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Between December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 – 61 officers were killed, nationwide, in the line of duty

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by Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo

Westwood NJ, Yesterday January 9th , was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Between December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 – 61 officers were killed, nationwide, in the line of duty. 58 were intentionally shot. 3 were killed by cars used as deadly weapons. 34 were killed answering 911 calls and 23 answering domestic disturbances. 35 were killed in set-up ambushes.55 of the 61 were murdered by perpetrators who were either in the midst of committing crimes; or who were wanted criminals with outstanding warrants.

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Bear Season Reopens Wednesday-Saturday December 14-17

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the December black bear hunting season will be extended by four days this week per state regulations to achieve harvest objectives that help protect public safety and maintain a sustainable bear population.

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Ridgewood EMT modifications had already been tested in February of 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, in May of 2021 Ridgewood Fire Chief Van Goor divulged some interesting information to combat the rash of misinformation circulating in the mainstream and over social media about the per diem EMT issue . The Chief in an EMT FAQ rattled off a litany of Firefighter qualifications , who responds to emergency medical calls  and yes, the modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s  were available .

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Public Hearing on the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan

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PLANNING BOARD REORGANIZATION &

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)

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Congressman Josh Gottheimer Sides with “the Squad” over Public Safety

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Ramsey NJ, Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta (N.J. – 05) issued the following statement on Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s latest alliance with Washington, D.C. radicals Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “The Squad” after they voted against increased protections for Supreme Court Justices:

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Hawthorne Clamps Down on Illegal Parking

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Hawthorne NJ, the Hawthorne Police are clamping down on illegal parking . Hawthorne Police Traffic Bureau parking enforcement sent out an advisory. Please follow parking laws in the borough.

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Barba Announces Candidacy for Bergen County Executive

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Fort Lee NJ, Businesswoman Linda T. Barba of Fort Lee today announced her candidacy for Bergen County executive. “I want to restore Bergen County to a place where our residents feel safe in all areas of their lives – physically, mentally, and economically,” said Barba, a 40-year-resident of the county, and a Republican. “We have seen our elected officials from Trenton to Washington to Hackensack, year after year, fail our families. It’s time for new people and new ideas to shake up One Bergen County Plaza and start to help businesses and families recover from the pandemic and protect our residents.”

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Ridgewood Master Plan Meeting September 21, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, at 7:30 pm our Ridgewood Planning Board is hosting a public meeting on our new Master Plan. We will be answering your questions about the process and providing information regarding what to expect as we move forward with the new plan.

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Rodent Issue Resurfaces in the Central Business District in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the rat problem persists in the Central Business District . Once again sources are reporting a big rat problem behind Ridgewood coffee and apartments. Rats are not usually seen during the day unless disturbed from their protective harborage or because of intolerable competition from other rats. If rats are seen during the day that usually means a very large rodent population is nearby.

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NJ Transit Police Officer Helps Apprehend Driver of Stolen Newark Fire Department Vehicle

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Fairview NJ, on Sunday July 4th, New Jersey Transit Police officers were deployed at heightened alert to protect travelers throughout the holiday weekend. Officer Graybill was patrolling near Tonnelle Avenue Station. He observed a Newark Fire Department vehicle that had recently been reported stolen. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and posed an immediate threat to public safety.

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UPDATE : “Dining corrals” now in place on East Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE:  The Ridgewood Blog has learned that since these photos were taken, small red reflectors have been installed on some of the blocks. Despite this installation, we believe that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of drivers who will be passing and parking by these large obstacles.
In case you didn’t notice, several “dining corrals” are now in place on busy East Ridgewood Avenue.

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A CCTV Company Is Paying Remote Workers in India to Yell at Vandals, Trouble Makers and Armed Robbers

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Ridgewood NJ, just what Ridgewood needs to help police the Hudson Garage,  Live Eye Surveillance is a surveillance camera system that lets a remote human operator intervene whenever they see something suspicious. The operators can speak through store speakers to interact with people in the store. Live Eye’s system has caused some concern with workers, especially as it could potentially make dangerous situations worse.

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Valley Hospital Welcomes New Director of Security and Public Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, Charles (Chip) Gilgen has joined Valley Health System as the Director of Security and Public Safety. His appointment was effective January 25.
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Should all public employees in Ridgewood be Vaccinated?

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Ridgewood NJ, Neither the Ridgewood Village Council nor the RIdgewood Board of Education have yet decided if all of their respective employees, including police officers, firefighters, and teachers, will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
From news sources:

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Murphy Signs Bill Releasing Thousands of Prisoners Early 

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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Public Health Emergency Credits To Be Awarded to Certain Inmates and Parolees During a Public Health Emergency.

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2519) which requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during a public health emergency. The legislation includes certain exclusions and prohibits inmates or parolees to contact their victims upon their release.

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