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Ridgewood Police officers made fast work of nabbing suspected shoplifter

Ridgewood Police officers made fast work of nabbing suspected shoplifter

Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

December 6,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PD officers made fast work of nabbing a suspected shoplifter on Monday afternoon, 12/05. The alleged perpetrator was cornered on the center platform of NJ Transit’s Ridgewood train station by Patrol Officers Joseph DiBenidetto and Rosario Vaccarella, and Detective Peter Youngberg. In his possession at the time of apprehension was the Samsung Galaxy 7 smartphone reportedly taken from the Verzion store located at 44 East Ridgewood Avenue. The adult male suspect was transported, in handcuffs, to RIdgewood PD headquarters for processing.

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Valley Hospital Receives Outstanding Achievement Award for Recycling from NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Pictured (from left): Maria Mediago, Vice President, Facilities Management, The Valley Hospital; Howard Halverson, Director, Environmental Services, The Valley Hospital; and  Audrey Meyers, President and CEO, Valley Health System.

December 4,2016
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Ridgewood NJ,  The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) has recognized Valley’s commitment to recycling with an outstanding achievement award.

Valley was lauded for its recycling efforts, which include solid waste, medical waste, recycled waste and hazardous waste. The hospital uses a single-stream recycling system and makes a concerted effort to recycle whenever possible. For example, the OR now sends its reports electronically, which is saving hundreds of reams of paper annually. The hospital also recycles items such as old hospital beds and sends certain medical goods to be recycled for use by other institutions.

According to the EPA, “The Department promotes recycling through the annual recycling awards program that is coordinated in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR). The awards recognize the outstanding recycling achievements of municipalities, counties, businesses and industry and individuals, as well as schools and other institutions and are presented at ANJR’s annual recycling symposium. This program has generated positive publicity for New Jersey’s recycling efforts.”

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Reader says “TAXES ARE TOO HIGH RIDGEWOOD AND NO ONE IS ADDRESSING THIS RISK”

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Here come those moving trucks for the late Spring selling season..so many
Families moving south for lower taxes ,retirees seek social security favorable or non tax status for retirees.Younger families will end up holding the bag of worst choices in order to stay in north jersey. Technology is also creating a huge increase in home office remote work lifestyles.which means that as long as the children are in a decent school district the past ties to the need to be in a commuter friendly costly tax town is not as high on the list as in years past.Familiies also have to save hundreds of thousands of after tax dollars as their kids college and high costs years are just ahead.Not everyone is a Wall Street mogal or a ridgewood millionaire.We need to keep costs in check,examine cross township shared muni services,Garbage , Maintenance ,sewers departments ..even Fire Department etc.TAXES ARE TOO HIGH RIDGEWOOD AND NO ONE IS ADDRESSING THIS RISK To our home investments here ..lots of for sale signs I mid winter is a possible early warning .people getting out early

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Ridgewood Open Houses for November 4th 2016

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1635966.1 MLS # 1635966
579 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Col
Peggy Jung, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646058.1 MLS # 1646058
379 S Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, C/C
Peggy Jung, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1634331.1 MLS # 1634331
640 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Theresa Jung, Sales Associate
Realty 7, LLC

  • Open House: 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646186.1 MLS # 1646186
306 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Deborah Monroe Tarvin, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646324.1 MLS # 1646324
37 Bryden Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Devin Victor Perez, Sales Associate
Keller Williams City Views Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646448.1 MLS # 1646448
145 N Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Caroline O. Taylor, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646364.1 MLS # 1646364
446 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Keith G. Rosazza, Sales Associate
Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1645061.1 MLS # 1645061
442 Van Buren St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
James Collins, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1644183.1 MLS # 1644183
650 Wall St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Anne C. Ryoo, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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Santa Arrives in Ridgewood

Santa Arrives in Ridgewood

photo and video courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook page

December 4,2016

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Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood FD personnel from Engine Company #35, “C Shift” transported Santa Claus into the Village on top of a fire truck on Saturday morning, 12/03 and took time out for a photo op inside the Columbia Bank on South Broad Street.

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West Glen Safety Issues Cause Concern for Delayed PSE&G Paving in Ridgewood

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December 3,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, As previously reported the PSEG planned final paving of W. Glen Ave will be delayed until the Spring due to the late completion of the project and curbing required by Bergen County. W. Glen Ave is a county road and for that reason their regulations must be followed.

A reader pointed out that, “There is no reason why they can’t start the curbing now and finish the paving. If not, then PSE&G should be required to make W Glen safe for the winter by temporarily repaving where necessary. Not only will the Village not be unable to plow the street properly when it snows, it is literally tearing cars apart on daily commutes. Can someone post the address of PSE&G so we may send our car repair bills to them for reimbursement!”

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The Ridgewood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Ridgewood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The Annual kick off for Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays got started with the Christmas Tree lighting
Celebration on Friday evening.

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Mayor Susan Traina Knudsen ,Deputy theMayor Mike Sedon ,Councilmen Jeffrey Voigt, Councilwomen Bernie Walsh, Councilmen Ramon M Hache were all on hand for the festivities.
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The weather was cold the crowds were large and the kids all had fun.
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Santa in the Park!

Ridgewood Guild's Winterfest 2016
Sat, December 03, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E Ridgewood Ave and Oak St

Santa will be all around Ridgewood today!

8am-10am Breakfast with Santa at
The Office Beer Bar & Grille
call for reservations 201-652-1070

10am-1pm…Santa starts up E. Ridgewood Ave in a Fire Truck and goes straight to Columbia Bank
-60 S. Broad St.- inside a warm cozy setting.
All children get a FREE gift and picture.

10:30am FREE MOVIE at the Warner BowTie
Theatre in Ridgewood.

2-4pm…Santa in his little red house located at
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, in the middle of Ridgewood’s business district.
Little Ivy Learning Center sponsorship
Ben & Jerry’s sponsorship with hot choloate

for more information call
201-445-2600
[email protected]

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N.J. Supreme Court may ramp up affordable-housing requirements

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Salvador Rizzo , State House Bureau, @rizzoTK6:19 p.m. EST December 1, 2016

During a tense hearing Wednesday, the state Supreme Court appeared ready to reject an argument by several towns seeking to tamp down their affordable-housing obligations.

In a series of landmark rulings dating to the 1970s, the Supreme Court said that New Jersey’s low- and moderate-income residents have a right to affordable homes in their communities, and that towns must allow their development.

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Downtown for the Holidays-Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

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Downtown for the Holidays-Tree Lighting Celebration
Fri, December 02, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: End or E. Ridgewood Ave. at Train Station, E. Ridgewood Ave & Broad St

The Annual starting of Ridgewood
Downtown Town for the Holidays
Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, December 2, 2016 5:30-9:00pm

NEW THIS YEAR…
BIG DISCOUNTS FROM THE FOLLOWING STORES
FROM 5:30-7PM…I am bringing my list, see you on the streets of Ridgewood.
Check the stores listed below!

SANTA – Starting at 5:30pm until 6:45pm
and 8-9pm – Santa in the Park

5:30pm -Streets are closed – merriment begins

5:30-7pm, Music by the Village clock.
by the clock GET YOUR MAP OF THE STORES THAT WILL BE GIVING BIG DISCOUNTS

7:00pm -On Stage – bring in the Holiday cheer –
music with the
RHS Concert Band,
Taekwondo all in,
Art of Motion,
Porch Light Production,

7:30pm Lighting of the Tree

8pm – 9pm – back on E. Ridgewood Ave. for some
merriment – don’t forget Santa in the Park.

December 3, 2016
-8am-10am, Breakfast with Santa at the
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
reservations required 201-670-1070
$8.00 for Kids-$12.00 Adults

-10AM Santa visits Ridgewood
in a big red fire truck… meet him at
Columbia Bank 10am-1pm – 60 S. Broad Street.
Gift for all the little kids.

-10:30AM FREE MOVIE for the kids at 10:30am
at the Warner Bow Tie Theatre
Great classic movie for the entire family-
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,
mom and dad will remember this one.

-Santa will be in the Park on
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
12/3/16 Saturday 2-4pm
12/10/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/17/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/24/16 Saturday 12Nn-2pm
last day for that list!

Downtown for Holidays/Tree Lighting Celebration
brought to you by –

Columbia Bank –
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Healthcare
Freedom Bank
The Ridgewood News
Prestige Motors
Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Little Ivy Learning Center
Park West Tavern and Loft
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Ulrich, Inc.
ConnectOne Bank
West Ridgewood Dental
Anik
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Clemente Orthodontics
Haagen-Dazs
Little Ivy Academy
Ridgewood Party Rental
Shelly Glam
Country Pancake Restaurant
Duxiana
Biltmore Tuxedo
S&SO Produce
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Art of Motion
Porch Light Productions
Sakuraana

Please “thank” these supporters by visiting their place of business. They are keeping this
Holiday “tradition” going in Ridgewood.

for more information call 201-445-2600
or email [email protected]

*BIG DISCOUNTS AT THESE STORE on
Friday December 2, 2016 from 5:30-7pm.

Bookends – 211 E. Ridgewood – 20% Lego’s +
Femmebot Clothing- 203 E. Ridgewood-20%entire store.
Kate Spade-202 E. Ridgewood-sale on selection
Double Take Consignment-189 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Pink Bungalow-185 E. Ridgewood-SALE Selection
Little Skye Children’s-171 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Hocus Pocus-103 E. Ridgewood-20%HocPocus stock
ANIK-119 E. Ridgewood-Store Sale
Learning Express Toys-111 E. Ridgewood-20% off
Lucky Brand-67 E. Ridgewood-Big Sale
Duxiana-63 E. Ridgewood-25% down products
Victor’s Men’s-55 E. Ridgewood-20% off $100 pur.
Shelly Glam-82 E. Ridgewood-30% entire store
Oasis Clothing-80 E. Ridgewood-Sale
Loft 41 Jewelry-41 E. Ridgewood 50% selection
The Green Olive Branch-37 E. Ridgewood 20%
Pangea Jelwelry-35 E. Ridgewood-sale selection
Ridgewood Man NEW- 66 E. Ridgewood-FUN STUFF
Town & Country 60 E. Ridgewood 15% purchase

SIDE STREETS
CHESTNUT ST.
Shoppettes-22 Chestnut – up to 80%

S. BROAD ST.
DPARZ SHOES – 12 S. Broad-Buy one pair get second 50% off.

N. BROAD ST.
RACEFASTER – 11 N. Broad-SALE, SALE.

CHECK BACK FOR NEW STORE LISTINGS.
Bring your list – checking it off at sale time.
It will be here before you know it!
Shopping for the Holidays in Ridgewood!

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Bergen County Department of Hazardous Materials Unit responds to a diesel fuel leak on Eastgate Road in Ridgewood

Bergen County Department of Hazardous Materials Unit responds to a diesel fuel leak

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

December 1st ,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PD, FD, and the Bergen County Department of Health Services Hazardous Materials Unit responded to a diesel fuel leak in front of 421 Eastgate Road, Ridgewood on the afternoon of Wednesday, 11/30. The drive train of a privately owned sanitation truck hauling leaves from the Borough of Hillsdale tore loose from its mounting brackets and punctured an 87 gallon diesel fuel tank. An undetermined about of fuel spilled onto Eastgate Road requiring action from FD personnel and a contracted hazardous waste clean up crew. A portion of Eastgate Road was closed for an extended period until clean up efforts were completed. No injuries were reported in the mishap.

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The Village of Ridgewood Site Remediation of the North Walnut Street Parking Lot

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PUBLIC NOTICE – US EPA BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION HEARING

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

PUBLIC NOTICE

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Grant Application

In accordance with the US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Grant Applications, community notification policies, the Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood, at its regularly scheduled public work session to be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 starting at 7:30 pm, or shortly thereafter, in the Level Four Courtroom of Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, will hear a presentation on the following:

“US Environmental Protection Agency 2017 Brownfields Grant Proposals

For the Site Remediation of the North Walnut Street Parking Lot ; Lots 3 and 4, Block 3805”

The Village of Ridgewood is seeking to apply for two (2) US EPA 2017 Brownfield Grants. One is an Assessment Grant and the second is a Cleanup Grant for the Village property known as the North Walnut Street Parking Lot, also known as Lots 3 and 4, of Block 3805. The purpose of this discussion will be to hear a presentation on the grant funding proposals for assessment and cleanup of the Village parcel, as well as to solicit public comment on the grant applications and the proposed use of funds.

A copy of the 2017 USEPA Brownfields Grant proposal applications will be available in the Office of the Village Clerk, Level 5, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey.   Comments regarding the grant proposals will be incorporated into the grant applications and may also be submitted in writing to the Village Clerk no later than December 15, 2016 by the close of business.

Heather A. Mailander, Village Clerk

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Downtown for the Holidays- Ridgewood Tree lighting Friday, December 2, 2016

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Downtown for the Holidays-Ridgewood Tree lighting
Friday, December 2, 2016 • 5:30-9:00pm

December 1,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood Nj, One of our favorite Ridgewood events is right around the corner: The Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.

Streets will be closed to traffic from 5:30pm. Plan to shop a little; you can expect some nice discounts at Ridgewood stores from 5:30-7:00pm. Stop by to see Santa in the Park. Listen to live music by the Village clock.

At 7:00pm, enjoy entertainment from RHS Concert Band, Art of Motion, and Porch Light Productions.

And at 7:30pm, don’t miss the tree lighting!

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Ridgewood Police Department have been growing beards during No-Shave November

Ridgewood Police Department have been growing beards during No-Shave November

November 30,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Members of the Ridgewood Police Department have been growing beards during No-Shave November. The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.

The goal of No–Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. Donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle.

For more information and to make a donation to help support cancer research and treatment, click on the link below.

https://no-shave.org/team/RidgewoodPBA

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PSE&G : final paving of W. Glen Avenue in Ridgewood will be delayed until the Spring

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WEST GLEN AVENUE UPDATE

November 30,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, We have just learned from PSEG that the planned final paving of W. Glen Ave will be delayed until the Spring due to the late completion of the project and curbing required by Bergen County. W. Glen Ave is a county road and for that reason their regulations must be followed.