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Ridgewood NJ, Darius Drucker appeared on Memorial day at Bookends in Ridgewood promoting his new book “Life’s Too Short ”
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Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday of May each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. The history of Memorial Day dates back to the aftermath of the American Civil War.
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North Arlington NJ, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites you to honor the memories of fallen heroes and celebrate the service of veterans and active-duty military personnel at Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. across various archdiocesan cemeteries.
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 27th at 11:00 am, Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 will conduct its annual Memorial Day Service at Van Neste Square, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nation in all branches of our armed forces.
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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Memorial Day, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on Monday, May 27th. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on that day, and the Recycling Center also will be closed.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Memorial Day approaches, members of the American Legion Family nationwide have observations planned, from traditional services at the post or a veterans memorial, or by performing gravesite honors.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Students placed American Legion flags at the Gravesites of Veterans in Valleau Cemetery for Memorial Day
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Ridgewood NJ, each year, Ridgewood Public Schools incorporates emergency closing days into the school calendar. This year, the District did not use all of the allotted days. Therefore, after reviewing the calendar for the remainder of the current school year, the district has decided that schools will be closed Friday, May 24, 2024 and Tuesday, May 28, 2024 for the Memorial Day weekend ,if there is no need for the use of an additional emergency day prior to that date.
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Ridgewood NJ, making a positive mark on their community! On Memorial Day , 7 Ridgewood Choir students performed at the town Memorial Day Ceremony.
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Ridgewood NJ,just a day after the nation celebrates a day honoring its military heroes, the importance of Memorial Day is rated higher than ever.
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Ridgewood NJ, the beautiful banners of Ridgewood’s hometown heroes in the Central Business District will be on display now through July 4th.
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded of the real reason for Memorial Day when members of American Legion post 53 were invited to take part in the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. The event included vocals by BFMS’s own Sawyer Klein in a stunning rendition of the national anthem.
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West Trenton NJ, Memorial Day is traditionally the unofficial start to summer and the official start to the summer driving season. This Memorial Day weekend there will be thousands of motorists travelling New Jersey’s roadways to get to our beaches, lakes, state parks or just across town to a friend’s house. Whether you will be traveling to the Jersey shore or down the street to be with family and friends, motorists will need to be cautious in order to avoid tragedies.
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Newark NJ, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful to join Memorial Day Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and auxiliary bishops and archdiocesan priests on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at seven archdiocesan cemeteries throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.
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Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Day Service – May 29, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square– This service is sponsored by American Legion Post 53 – Please come and honor those who have served our country.