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Ridgewood’s Fuzziest Fugitive: Black Bear Spotted Roaming Suburbs Like a Furry, Four-Legged Tourist

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Ridgewood NJ, if you’ve been wondering why your trash cans are suddenly under siege and your neighborhood Facebook group is buzzing more than usual, it might be because a black bear has been living its best suburban life right here in Ridgewood.

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The Village of Ridgewood Feels it’s Smarter then the Average Bear

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Move over Yogi Bear, the Village of Ridgewood thinks it’s smarter than the average bear — and it’s got the legislation to prove it.

In a bold move sure to ruffle feathers (and maybe some fur), Ridgewood has officially banned wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to take your backyard buffet off the menu. Yes, that includes bird feeders. Yes, even the cute ones. Especially the cute ones.

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