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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos and controversial owner of “It’s Greek to Me” has announced Thursday November 14th will be his last day running “It’s Greek to Me” in Ridgewood .At this point in time the Ridgewood blog is unsure if the restaurant is closing all together or being sold to a new owner.
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Ridgewood Nj, the policy shift by Mayor Paul Vagianos has sparked a heated debate among residents regarding his stance on artificial turf versus natural grass for local sports fields. Once a proponent of natural grass, Vagianos now champions the switch to artificial turf, claiming it’s a necessary response to flooding issues exacerbated by climate change.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos: He For It Before He Was Against It?
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Continue reading MAYOR MAINTAINS DUBIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL NEWS-SITE OWNER
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos responded to residents concern over soil contamination at both Habernickel Park and the Schedler property. The Mayor stated as part of the Village’s ongoing efforts to enhance our parks, improvement projects are planned for Habernickel Park and the Schedler property. During preparations for these projects, we discovered that both sites have areas of contaminated soil.
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Continue reading Here’s Who Helped Fund Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos’ Reign
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday , Congressman Josh Gottheimer came to Travel School in Ridgewood to announce $176,000 in infrastructure funding for the planning and engineering of new sidewalks through the NJ Safe Routes to School Program.
Continue reading Congressman Josh Gottheimer Promotes NJ Safe Routes to School Program in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, here are some recent quotes from Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos regarding the planned sidewalk installation project on Clinton Avenue.:
Continue reading FUN FACT: In Ridgewood Having friends in high places can prove to be handy at times
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Ridgewood NJ, in no uncertain terms, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos made it clear during the Wednesday, March 6th Village Council Work Session that he does not want the Clinton Ave. “streetscape” disturbed by any safety improvements other than the installation of a sidewalk on one side of the street and a curb on the opposite side.
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Ridgewood NJ, Yes. You read it right brothers & sisters. Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos referred to the well documented, notarized, $47K mortgage note he holds on the Brooks/Price residence in Ridgewood, a copy of which is on file at the Bergen County Clerk’s Office, as an “alleged loan.” “Alleged?” Huh? Really Mr. Vagianos? And our mayor has the chutzpah to say this in a crowded meeting room while live on camera. What else can we say here? The man is unbelievable. Good grief!
Pictured left to right: Village of Ridgewood Attorney Matt Rogers, Santa, Mayor Paul Vagianos.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Attorney weighs in on the Mayor’s close personal relationship with the Richard Brooks-Chair Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Committee, Gail Price-owner of firm representing the famous Zoning Board of Adjustment Billboard Application.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday September 6 at the Village Council Workshop, Councilwoman Lorraine Reynolds expressed her concerns that Peter Primavera’s contract is being extended (more $$$). She mentioned the myriad contradictions on his resume that have been brought forth by residents who investigated the seemingly fictitious claims on his “resume.” To this, Mayor Vagianos responded, “…I don’t know anything about that allegation.” Seriously.
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Ridgewood NJ, Correspondence recently obtained via an Open Public Records Act request reveals that Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos may have used a private e-mail address to initiate communication with Historic Preservation Specialist Peter Primavera in November of 2022. Mr. Vagianos was a Ridgewood Councilman at that time; he was appointed mayor in January of 2023. The correspondence, Mr. Primavera’s reply to the then Councilman’s request for information indicates an e-mail address provided by Mr. Vagianos was: igth4@aol.com.