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Ridgewood NJ, National Teacher Appreciation Day is meant to celebrate the heart and soul of our classrooms—the real, hard-working educators who dedicate their lives to our children. However, in Ridgewood, NJ, a recent social media tribute has sparked more controversy than gratitude.
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Ridgewood residents are facing a frustrating reality: school taxes are climbing, yet the classroom experience is being stretched thin. As the Board of Education (BoE) prepares for a pivotal vote this Monday, May 4th, many in the community are asking if the current 4% tax levy is truly necessary—or if it’s the result of a system that has lost its checks and balances.
Continue reading School Budget Crisis: Giving Up School Budget Vote Has Consequences
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, April 20th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Parents in Ridgewood are reeling following a contentious Board of Education (BOE) meeting Monday night, where officials unveiled a massive overhaul of the district’s transportation system. Between a staggering new $1,595 “subscription” fee and a controversial plan to purchase a private bus fleet, the “busing mess” in Ridgewood has officially reached a boiling point.
Continue reading Ridgewood Parents Stunned by $1,595 School Bus Fee and “Fleet with No Home” Plan
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Board of Education is convening a critical Special Public Meeting this Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to discuss a proposed school tax levy increase that could impact thousands of local homeowners.
Continue reading Ridgewood Homeowners: See How the Proposed 3.78% School Tax Hike Affects Your Bill
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, March 16th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on THURSDAY, February 26th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
Continue reading Reminder: The Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Tonight, February 26th at 7:00P:M
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on THURSDAY, January 29th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Following the recent winter storm, the Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) have announced a delayed opening for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Announce Delayed Opening: What You Need to Know for Tuesday
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, December 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, In 2008, the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, purchased a seven-acre property along Route 17 North with a straightforward civic goal: convert it into a public park for a neighborhood with almost no access to green space. Early plans included walking paths, a small playground, and a modest athletic field—features aimed at serving children, seniors, and local families who had long requested a safe, accessible recreational area.
Continue reading Are New Jersey’s LSRPs working for Environment Protection or for the Landlords?
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, October 27th, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
The public can view, listen, and comment during the public comment period of the meeting: Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday, October 27th at 7:00PM
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Ridgewood NJ, Mikie Sherrill is using her experience at the Naval Academy to shape New Jersey’s educational policies. The Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s next Governor has quietly put together a covert committee that consists of representatives from the national educational consulting firm Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates, (G.I.) Joe Lagana of the Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs law firm, current and future Senate and Assembly Education Committee members, and the rank and file V.E.N.O.M. specialists operating at the local level. However, these evil masters of disguise have fumbled the hostile take over plans before their Commander could be sworn in at the state house.
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