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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of New Year’s Day, Village Hall will be closed on January 1, 2025. There will be no garbage collection, recycling pickup or bulk refuse pickup, and the Recycling Center will be closed. Village of Ridgewood first responders and emergency services are operating.
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PJ Blogger and the entire staff of the Ridgewood blog would like to Wish you a very Merry Christmas!
We also would like thank, you our readers , advertisers , patrons and supporters for all your contributions this year !
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Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
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Ridgewood NJ, after 25 years of service, we celebrate Firefighter Dan Steen and his remarkable career with the Ridgewood Fire Department. Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Wishing him all the best in his well-deserved retirement and a big thank you for your service.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Maple Avenue and Dayton Street in Ridgewood on the morning of Wednesday, November 20, resulted in one individual being transported to The Valley Hospital for treatment.
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Ridgewood NJ, Halloween night brought out an estimated 72 million Americans, including Ridgewood’s own families and kids, who donned creative costumes to join in the beloved tradition of trick-or-treating! Continue reading Ridgewood Celebrates Halloween with Community Spirit and Festive Fun!
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Ridgewood NJ, as Halloween and Diwali approach, the Ridgewood Fire Department has issued important safety guidance for fire-related festivities due to the ongoing drought and dry conditions. For the safety of all residents and to reduce fire risks, the department strongly discourages any use of open flames outdoors, including sparklers and fireworks, in line with New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s recent statewide ban on charcoal grills, bonfires, and firepits.
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Ridgewood NJ, looking for a fun, safe, and festive Halloween experience for your kids? Head over to Village Hall on October 31st from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for an unforgettable trick-or-treat event!
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Ridgewood NJ, a tractor trailer driver narrowly avoided a life-threatening accident on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood on Tuesday, October 22. The 40-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries after a malfunction occurred while he was troubleshooting his disabled vehicle on the roadside.
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Ridgewood NJ, every year, at the end of fire prevention week, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church holds a service honoring deceased members as well as current members of the Ridgewood Fire Department.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ridgewood Fire Department holds a timed fire drill contest at all the public schools. This year’s contest was full of action, as always! The school that shows the biggest improvement in their fire drill time compared to the previous year wins the highly coveted white fire helmet—a symbol of fire safety excellence that the winning school gets to display until the next year’s contest.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday morning, September 20th, Ridgewood firefighters were called to the scene of a significant cooking grease and oil spill behind 51 North Broad Street, an area associated with at least two popular local restaurants.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday evening, September 13th, a black Toyota Prius crashed through a chain-link fence, over a retaining wall, and came to rest against the rear of a Ridgewood restaurant. Miraculously, no one was injured in the incident, including the vehicle’s driver and the restaurant’s occupants.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family home in the 300 block of Beveridge Road, Ridgewood, on Tuesday, September 10th, just before 8:45 AM. The blaze left the home uninhabitable, though fortunately, no severe injuries were reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, a large shade tree on West End Avenue in Ridgewood was knocked down early Thursday afternoon, September 5, after a box truck crashed into it. While no injuries were reported, the incident caused a disruption to electric service in the area due to the fallen tree.
