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Ridgewood Firefighter Kevin Monton Shares Inspiration Behind 3rd-Generation Career

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Meet the Members Monday: Firefighter/EMT Kevin Monton | Ridgewood FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, For Firefighter/EMT Kevin Monton, serving the community with the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is more than just a career—it’s a family tradition. Joining Platoon B in 2021, Kevin represents the third generation of his family to wear the uniform in the Village of Ridgewood.

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Disaster Averted in Ridgewood: Quick-Thinking Garbage Truck Driver Dumps Flaming Refuse Near Graydon Pool

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Quick Thinking Prevents Disaster: Garbage Truck Catches Fire in Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Local heroism and rapid decision-making prevented a major emergency in Ridgewood when a sanitation truck collecting bulk refuse suddenly caught fire.

The truck driver noticed heavy smoke billowing from the vehicle while on route. Acting swiftly to avoid catastrophic damage or a street-level disaster, the driver pulled into the Graydon Pool parking lot, where the burning contents were safely dumped onto open pavement.

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Friday Morning Crash Sends Car into Chestnut Street Building in Ridgewood

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Two-Vehicle Collision Forces Car into Chestnut Street Building in Downtown Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A Friday morning two-vehicle collision in downtown Ridgewood, New Jersey, resulted in one car striking a mixed-use commercial building on Chestnut Street.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Honors the Memory of Alisa Kizis (RHS Class of 2026)

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Remembering Alisa Kizis: Ridgewood Public Schools Mourns Loss of RHS Class of 2026 Graduate

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Schools community and the Village of Ridgewood are deeply saddened to share news regarding the passing of Alisa Kizis, a beloved member of the Ridgewood High School Class of 2026.

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13th Annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy Kicks Off in Ridgewood

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Inspiring Leadership: The 13th Annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy Begins in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The energy was palpable at Benjamin Franklin Middle School this morning as the 13th Annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy officially kicked off with its traditional swearing-in ceremony.

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Junior Firefighters in Training: FMBA Local 47 Hosts “Take Your Children to Work Day” in Ridgewood

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Hoses and Hydrants: Ridgewood’s “Junior Firefighters” Take Over the Station for a Day of Real Training

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of first responders got a taste of the action this week as Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 hosted its annual “Take Your Children to Work Day.” It was far from a typical day at the office. While many children spend the day shadowing their parents in cubicles or meetings, the children of Ridgewood’s bravest traded pens for nozzles, experiencing firsthand what it takes to protect the Village.

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TAPinto Ridgewood Gets a New Publisher

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A New Era for TAPinto Ridgewood: Rebecca Greene Takes the Helm as Jason DeAlessi Bids Farewell

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Ridgewood NJ, After five years of documenting the milestones, challenges, and heartbeat of the Village, TAPinto Ridgewood is officially entering a new chapter. Today, February 28, 2026, marks the final day of ownership for Jason DeAlessi, who is passing the torch to a seasoned local media professional.

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The Urgent: Attention Ridgewood: PSE&G Tree Pruning Begins March 16—What Homeowners Need to Know

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Tree Pruning Season in Ridgewood: PSE&G Announces Power Line Maintenance Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, As we approach the spring season, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing for essential utility maintenance. PSE&G has officially advised the Village that tree pruning operations will begin the week of March 16, 2026, targeting branches that interfere with overhead power lines.

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Is Ridgewood’s Character at Risk? Why Residents Must Attend the Feb 11 Council Meeting

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Ridgewood Zoning Alert: Is Your Backyard Privacy About to Vanish?

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Ridgewood NJ, The future of Ridgewood is reaching a turning point. On Wednesday, February 11, the Village Council will discuss five critical zoning ordinances (4071–4075) that threaten to bypass our community-approved Master Plan.

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