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Are Ridgewood’s Turf Fields Really “Safe”? ASTM Testing Only Tells Part of the Story

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving

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RIDGEWOOD — While Ridgewood High School’s Stadium turf field recently passed ASTM G-max testing (the industry standard for measuring shock absorption and surface impact), community advocates are warning that this certification does not tell the full story when it comes to player safety or environmental health.

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Lightning Safety and Severe Weather Response: Dumont Firefighters Respond Amid Growing Storm Threats in New Jersey

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photo courtesy of Dumont Volunteer Fire Department

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DUMONT, NJ – July 14, 2025 — Dumont Volunteer Fire Department responded to a lightning strike at a home on Davies Avenue while the area was under a Flash Flood Warning. Firefighters urged residents to remain cautious and avoid navigating flooded roadways.

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