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Ridgewood Village Manager Celebrates National Ranking, While Residents Face Real Concerns

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Recently, Ridgewood was ranked #7 among the nation’s safest and wealthiest towns, a point of pride for the village manager. However, many residents feel this optimism is out of touch with the realities on the ground. Ridgewood faces environmental challenges, including hazardous contamination in three locations and water quality issues, with the highest PFAS levels in Bergen County, putting NJ to rank fourth nationwide.

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Ridgewood Manager’s ‘Real Housewives’ Post Crosses the Line Amid NJDEP Investigations and Environmental Turmoil”

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, residents are disappointed by a recent social media post from Keith Kazmark, Village of Ridgewood Manager, and the apparent sentiment it reflects. The reference to ‘The Real Housewives’—a show known for its dramatic storylines, intense conflicts, and strong personalities—in the context of his role as Village Manager is not only inappropriate but also unprofessional, especially considering the show’s association with more serious issues like financial fraud conspiracy, criminal charges, and defaulting on home equity loans.

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