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No Rain Date: Why World Cup Logistics Forced Ridgewood to Cancel Fireworks Completely

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Controlled Detonation & No Rain Date: Ridgewood Responds to 4th of July Fireworks Cancellation

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Ridgewood NJ, Following a evening of severe weather that left a trail of damage across Bergen County, the Village of Ridgewood has released an official update addressing the total cancellation of the 2026 Independence Day fireworks.

The update explains a series of high-stakes logistical decisions made by emergency personnel—including a mandatory “controlled detonation” on Veterans Field and an unexpected conflict with global sporting events that eliminated any chance of a rain date.

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Storm Threat Spoils the Show: Ridgewood Officially Cancels 2026 Independence Day Fireworks

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Last-Minute Storm Threat Forces Absolute Cancellation of Ridgewood 4th of July Fireworks

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Ridgewood NJ, In a heartbreaking turn of events for thousands of holiday spectators, the sky over Bergen County will remain dark tonight. Following a rapidly deteriorating weather forecast, local officials issued a last-minute directive officially canceling the 2026 Ridgewood Fourth of July Fireworks display.

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Weather Alert: Ridgewood Moves Up 4th of July Fireworks Start Time Tonight

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Weather Alert: Ridgewood Changes Fireworks Schedule Tonight Due to Storm Threat

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Ridgewood NJ, If you are planning to catch the Independence Day fireworks display in Ridgewood tonight, you will need to adjust your plans immediately. Due to an incoming threat of severe thunderstorms later this evening, local officials have officially moved the event timeline forward to ensure the show can go on safely.

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Snowed In: The Ridgewood Resident’s Guide to Surviving the Plow and Avoiding Fines

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Ridgewood residents are warned not to throw snow back into the street as police patrols begin. Learn the rules for fire hydrants and how to handle those massive driveway piles

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Ridgewood NJ, After a grueling 20-hour shift for Ridgewood’s plow operators, the streets of the Village are finally clear. But for many residents, the real work is just beginning—and the tension is rising as fast as the snowbanks.

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Landmark Returns! Ridgewood’s Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge is Back Home

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Saved From the Scrap Heap: Ridgewood’s Historic Kingsbridge Lane Bridge Returns After Rehabilitation Project Saves Thousands in Taxpayer Dollars!

photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Great news for Ridgewood commuters and local historians! The long-awaited return of the Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge—also known as the East Saddle River Bridge—is finally underway. Village Manager Keith Kazmark shared the exciting update on Facebook today, confirming the physical delivery of the rehabilitated structure back to its original site.

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Preparing for Potential Flooding in the Village of Ridgewood : Stay Informed and Take Precautions

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Ridgewood NJ, As we brace ourselves for an impending weather event, the Village is urging residents, especially those in low-lying areas near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook or the Saddle River, to take necessary precautions. With heavy rains and strong winds forecast    for tomorrow night into Wednesday, it’s essential to stay informed and be prepared for the possibility of another flood event.

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Village of Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management: Vehicles left on the street overnight will be ticketed and towed

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Ridgewood NJ, Jeremy P. Kleiman OEM Coordinator and Keith Kazmark Village Manager :

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FLOODPLAIN RESOURCES

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Ridgewood NJ, ‍from Jeremy P. Kleiman OEM Coordinator and Keith Kazmark Village Manager ,”in light of recent storm events that caused flooding to areas of the Village near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, we want to again share critical sources of information which provide awareness to the extent of potential flooding.  In addition to monitoring local weather reports for current weather conditions, we encourage all residents to sign up for the Village’s Emergency Alert Notifications through Ridgewood’s Everbridge account.  The link can be found on the Village website by clicking on the red banner at the top of the homepage.  In addition, you may access the registration page at the links below:

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