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first published on the blog on 10/31/23
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has a rich and diverse history that blends Celtic, Roman, Christian, and American traditions. Here is an overview of the history of Halloween:
Continue reading No Country Loves Halloween Quite Like the USA
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Ridgewood NJ, as Halloween and Diwali approach, the Ridgewood Fire Department has issued important safety guidance for fire-related festivities due to the ongoing drought and dry conditions. For the safety of all residents and to reduce fire risks, the department strongly discourages any use of open flames outdoors, including sparklers and fireworks, in line with New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s recent statewide ban on charcoal grills, bonfires, and firepits.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety remind drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this Halloween and avoid ghoulish driving to keep trick-or-treaters safe.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, The Township of Washington Police Department wants to inform our residents that Colonial Boulevard will NOT BE CLOSED to vehicle traffic on Halloween, October 31, 2024. Once again, there will be NO STREET CLOSURE.
Continue reading Halloween Street Closures and Mischief Night Curfew for Twp of Washington
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Ridgewood NJ, looking for a fun, safe, and festive Halloween experience for your kids? Head over to Village Hall on October 31st from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for an unforgettable trick-or-treat event!
Continue reading Join the Village Hall Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza!
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Teaneck Nj, as Halloween approaches, a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) reveals a surprising level of consensus on one important holiday question: when should kids stop trick-or-treating? According to the FDU Poll, Americans across all demographics agree that around age 13 and a half is the appropriate time for children to hang up their costumes. But there are some who feel differently—particularly younger Americans and those with left-leaning political views, who believe trick-or-treating should continue for as long as kids want.
Continue reading FDU POLL: How Old is Too Old For Trick-or-Treating?
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Ridgewood Nj, join the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce this Saturday October 26th for the Halloween Haunted Harvest from 11 AM to 2 PM in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. If you dare, walk through the haunted graveyard, then jump through the pumpkin patch and visit the “Good Witch”.
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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween is almost here! Ridgewood Police Chief Lyons, Officer Perez, and a ribbiting special guest are here to share 5 important safety tips for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating! See who hopped in to lend a hand:
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year, filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it’s important to prioritize safety, whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending parties, or hosting events. By following a few safety guidelines, you can ensure that your Halloween is filled with treats, not tricks. Check out the Facebook video : https://fb.watch/vlSKvM2WdP/
Continue reading Halloween Safety: Tips for a Fun and Safe Night
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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news from the Ridgewood Public Library! They are thrilled to introduce their newest (and spookiest) team member, Dewey Deadcimal, officially dubbed The Grim Reader. A big thank you to everyone who participated in our naming contest—special shoutout to Cydney Trainer for the winning name and Jenny Coates for coming up with the fitting title.
Continue reading Meet the Ridgewood Library’s Newest Employee: Dewey Deadcimal, The Grim Reader!
The creatures that go bump in the night have captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. Vampires, zombies, demons, ghosts – these frightening beings continue to both terrify and intrigue us. It’s no surprise some of the most enduring tales ever told fall into the realms of dark fantasy and horror.
This fascination has spilled over into the world of slot machines. Game developers have harnessed spine-tingling themes to create slots that are both chilling and thrilling for such casinos as GameTwist. For those who crave a walk on the dark side, here are some of the best horror and dark fantasy slot games available today.
photo Ward’s Farm Pumpkin Patch Route 17 North Ridgewood
Carve that Pumpkin for Halloween
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark is reminding residents that tomorrow is Halloween.
Continue reading Halloween: Drivers Should Use Extra Caution
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Twp. of Washington NJ, October 30th traditionally has been known as Cabbage/Mischief Night. Please be thoughtful of others. We want everyone to have fun but please be responsible. Be advised there will be a strict curfew on Cabbage/Mischief Night (October 30, 2023), as well as Halloween (October 31, 2023), of 9:00 PM, which is in accordance to Ordinance 184-1.
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Ridgewood NJ, Toddlers through fifth graders celebrated Halloween at West Side Presbyterian Church for some super-fun “trunk-or-treating” on Saturday. There
will be DJ music, donuts and apple cider too…and a costume parade . We’re not sure who had more fun – the trunk or treaters or the volunteers who decorated their cars, handed out candy, and served apple cider and donuts to more than 100 children and their families .
Continue reading Halloween Fest at West Side Presbyterian Church
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Ridgewood NJ, Witches are among us. You just won’t find them wearing pointy hats, riding broomsticks, or boiling eye of newt in a cauldron — not the real ones, at least.
So, witch cities are best for living a charmed life?
With Halloween quickly approaching, Lawn Love did a little data magick to conjure up 2022’s Best Cities for Witches
We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on access to covens, tarot readers, and astrology classes. We also looked for cities brimming with natural healers, herbalists, and metaphysical supply stores, among 18 total metrics.
