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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a dramatic turn of events on Saturday afternoon, August 24, a three-vehicle chain reaction collision in Ridgewood saw four adults and a several-months-old infant narrowly avoid serious injury. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue, near Orchard Place, and was triggered when the lead vehicle slowed down for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Continue reading Miracle Escape: Four Adults and Infant Unscathed in Ridgewood Chain Reaction Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark stated and an email, “Three to five inches of rain are possible this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with much of the rain falling in a three-to-six-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. ”
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood and Neighboring Towns on Flood Watch
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
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Ridgewood NJ, 114th Annual Ridgewood , Fourth of July Celebration , Thursday, July 4, 2024. The chairs were out , the bands were ready and the weather held.
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Ridge3wood NJ, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on July 4th. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center also will be closed. Enjoy the holiday!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Chief John Judge has requested that Veterans Field and the surrounding area be properly irrigated several days prior to the fireworks display on July 4th in order to reduce the risk of spot fires (per the International Fire Code New Jersey Edition, section 5608, and NFPA 1123).
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water, serving Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Midland Park, has implemented its regular mandatory two-day-a-week lawn watering restrictions. This measure aims to conserve water and prevent the need for more severe Stage 3 restrictions this summer.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Two-Day Lawn Watering Restrictions In Effect
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Ridgewood NJ, Northern Parkway between Linwood Avenue and Meadowbrook Avenue was temporarily closed to motor vehicle traffic on Monday morning, 05/13, due to a high pressure natural gas main leak caused by a construction related accident.
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