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Massive $117 Million Clean-Up: Ridgewood Water Fights Back Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

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Ridgewood Water Spends $117M on 12 Plants to Strip Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Tap Water

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Ridgewood NJ, The Urgent $117 Million Mission to Erase PFAS . Ridgewood Water, a utility serving over 61,000 customers across Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock, is currently engaged in one of the most ambitious and costly water clean-up efforts in New Jersey history. The utility is building a total of 12 new treatment facilities—a system characterized by its director as “likely one of the largest in the state”—specifically designed to filter out PFAS, the notorious “forever chemicals,” from its well supply.

The total estimated cost for the 12 projects is a staggering $98 million to $117 million, with completion expected by March 2027.

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Leave Your Mark: Help a Local Eagle Scout Reshape a Midland Park Landmark

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Leave Your Mark on History: Eagle Scout’s Project to Revitalize Midland Park Borough Hall

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Midland Park NJ, a young resident of Midland Park, New Jersey, is embarking on an ambitious project to revitalize a key historical area in the borough, and he’s inviting the community to be a part of it. Owen Thimme, a Life Scout with Midland Park Boy Scout Troop 157, has announced his plan to create a new sitting area and monument outside Borough Hall as his Eagle Scout project.

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Frank Pallotta Launches Bid For NJ Assembly In District 39

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Mahwah NJ, a distinguished public servant and former Trump-endorsed Republican House Candidate for Congress, today announced his candidacy for New Jersey State Assembly representing the 39th Legislative District, positioning New Jersey for unprecedented national attention in 2025. He has also announced he will not participate in the Bergen County Convention, joining others across the State who have made the same decision.

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Ridgewood Water Upgrades Infrastructure After Midland Park Residents Were Accused of Over-watering in September

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , Ridgewood Water broke ground overnight on the temporary booster station and main installation to help better distribute water to the area off the upper part of West Glen Avenue. This project will benefit the residents who experienced low pressure earlier this year in Midland Park, Ridgewood and a small area of Wyckoff. The entire project should be complete by early spring just as water usage will increase again.

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West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours

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Ridgewood NJ, Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?! That is what 75 members and friends of West Side Presbyterian Church were able to accomplish for Rise Against Hunger, a growing global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

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UPDATE: Multiple Alarm Fire at the Ridgecrest Senior Housing in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, on Saturday afternoon Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood Police Department responded to a multi alarm fire Ridgecrest Senior Housing on Ridge Road .

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RIDGEWOOD WATER : STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

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Ridgewood NJ, this is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect. Restrictions apply to all Municipalities served by Ridgewood Water, including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff.

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RIDGEWOOD WATER : STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

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Ridgewood NJ, This is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect for the last 15 years.

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100+ youths gather to watch fight at RHS – Police from multiple towns & county sheriff’s units respond

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Ridgewood NJ, A Saturday night fist fight involving 2 male youths on the grounds of RHS reportedly drew more than 100 spectators and required Ridgewood Police to ask for police assistance from multiple towns and the Bergen Sheriff’s Office to disperse the gathered crowd.  No arrests were made, nor were any injuries reported in connection with the melee.

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The Ridgewood Blog Endorse Frank Pallotta for Congress in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Resident Frank Pallotta Certified as Congressional District 5 Winner in GOP Primary . Bergen County has finally certified the county votes from the Primary Election held on July 7th. Combining Bergen with Sussex and Warren counties Frank Pallotta beat out 3 other candidates in his first run for public office.
The Ridgewood blog would like to congratulate Frank Pallotta, a 31 year Mahwah resident, on his victory in the Primary election to represent Congressional District 5 which includes Ridgewood and we  take the  moment of his victory  to endorse Frank Pallotta for Congress in New Jersey’s CD5.

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Ridgewood Water Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is reminding that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect.

Speaking of water there have been several complaints from customers of Ridgewood Water, water quality and drink-ability  . The issue should become even larger as the high density housing comes on line.

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Meals-on-Wheels

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Ridgewood NJ, Meals-on-Wheels, a private non-profit, provides meals to those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. Serving RIDGEWOOD, Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. For more information about our service, or to learn how you may help (volunteers needed), please review this website or contact us at 201.447.8295 email
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Glen Rock Fire Brings In Multiple Towns to Assist

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Glen Rock NJ, At 1834 hours on Monday, the Glen Rock Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke on the second floor of a residence on the Boulevard. A second alarm was transmitted in route by 830 upon reports by GRPD of a heavy smoke condition. The main fire area was in the attic space of the home. Crews used a combination of interior and exterior attacks to bring the fire under control. Thanks to all mutual aid towns, including Hawthorne, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Paramus, Waldwick, Wyckoff and Elmwood Park. Also thanks to the GRVAC and Glen Rock Police  for on scene assistance as well as Northwest and Central Bergen Mutual Aid coordinators and safety officers.

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5 Mahwah Fire Companies Respond to an Early Morning House Fire

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Mahwah NJ, This morning around 4am Mahwah Fire, Police, and EMS were dispatched to a home who’s residents awoke to smoke in the house. First arriving units confirmed thick black smoke coming from the home. Thankfully all residents were able to exit the home on their own with the assistance of Mahwah Police and fire units quickly began locating and extinguishing the blaze. Unfortunately the deep seated fire in the basement ravaged the home and made its way throughout almost every room and into the attic. All 5 Mahwah fire companies worked together to extinguish bulk of the fire, subsequent hot spots and the fire was placed under control around 7am.

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School Supply drive on behalf of Social Service Association (SSA) a huge Success

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Ridgewood NJ, the school supply drive on behalf of Social Service Association (SSA) was a huge success this year. The donations were more than generous . The Social Service Association (SSA) would especially like to thank Fr. Ron and OLMC for supporting this important cause.

Because of all of the donation, many children who live in Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff will be able to start the school year with supplies.

“Look for our school supply drive next year. Thanks again!”, Alex and Donovan.

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