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Trenton NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi said a “Disinformation Alert” issued by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is a disingenuous attempt to dismiss the concerns of parents that new sex education standards could result in their children being exposed to lessons that are age-inappropriate or in conflict with their values.

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Ridgewood NJ, It is being rumored that free restaurant dinners were offered to selected residents as an incentive for them to attend this past Wednesday’s Ridgewood Village Council meeting and speak in support of an artificial turf field on the former Schedler property.
Continue reading Were Free Dinners in Ridgewood Offered to supporters of Turf Field at Schedler?

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PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!
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If you’re expecting a baby, one of the most exciting things you get to do is prepare the nursery! If you have a spare room in your house, you’re in luck. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can turn that extra space into a beautiful and functional nursery for your new addition. Here are some tips to get you started:
Continue reading Turn Your Spare Room Into a Nursery With These Tips

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Ridgewood NJ, doxo’s recently released report (2023 U.S. Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout Report) reveals that Americans spend a total of $3.87 trillion annually on household bills. The report also found that, the average American household spends approximately $2,046 a month, or $24,557 per year on the ten most essential household bills.
Continue reading Ridgewood is the #4 most expensive city in New Jersey for household bills

(February 12,2020)
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Ridgewood NJ, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February 12 in 1809. He lived for a time in Indiana before moving to Illinois. He worked on a farm, split rails for fences, worked in a store, was a captain in the Black Hawk War, and worked as a lawyer. He married Mary Todd and together they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity.

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Ridgewood NJ, just a thought, how can a candidate that was an administrator of a Facebook community page (up until recently) effectively represent the Village residents in total when she’s excluded those whom she doesn’t like and those who don’t conform to her opinions?
Continue reading Ridgewood Moms and Dads Facebook Group in Election Chaos

One of the main places where children’s development can be sharpened is during the pre-school time. This is the very first school experience that most children will have, and thus it is also one of the most important. During their pre-school year, children were taught on how to develop their skills and abilities with learning and playing methods. They will do many enjoyable activities like creating arts and crafts, physical play with each other, and many other activities.
Continue reading Cleaning for Preschool: Why Is It Important?

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May 28,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance . “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed.

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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood blog would like to wish all the Village mothers and beyond a very happy and healthy mothers day . For those wondering how this who thing got started :
Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day to all the Village Moms and Beyond !

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Trenton NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) responded to the State Board of Education’s refusal to reconsider or delay controversial new sex education standards that school districts have been mandated to enact through their curricula this fall:
Continue reading NJ State Board of Education Mandates Force Creepy Sex Ed on School Districts

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Ridgewood NJ, so far we have not heard about this from any of our local school districts , including Ridgewood but its something to keep an eye on . The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) continues to observe efforts by cyber threat actors to compromise email accounts in the education sector in order to launch phishing campaigns with the intent to steal sensitive information, compromise account credentials, or conduct subsequent cyber operations against others in the education sector.