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Massive $117 Million Clean-Up: Ridgewood Water Fights Back Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

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Ridgewood Water Spends $117M on 12 Plants to Strip Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Tap Water

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Ridgewood NJ, The Urgent $117 Million Mission to Erase PFAS . Ridgewood Water, a utility serving over 61,000 customers across Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock, is currently engaged in one of the most ambitious and costly water clean-up efforts in New Jersey history. The utility is building a total of 12 new treatment facilities—a system characterized by its director as “likely one of the largest in the state”—specifically designed to filter out PFAS, the notorious “forever chemicals,” from its well supply.

The total estimated cost for the 12 projects is a staggering $98 million to $117 million, with completion expected by March 2027.

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Ridgewood Water and NJ BPU Discuss Crucial PFAS & Lead Removal

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Ridgewood NJ, in a major development for safe drinking water in New Jersey, Ridgewood Water recently hosted New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Commissioner Michael Bange. The meeting focused on critical investments and projects designed to ensure clean, reliable water for the community, including the imminent launch of a new PFAS treatment facility.

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BUSTED: Police Nab North Arlington Resident in Alleged Fraud Attempt at Glen Rock Bank

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Glen Rock NJ,a routine Tuesday afternoon took a turn for the unexpected in Glen Rock, New Jersey, when a North Arlington resident was arrested for allegedly attempting to pass a fraudulent check. The incident took place at a local M&T Bank branch, where quick-thinking staff and the Glen Rock Police Department worked together to prevent a potential financial crime.

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Honoring Women in Blue: A Celebration of National Police Women’s Day

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Riidgewood NJ, in celebration of National Police Women’s Day on September 12, 2024, the Ridgewood Rotary had the privilege of hosting a special luncheon to honor the incredible female officers from Ridgewood, Glen Rock, and Ho-Ho-Kus. We were especially delighted to have Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, Retired, as our guest speaker and the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

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Does the “Glen Rock” Need a Good Cleaning ?

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Glen Rock NJ,  for those of you who are new to the area , there actually  a rock in Glen Rock . The 570-ton boulder was called Pamackapuka, by the  Lenape Native Americans and was used as a trail marker as well as a place to build signal fires. Pammackapuka translated means “stone from heaven” or “stone from the sky”.

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Street Signs that Are Just too Small in Ridgewood & Glen Rock

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by Frank Geraghty

Glen Rock NJ, small road signs over intersections are not only annoying to motorists but can cause a problem. In Glen Rock a motorist driving from the post office along Glen avenue who stops at Rock road is confronted by a small sign above the intersection which is not easy to read because it is small “NO TURN ON Red 7A–6P  Mon —Sat.”  According to the FHWA it only suggests placing such a sign on crossbar near the signal. It clearly states that that this recommendation is just a guidance,not a requirement. This confusion can be eliminated by a much bigger sign placed on the right corner next to “DO NOT BLOCK” where motorists can read it.

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FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING

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Ridgewood NJ, FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following county, Bergen. Until 800 AM EST. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 454 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.

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New Pottery Studio, Rock Clay, is opening on South Broad St, Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, a new Pottery Studio, Rock Clay, is opening on South Broad Street, Glen Rock. Rock Clay is looking for pottery and ceramic artists who are looking for a workspace. You know: the person who has been taking pottery lessons for a while and is now looking to have a place to come and work on their own.

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West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours

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Ridgewood NJ, Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?! That is what 75 members and friends of West Side Presbyterian Church were able to accomplish for Rise Against Hunger, a growing global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

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Deeply Rooted Ridgewood’s Little Plant Shop

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Ridgewood NJ, Deeply Rooted. This is my new venture, consisting of pop up plant shops, until I can find my brick and mortar retail location and retire in a year or two!

Additionally, if any of you have a business location or know of one that would like to host a pop up, I’m looking to do about one a month. So far August and October are booked, in Ridgewood locations. I’m mostly interested in Glen Rock, Ho-ho-kus, Allendale, etc, but I’m open to other towns!

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RIDGEWOOD WATER : STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

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Ridgewood NJ, this is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect. Restrictions apply to all Municipalities served by Ridgewood Water, including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff.

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The Ridgewood Blog Endorse Frank Pallotta for Congress in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Resident Frank Pallotta Certified as Congressional District 5 Winner in GOP Primary . Bergen County has finally certified the county votes from the Primary Election held on July 7th. Combining Bergen with Sussex and Warren counties Frank Pallotta beat out 3 other candidates in his first run for public office.
The Ridgewood blog would like to congratulate Frank Pallotta, a 31 year Mahwah resident, on his victory in the Primary election to represent Congressional District 5 which includes Ridgewood and we  take the  moment of his victory  to endorse Frank Pallotta for Congress in New Jersey’s CD5.

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ARATI KREIBICH STATEMENT ON OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

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Glen Rock NJ, The final totals from the July 7th NJ-5 primary are in, with key highlights including:

Arati earned 26,432 votes (33.52%) after narrowing the margin significantly by averaging 45% of the vote in late vote-by-mail ballots and on Election Day. Arati earned the most votes of any Democratic primary challenger to an incumbent representative in at least the last decade in New Jersey.

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Ridgewood Water Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is reminding that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect.

Speaking of water there have been several complaints from customers of Ridgewood Water, water quality and drink-ability  . The issue should become even larger as the high density housing comes on line.

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Meals-on-Wheels

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Ridgewood NJ, Meals-on-Wheels, a private non-profit, provides meals to those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. Serving RIDGEWOOD, Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. For more information about our service, or to learn how you may help (volunteers needed), please review this website or contact us at 201.447.8295 email