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Any Day Now: Demolition of Former Town Garage Structure in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark recently announced that demolition of the former Town Garage structure will take place within the next 2 to 3 weeks. The contractor involved in the project is now applying for demolition permits, which will be expedited by the Village’s Building Department. Portions of the Walnut Street municipal parking lot will be unavailable once demolition begins. More to follow from the Village Manager.

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President-elect Trump Calls for Action on Mysterious Drone Sightings Across New Jersey and Beyond

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Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump made waves Friday evening with a bold call to action regarding the mysterious drones reported across New Jersey and other parts of the country. Taking to Truth Social, Trump urged authorities to take decisive measures, including shooting down the unidentified drones, while hinting at possible government knowledge of the incidents.

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The New Jersey Sierra Club Hosts Educational Webinar on the Dangers of Turf Fields

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Sierra Club hosted an educational webinar on December 4th at 7 PM . The webinar was called ,  “fighting artificial turf in NJ”. This event  uncovered the environmental harms, public health risks, and financial impacts of toxic artificial turf.

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NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett to Step Down: A Divided Legacy

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.

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Christmas Cheer Fills Ridgewood’s Streets Despite the Chill

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood central business district was bustling with holiday spirit as crowds gathered to celebrate the season during the town’s beloved Downtown for the Holidays event. Despite the cold, residents and visitors came together for an evening of festive fun, live performances, and the highly anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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Court Ordered Overdevelopment: Fourth Round of “Affordable housing” Obligations starting in 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) and the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ (the Network) are co-publishing a new report to help local officials, planners, developers, advocates, and residents understand and participate in New Jersey’s “affordable housing” development process. This publication updates and expands on the 2015 report published by HCDNNJ following the NJ Supreme Court’s Mount Laurel IV decision, which reinvigorated enforcement of the Mount Laurel Doctrine.

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Support the 67th Summer Concert Series Kasschau Memorial Shell

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Ridgewood NJ, Kasschau Memorial Shell is gearing up for it’s 67th Summer Concert Series! If you love attending the Kasschau Memorial Shell concerts, please consider making a donation to keep the tradition alive!  Email [email protected]

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Ridgewood High School Senior Selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey Boys Soccer Team

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Ridgewood NJ, Cameron Linnington, Ridgewood High School senior Soccer  forward, has been selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey boys soccer team and Trevor Rose, senior defender for second team!

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Trump Taps Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, Signaling a Shift Toward Crypto-Friendly Policies

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Bitcoin hits $100K after Trump picks pro-crypto SEC head!

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Ridgewood NJ, President-elect Donald Trump has named former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins as his pick to succeed Gary Gensler as the agency’s chair. The announcement comes as Gensler prepares to step down on Inauguration Day, making way for a leadership change that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets and capital markets.

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Village of Ridgewood Final Round of Leaf Pickups Has Started

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has entered the final round of leaf pickups starting on Monday, December 2nd. Thanks to our crews working 10 hours a day, six days a week, approximately 80 percent of the leaves in the Village have been collected.

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New Jersey Gas Tax Set to Rise by 2.6 Cents in January

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey drivers will soon see a small increase at the pump. Beginning January 1, the state’s gasoline tax will rise by 2.6 cents per gallon, part of an effort to fund the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) ie… the Transportation Slush Fund . The announcement, made by the Department of the Treasury, formalizes a plan set in motion by legislation passed in March.

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NJ Transit: Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions

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Ridgewood NJ, Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions, North Jersey Coast Line is suspended between Long Branch and Penn Station New York and Raritan Valley Line service will originate/terminate at Newark Penn Station due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station. Eastbound Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.

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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Shopping? Here Are 2024 NJ Grocery Store Hours You Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, Thanksgiving Day is here, and if you’re anything like us, there’s always that one forgotten ingredient or last-minute craving to grab. Thankfully, many New Jersey grocery stores have your back with adjusted hours to help you prepare. Whether you’re grabbing an extra pie, fresh herbs, or that one essential you forgot to add to the list here’s your guide to grocery store hours for Thanksgiving Day and the days leading up to it.

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Thanksgiving Travel and Traditions: What to Expect This Year

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Newark NJ, Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, food, and travel. This year, a record-breaking 80 million Americans are hitting the road or skies to celebrate the holiday, with 71.7 million traveling by car—the highest number to date. For air travelers, Thanksgiving Sunday is set to be particularly busy, with an expected 3 million flyers taking to the skies, breaking previous records.

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NJ Transit Extra Thanksgiving Service and Kids Ride Free

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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