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Gangs of Teenage Bicyclist Terrorize Pedestrians and Businesses in Westwood and Surrounding Towns

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Westwood NJ, Chief Michael R. Pontillo and the members of the Westwood Police Department would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the growing number of complaints regarding unsafe and disruptive behavior by juvenile bicyclists in our community. These complaints vary in nature but have been occurring in the Central Business District and surrounding areas.

We want to be clear: while we fully support outdoor activity and youth independence, that must be balanced with responsibility and public safety. Reckless riding, disregard for traffic laws, and obstruction of roadways place both the juveniles and the public at serious risk.

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Problems with the Parking Kiosks in the Ridgewood Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, we had several  reports from readers that parking kiosks not counting quarters . A reader recently told us,

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Outside AIR: Transforming Ridgewood with Public Art

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Ridgewood NJ, a passionate team of volunteers has launched Outside AIR (Art Initiative Ridgewood)—a creative movement dedicated to enhancing public spaces, celebrating Ridgewood’s rich history, and fostering community pride. Their mission? To revitalize the Central Business District through vibrant and meaningful public art.

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Village of Ridgewood Moves Forward with Demolition of Former Town Garage on Franklin Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, the long-awaited demolition of the abandoned Town Garage on Franklin Avenue is officially underway, marking a significant milestone for the Village’s revitalization efforts. Village Manager Keith Kazmark announced the commencement of the demolition process, which aims to transform the property from an eyesore into an opportunity for redevelopment.

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The Village of Ridgewood Picks Up a Mini Garbage Truck

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Ridgewood Nj, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,the Village’s first mini garbage truck arrived this week! This new vehicle will be used at our apartment complexes and areas in the Central Business District. This truck will also perform other duties such as special bulk collections and be used at special events.

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Construction Equipment Blocks 3 Prime Parking Spaces Near Downtown Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, construction equipment blocked 3 on-street, 2-hour limit parking spaces one block from downtown Ridgewood on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday of this week. The location is in front of 174 Union Street.

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Getting the Village of Ridgewood Ready for the 4th of July Festivities!

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Shade Tree Commission and volunteer crews cleaned up and mulched the tree wells in the Central Business District this morning, getting the Village ready for the 4th of July parade!

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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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Ridgewood Gets Ready for the Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year )

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood gets ready for the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year ) . Once again, Village of Ridgewood Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds and her crew of volunteers were out early readying the planters in the Central Business District for holiday decorating by Tony Damiano and his crew.

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Ridgewood Councilwomen Lorraine Reynolds Leads Volunteers in Fall Planting in the Central Business District

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Ridgewood Nj, it finally feels like fall Councilwomen Lorraine Reynolds and her volunteers were out early planting Fall flowers around Ridgewood’s Central Business district .

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Volunteers Work to Get the “Kissing Balls” Ready for the Christmas Holiday Season in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, volunteers from across our community, including some Ridgewood High School students, who helped prepare the kissing balls for display downtown this holiday season.

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Friday East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed between Maple Ave and Prospect Street for the Car Show

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Ridgewood NJ, the Annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Car Show will be taking place tomorrow (Friday September 8th) between 4PM and 9PM in our Central Business District. East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed between Maple Ave and Prospect Street. Expect heavy traffic in the immediate area. Plan an alternate route to avoid delays.

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Grand Opening of the Pedestrian Plaza in Ridgewood’s Central Business District – June 3, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, love it or hate it the Central Business District Pedestrian Plaza is back and will be held every Saturday and Sunday, from June 3rd through October 9th.  All of the streets from Walnut Street to Broad Street, along East Ridgewood Avenue, including the side streets of Oak Street, Chestnut Street, and Prospect Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic.

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Ridgewood’s Project Pride Planting Day – May 21, 2023 – 7:45 am

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Ridgewood NJ, Project Pride Planting Day – May 21, 2023 – 7:45 am. – Come to volunteer and assist the Project Pride Committee by planting flowers in the planters in the Central Business District. This is a 2 – 3 hour commitment. You will be able to enjoy what you have planted all summer! Please email Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds at lreynolds@ridgewoodnj.net to sign up or if you have any questions.

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The Hudson Street Parking Garage in Ridgewood Loses $750,000 a year

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Ridgewood NJ, at 6pm every Friday or Saturday night you can find parking anywhere in the Ridgewood CBD. There’s no shortage. There never was. The never-full garage loses at least $750,000 a year according to the village CFO.

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