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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes in Latest National Federation of Independent Business Poll

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TRENTON NJ,  at first glance not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of the nation’s small business owners published by their leading advocacy association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Inflation remains the top concern, but one component, the Uncertainty Index, rose an alarming nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s Music in the Night!

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Ridgewood NJ, it was a beautiful night Friday night for the Ridgewood Guild’s Music in the Night! Come out on Friday evenings and check out our talented musicians filling the air with music.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Makes its Way Through Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics came through town today and, as always, the Ridgewood Police Department members were excited to join. Sgt. Anthony Mormino, Officer Hector Perez, Officer Zack Knudnsen, and Parking Officer Ben Ritter represented us as the torch made it’s way through Ridgewood. The torch is carried 750 miles each year as a way to raise money for and show our support for the athletes of the NJ Special Olympics.

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Massive Farewell to Ridgewood’s Femmebot Brick and Mortar Bash

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Ridgewood NJ, mark your calendars for Thursday, June 20th at 7 pm as we bid farewell to our beloved Femmebot store with the party of the year! Celebrating over a decade of fun, fashion, fierceness, support, and the incredible love . It’s going to be an unforgettable night.

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“Music in the Night,” is Back in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, “Music in the Night,” sponsored by The Ridgewood Guild, continues this year! On Friday evenings from May 31st to September 6th, volunteer musicians positioned in front of restaurants and in other high traffic areas will fill the night with music…yet another reason to come downtown!

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Newly Paved Streets in Ridgewood’s Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, this week, the Village of Ridgewood  completed the long awaited road resurfacing downtown. Chestnut Street, Cottage Place, North Walnut Street, South Walnut Street, Dayton Street, Oak Street and Chestnut Street were all milled and paved in the Central business district.

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Ridgewood Village’s New Park: A Troubling Tale of Eminent Domain and Unmet Promises

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Ridgewood NJ, in August 2021, the Ridgewood Village Council unveiled a proposal during a Public Work Session to acquire the former Town Garage property on Franklin Avenue via eminent domain. The council’s vision was to transform this site, located near South Walnut Street, into a pocket park—a green space for community enjoyment rather than a parking lot.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Smoke Condition on East Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ,  a temporary road closure on Friday morning as emergency responders sprang into action to address reports of heavy smoke inside businesses along East Ridgewood Avenue, between Cottage Place and North/South Walnut Streets.

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BREAKING: Ridgewood taxpayers kept in the dark – Officials held info about purchase of Town Garage property secret for months

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Ridgewood NJ, Purchase of the former Town Garage property by the Village of Ridgewood was announced publicly for the first time on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (coincidentally, the same day news of the Village’s December 2022 legal petition to condemn the property was posted on The Ridgewood Blog).

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Village of Ridgewood Project Pride May 19th

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is looking for volunteers and you’re invited to help plant the flower pots in the central business district on Sunday, May 19th at 7:45 am.

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Hudson Street Parking Garage in Ridgewood – Pedestrians beware!

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Ridgewood NJ, the absence of visual or audible warning devices of cars exiting Ridgewood’s Hudson Street parking garage make walking on the sidewalk there somewhat dangerous.

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Done Deal – Village of Ridgewood is new owner of former Town Garage Property

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Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Village of Ridgewood Attorney Matthew S. Rogers announced that the Village of Ridgewood now legally owns 120 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood. The property was last actively occupied in the early 2000’s by an automobile repair business, the “Town Garage.”

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The Village of Ridgewood is Starting Condemnation Proceedings Against the Owner of Former Town Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, looks like the Village of Ridgewood is starting condemnation proceedings against the owner of former Town Garage property at 120 Franklin Avenue .

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Ridgewood’s Touch-a-Truck Day Rolls in May 9th

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Ridgewood NJ, Truck Day 2024 rolls into downtown Ridgewood’s Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Thursday, May 9th.

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The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Ridgewood Holds Grand Opening May 3, 2024

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood has long held the honor as a Best Place to Live, and now  there is another reason for Ridgewood to be the place to be. On February 23rd, The Spice & Tea  Exchange® of Ridgewood silently opened their doors at 256 E Ridgewood Avenue, enticing people  walking by to stop in and explore simply based upon the alluring fragrances of spices and teas wafting  out onto the street. Two months later, it is a hidden gem that everyone is talking about.  

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