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Habernickel or Healthbarn Pavilion Delivered and Ready to Be Assembled in Ridgewood

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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”

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Local Backlash Erupts Over Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Comments on Ridgewood Water and Veterans

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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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Village of Ridgewood Moves Forward with Demolition of Former Town Garage on Franklin Avenue

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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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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words , in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, as per 527 explorer, Village of Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos made a donation of $1,000 to Robert Menendez Legal Expense Trust? So the question was asked , “Paul,  can you explain why would you want to defend an indicted Democrat Senator?”

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Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos: He For It Before He Was Against It?

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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.

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Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron Flatly Denies that Residents’ Comments were Censored

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Ridgewood NJ, putting her foot in her mouth for the second time within a single week, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron ignored documented evidence that her fellow running mate, Mayor Paul Vagianos, hid residents’ comments on his official Facebook page, and proclaimed during Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session that no current member of the Village Council had ever engaged in censorship.

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Council Candidate HyunJu Kwak Corrects the Mayors Erroneous Assertion on the Teacher Student Ratio in the Ridgewood Schools System

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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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Mayor Vagianos delivered an Oscar-worthy performance at the candidates’ forum

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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:

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Ridgewood Village Secures Town Garage Property, Ending Years of Eminent Domain Litigation

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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.

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Ridgewood Mayor Overlooks his Own Social Media Accounts

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Ridgewood NJ, during the September 11th Village Council meeting , Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos said,  “I choose not to get any information from social media.  Just my personal preference.”
Interesting because Mayor Paul Vagianos has at least THREE Facebook accounts, a website, and best buddies with the owner of TapInto Ridgewood.  And, of course, a dedicated reader of The BLOG!
Oh how we value honesty from our soon-to-be-ex Mayor.
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UPDATE: Facebook Posts Indicate Close Personal Relationship Between Village Mayor and Local Attorney

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Ridgewood NJ, some people should learn how to delete Facebook posts that were unintentionally/unknowingly made public. This could offer some insight as to why the Mayor

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Vagianos and Mortimer Running for Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos and Bee Man Frank Mortimer are running to Village Council and have registered with NJ Law Enforcement Election Commission.

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Village Council Nomination Packets for the November 2024 election were available to any interested applicants as of June 4

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Ridgewood NJ, the staff of The Ridgewood Blog has learned that the Village Council Nomination Packets for the November 2024 election were available to any interested applicants as of June 4.  In previous years the availability of the Nomination Packets was always announced at every single Village Council meeting.

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Ridgewood Police Department Chief for the Day, Oliver Oloumi

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Ridgewood NJ, Residents of Ridgewood, allow the Ridgewood Police Department to introduce you to our Chief for the day, Oliver Oloumi, a bright 4th-grade student from Somerville Elementary. Chief Oliver stepped into the shoes of Chief Lyons for a day filled with exciting activities and important responsibilities.

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