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Ridgewood Voters Face Open Space Referendum: $35 Extra Tax—But Will it Save Green Space or Fund Turf Fields?
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents, check your mail! Mayor Paul Vagianos has confirmed that your sample ballot for the November 4, 2025 General Election includes a pivotal local measure concerning the Village’s Open Space Trust Fund.
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 and the Village of Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 would like to congratulate and welcome Firefighter Connor McGuire to the department this week. Firefighter McGuire is a lifelong Ridgewood resident and Ridgewood High School graduate, and has been a volunteer firefighter since 2022, , responding to numerous fires, and holds both Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications. He comes to the Ridgewood Fire Department with the fire academy already completed and is ready to jump right into things with us.
Continue reading Lifelong Resident Becomes Ridgewood Firefighter
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Ridgewood NJ, our staff members are still shaking their respective heads after reading this, which we found posted on the Village’s official website:
Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor’s Wellness Challenge – Simply Sexist?
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Continue reading Another “What Ever Happened To?” Vagianos administration project
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Ridgewood NJ, several residents recently wrote to us expressing concern about comments from Village Council members of late hinting that the former Town Garage property may not become a pocket park (open space) as was promised. Mayor Paul Vagianos himself previously indicated he would rather the property be used for public parking.
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Ridgewood NJ, interior designer Kim Baker, a Ridgewood native, is set to bring her modern luxury design studio and boutique, Eleven Oak Home, to the heart of Ridgewood this spring.
Located at 11 Oak St., the highly anticipated studio is scheduled to open in early May, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6 at 5 p.m. The event will feature Mayor Paul Vagianos and members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.
Continue reading Luxury Interior Design Studio ‘Eleven Oak Home’ Opening in Ridgewood This Spring
photos courtesy of The Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, the Habernickel or Healthbarn pavilion was delivered today and installation is scheduled to begin next week. The Village Manager Keith Kazmark called it ,” another important investment in our open space here in Ridgewood”
Continue reading Habernickel or Healthbarn Pavilion Delivered and Ready to Be Assembled in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Democrat Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s recent remarks regarding Ridgewood Water and its efforts to address contamination have sparked a wave of criticism from local residents. While some applaud his coordination with local officials, others are calling out what they perceive as misleading statements and inaction on pressing community issues, particularly regarding veterans and environmental concerns.
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Ridgewood NJ, the long-awaited demolition of the abandoned Town Garage on Franklin Avenue is officially underway, marking a significant milestone for the Village’s revitalization efforts. Village Manager Keith Kazmark announced the commencement of the demolition process, which aims to transform the property from an eyesore into an opportunity for redevelopment.
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Continue reading A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words , in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood Nj, the policy shift by Mayor Paul Vagianos has sparked a heated debate among residents regarding his stance on artificial turf versus natural grass for local sports fields. Once a proponent of natural grass, Vagianos now champions the switch to artificial turf, claiming it’s a necessary response to flooding issues exacerbated by climate change.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos: He For It Before He Was Against It?
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Ridgewood NJ, Council Candidate HyunJu Kwak in a Facebook post corrected the Mayors erroneous assertion on the teacher student ratio in the Ridgewood schools system .
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Ridgewod NJ, Mr Vagianos delivered an Oscar-worthy performance at the candidates’ forum on October 16, as he spoke so passionately about how he hates bullying. What a two-face this man is. Let’s review:
Continue reading Mayor Vagianos delivered an Oscar-worthy performance at the candidates’ forum
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, September 11th, the Ridgewood Village Council reached a final resolution in the long-standing eminent domain litigation concerning the Town Garage property at 120 Franklin Avenue. Village Manager Keith Kazmark confirmed that the council approved a form of final consent judgment, bringing years of negotiations and legal battles to a close. With this agreement, the Village officially takes ownership of the property.
