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West Glen Avenue Sidewalk Project Moves Forward in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood is making significant strides with the West Glen Avenue sidewalk project (Phase 1) this week, working in collaboration with Bergen County and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) to design the remaining sidewalks down to S. Hill Road and Heights Road. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve pedestrian safety, which has become a priority for the Village Council.

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The West Glen Avenue Sidewalk Installation Safety Initiative Back in Play in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, with one failed initiative after another , the Village of Ridgewood Council puts pedestrian safety back on the front burner . Thanks to Councilwoman Lorraine Reynolds who championed the transfer of $500,000 designated for repairs to the village’s historic Zabriskie-Schedler house toward an estimated $1 million sidewalk project , known as the West Glen Avenue sidewalk installation safety initiative at the budget meeting in May, Reynolds argued that the historic home repairs would be stalled by lawsuits and the money should be put to more immediate use on “safety projects.”

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Christie’s International Lists $3,750,000 Estate in the Village of Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, in cooperation with the Christina Gibbons Group, are proud to announce they have listed one of Ridgewood’s unsurpassed and finest homes.  The property, located at 97 Heights Road in the Village of Ridgewood, is listed for $3.75 million.

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Ridgewood Police, Fire Department, and EMS Rush to Save Women Trapped Under a Fallen Tree in Ridgewood

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March 4,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Fire Department, and EMS personnel rushed to aid an adult female who was entrapped under a large fallen tree at the intersection of Heights Road and Woodland Avenue on Saturday morning, 03/03. The women was out walking her dog when the huge tree fell on her.

Heavy rescue equipment and hand tools were used by several Ridgewood firefighters who worked feverishly to free the severely injured woman. Once removed, the victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs.

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PSEG GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR WEST SIDE OF RIDGEWOOD STARTS MAY 2

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PSE&G GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – STARTING MAY 2

April 30,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G gas will be starting a major construction project on May 2nd, and continuing for four months.  The majority of the work will be on W. Glen Ave. between N. Monroe St. and N. Maple Ave.  During the construction W. Glen Ave. will be closed to all vehicular traffic. . A detour plan will be in place during the entire project, with the minimum impact as possible to the public in mind.  These detours will be monitored for traffic impacts by police officers daily. PSE&G has sent out notices and a robo-call alert to their customers about the work.   Please see the attached plan for phase one detour.

If you have any questions please feel free to call.  Below is the list of streets that will have work done on them.  Phase one will run with the longest and will run as the other streets are also being worked on.

Streets to be used in the Detour Plan –

West Glen Avenue, between N. Monroe St. and N. Maple Ave

E. Glen Ave., between Fairfield Av. and George St.

Lawrence Court,

Heights Road, Monte Vista and Madison Pl.

Alpine Tr.

Colwell Ct.

Douglas Place

Park Slope, between Monte Vista and Madison Pl.

Ridge Road, Heights Rd. and Crest Rd

Sterling Place, between E. Glen Ave. to Kensington Dr.

Glenwood Road

The work is scheduled to take approximately 4 months.  We will be working with the contractor, Fletcher Creamer, and PSE&G to minimize disruptions to residents.

Village Police Department Traffic Control Officers will be utilized.

For further information and FAQ’s please Click Here

To read the PSE&G letter to customers Click Here

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Traffic Issues due to PSEG Gas Main Replacement Project in Ridgewood

A gas main break , West Glen Avenue , S Hill Road, PSEG

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PSE&G GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM BEGINS- STARTING IN RIDGEWOOD APRIL 25TH

Rmidgewood NJ, This is to alert you to PSE&G’s Energy Strong gas main replacement project that will be commencing shortly in the Village.

J. Fletcher Creamer will be  the contractor.  Tentative start date will be this week.

Work will be in the following streets:   West Glen Avenue, East Glen Avenue, Lawrence Court, Heights Road, Alpine terrace, Colwell court, Douglas Place, Park Slope, Ridge Road, Sterling Place and Glenwood Road.  Streets may need to be partially or fully closed for the work to be done, depending on the situation.

The work is scheduled to take approximately 4 months.  We will be working with the contractor and PSE&G to minimize disruptions to residents.

Village Police Department Traffic Control Officers will be utilized.

For further information and FAQ’s please Click Here

To read the PSE&G letter to customers Click Here