy Administration Mandates on Business without any balance whatsoever for the concerns of employers

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business & Industry Association President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the announcement of an executive order by Gov. Phil Murphy today mandating workplace safety protections on New Jersey businesses.

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Financial Disaster Looms for New Jersey’s Small Businesses

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Ridgewood NJ, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) is calling on Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to put a hold on minimum wage increases scheduled to take place in the coming months as small businesses teeter on the brink of financial ruin due to COVID-19 and subsequent, continual restrictions:

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New Jersey Ranks Dead last in the Nation for our Overall Business Tax Climate

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Trenton NJ,  A new report shows that New Jersey ranks dead last in the nation for our overall Business Tax Climate. Delaware is 13th, Pennsylvania is 27th, and New York is 48th. New Jersey also ranks 46th in property taxes, 48th in corporate taxes, and 50th in individual taxes.

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The Advantages of Hiring a Reliable Accountant to Do Your Business’ Taxes

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There are many vital reasons why using an accountant is important for your business. A business accountant can make your life easier by handling your business taxes. Not only will this save you time and money, but it will also benefit you in the long run. 

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Why You Need To Reduce Your Electricity Costs At Home Right Away

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Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to reduce electricity by embracing energy-efficient methods. Globalization has led to a higher demand for electricity in homes, institutions, industries, and businesses. Embracing energy efficiency has obvious benefits at home. The impact of reducing your electricity costs will impact you personally, the environment, and those around you.

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Final Draft is Complete

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FINAL DRAFT & 10/20 PUBLIC HEARING

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has announced that the Final Draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future is complete. Click here to download the Final Draft from the Village website. A Planning Board public hearing on its adoption will be held on October 20.

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Knife-wielding Homeless Man Back on the Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the homeless man that has been terrorizing the Ridgewood central business district has once again been released  after he was accused of pulling a knife on a couple and making lude comments to young women in town .

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Help Your Business Assess and Manage Risk with These Tips

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Every successful business owner knows one thing: if it can go wrong, it most probably will. Generally speaking, life always has a way of disrupting our progress with the unexpected, and this becomes exponentially more probably in the world of business. So what’s a businessman to do in the face of the unknown? How can you ensure that your business keeps moving forward, even in face of the unexpected? Enter the risk plan. 

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