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Graydon Pool Kicks off the 2021 Swimming Season

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Ridgewood NJ, 93 degree weather brought out the crowds to Graydon Pool on opening weekend to kickoff the historic Graydon Pool 2021 swimming season. Remember no parkway traffic, no sharks and plenty of free parking !

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Late Day Incident Puts Damper on Opening Day of Graydon Pool

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Ridgewood NJ, perfect weather for opening day at Graydon Pool was dampened by incident in which a child was apparently seriously injured while swimming in the pool’s “shallow” area. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel rushed to assist in the child’s safe removal from the pool and transfer to a waiting ambulance.  A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs.  The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital.  The child’s guardians/parents were at the pool when the incident occurred.

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HISTORIC GRAYDON POOL 2021 SEASON June 5 through Labor Day, September 6, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, no parkway traffic, no sharks and free parking ! Great news! Ridgewood Parks Department employees have begun preparing the historic Graydon Pool for 2021’s swimming season. Opening day is scheduled for June 5, 2021.

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Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Parks and Recreation and EZRide hold a series of Bike Safety Skills Courses today at Graydon

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police, the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation along with EZRide held a series of Bike Safety Skills Courses today at Graydon Pool. Kids learned to do safety checks on their bicycles and operate safely on the roads. After a ride around the neighborhood, the kids were treated to healthy snack. (Pictured are Sgt. Michael Lembo and Ptl. Michael McDermott)

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Ridgewood Parks Department Employees have Begun Preparing the Historic Graydon Pool for 2021’s Swimming Season

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Ridgewood NJ, no parkway traffic, no sharks and free parking ! Great news! Ridgewood Parks Department employees have begun preparing the historic Graydon Pool for 2021’s swimming season. Opening day is scheduled for June 5, 2021.

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Murphy Administration Needs to Rescind Unworkable, Complicated, Outdated Pool Opening Mandates

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon today called on the Murphy administration to end the confusion and fear that is preventing homeowner associations and residential communities from opening public pools.

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Volunteers from the Girls Scout, Carolyn Jacoby and Mahmoud Hamza from the Shade Tree commission, Deputy Mayor Sedon and his son, passed out free tree seedlings for Ridgewood residents

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Ridgewood NJ, volunteers from the Girls Scout, Carolyn Jacoby and Mahmoud Hamza from the Shade Tree commission, Deputy Mayor Sedon and his son, passed out free tree seedlings for Ridgewood residents on Saturday, May 1 as part of the NJ Forest Service’s New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign.

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Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Day Camp will run in 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, who is the Village Council liaison to the Parks & Rec Conservation Board and the Field Committee, the Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce that Summer Day Camp will return this year.  While there may still be some changes to the camp, we can confirm that it will run from Tuesday, June 29-Friday, August 6 from 9 am-1:30 pm with the exception of days when it rains and camp is cancelled.  Campers will be placed in groups with a 20:2 ratio or less.  Summer Camp will still consist of organized games, arts & crafts, and swim time at Graydon Pool.

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RIDGEWOOD GRAYDON POOL 2021 SEASON MEMBERSHIPS

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Ridgewood NJ, no parkway traffic, no sharks and free parking ! Village discounted early bird memberships ( Adult $117 and Child $108 ) are available April 1st-April 30th to Ridgewood residents, non-residents who pay local property taxes to the Village of Ridgewood, and employees of the Village of Ridgewood and Board of Education.  Proof is required.

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Graydon Reports 2020 Results

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Ridgewood Nj, Graydon pool reported its 2020 COVID19 related results. In 2019 Graydon had 2316 registered members . In 2020 Graydon pool dropped to1529 registered members . However the Village Parks & Recreation day camp did not operate this summer due to COVID 19 concerns. Day camp participants are always required to obtain seasonal Graydon memberships.

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Graydon Pool Open For Labor Day weekend September 5, 6, & 7

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Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will be closed weekdays from Monday, August 31st through Friday, September 4, 2020 .The facility will reopen for Labor Day weekend September 5, 6, & 7 . Graydon Pool, no traffic, plenty of parking ,no sharks or jellyfish .

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Heat Advisory Issued for Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for this afternoon and evening.

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE…Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen and
Eastern Bergen Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

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High Heat and Poor Air Quality till Monday Evening

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day :

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