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New York State Takes a Stand: Artificial Turf Ban Signals Shift Towards Sustainable Practices

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Ridgewood NJ, in a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, New York State has officially banned the use of artificial turf. The ban, set to go into effect in late 2024, marks a significant step towards reducing the use of harmful materials and promoting the use of eco-friendly alternatives.

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Village of Ridgewood Leash Law : No longer than six feet in length

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Ridgewood NJ, Dogs must be on a leash, no longer than six feet in length, in the following Village parks: Citizens Park, Twinney Pond Park, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Leuning Park, Kings Pond Park, Veterans Memorial Park walking or jogging path, Irene Habernickel Family Park paved walking or jogging paths and on the trails, Schedler Property, Dunham Trail (open space area from Grove Street to Spring Avenue), Grove Park, Gypsy Pond Park (south of the Lakeview Compost Facility) and North Road Park.

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Petition urging Governor Murphy to unmask kids

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy continues to require New Jersey’s children to wear masks at school, daycare, and summer camp, even though children and adults can now unmask almost everywhere else.

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Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes playgrounds open again !

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Ridgewood NJ, This is the Franklin Lakes library playground followed by the Wyckoff library playground.  Ridgewood library playground is open too, but don’t have a pic. This is probably county wide and it must be the first day. Upper Saddle River was closed yesterday.

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Village of Ridgewood Coronavirus Updates : Whats Working and Whats Not

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UPDATE ON COVID 19 (CORONAVIRUS) AND CLOSURE OF VILLAGE OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS

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Ridgewood NJ, As of March 19, 2020, in Bergen County, there were an additional 80 new presumptive positives for those infected with coronavirus, which includes 3 Ridgewood residents confirmed and an overall total of 194-205 in Bergen County confirmed.  At this time, 75% of Bergen County municipalities have at least 1 confirmed case of coronavirus.  These numbers will continue to increase daily, now that there is additional testing available.

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