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Posted on January 18, 2020 by James — 12 Comments

Classic Center Hall Colonial

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Ridgewood NJ,Classic center hall colonial in the heart of Ridgewood, steps to Graydon Pool, the Village Public Library, and Veteran’s Field, and close to the Village’s bustling, brilliant downtown. This five bedroom, two and one half bath home is built for the best of Ridgewood living. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, original crown molding and a wood-burning fireplace, are redolent of Ridgewood’s past and invite happy gatherings in the living room, den and formal dining room.

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Posted on January 18, 2020January 17, 2020 by James — 4 Comments

Reader Calls High Density Housing in Ridgewood’s CBD ,”a marker as to how far we have drifted from any reasonable standards”

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“In regards to the photograph of the new apartment complex aside the Train.

It is a disgrace , a marker as to how far we have drifted from any reasonable standards. It looks like a loading dock
in the back of an abandoned Sears distribution site.

yes ,we know that it has not been completed..what is next
is the Cars versus pedestrians around this unacceptable
project. We have become hackensack in worst way.

THE ROADS ARE SHOT , & It has been a LIGHT Snow & Ice event WINTER…COUNTY Has abandoned its responsibility to VOR county main roads outside of the hot patch County pothole carts.This is not acceptable government at any level of minimum needs of very high taxed citizens.”

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 by James — 3 Comments

Village Council Moves to reduce Pickleball Racket

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village council on Wednesday introduced a new ordinance that would require pickleball players to use muted balls only, a move designed to minimize the distinct pop-pop-pop that has residents who live near the pickleball courts in an uproar .

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Posted on January 17, 2020January 16, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

Arrest made in Ridgewood tire slashing investigation

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Chief Jacqueline Luthcke announced the arrest of PETER BREIGHTER (DOB: 04/06/1999; single; Produce Clerk) of Ridgewood, NJ, on charges of criminal mischief, interference of transportation, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Ridgewood Police Department.

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Posted on January 16, 2020January 15, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL : ANOTHER PHISHING SCAM USING FR. RON’S NAME IS CIRCULATING

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, warns that ANOTHER PHISHING SCAM USING FR. RON’S NAME IS CIRCULATING. If you receive an email that appears to be from Fr. Ron or any staff member asking you to take some kind of unusual action (click a link or download an attachment you didn’t request, wire money to a specified account, purchase gift cards and reply with the serial numbers, or simply to reply quickly), DO NOT RESPOND OR ENGAGE THE SENDER.

Posted on January 15, 2020January 14, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Day Job plus 364 nights in Bergen County Jail

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Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported Rafael Ramos a Mailman from Midland Park stood quietly in a Bergen County courtroom Friday after pleading guilty in the 2018 roadway death of Edward Rao, a Ridgewood real estate agent.

Ramos will serve less than a year of jail time and he can return to his job as a postal worker following a fatal 2018 hit-and-run . The Court found Ramos guilty of hitting and killing 54-year-old Edward Rao with his car in September 2018. But the court said Ramos could keep his job as a postal worker during the day and return to jail at night.

Reportedly Ramos returned to the scene and spoke with police after the accident, but he did not mention that he hit Rao. County detectives arrested him five days later after finding a piece of his car at the scene and video footage of his car leaving the accident site.

Posted on January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

New Jersey Is 2020’s 4th Worst State to Retire

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Ridgewood NJ, With 26 percent of all nonretired adults having no retirement savings or pension, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best States to Retire as well as accompanying videos.

To help retirees find a safe, enjoyable and wallet-friendly place to call home, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key metrics. The data set ranges from adjusted cost of living to weather to quality of public hospitals.

New Jersey Is 2020’s 4th Worst State to Retire.

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Posted on January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 by James — 7 Comments

Ridgewood Police ask for the Public’s Help With Recent Tire Slashing Incidents

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police department several vehicles in Ridgewood were vandalized by having their tires cut. The Ridgewood Police are currently investigating these crimes, however would like to take this opportunity to provide some safety tips. Park your vehicles in an area that is either well lit or has motion lights. Do not park your vehicles on the street over night, as it is not only against the ordinance, but easier to break into or vandalize. Park your vehicles closer to your house than the street when possible. If you have a camera system make sure one is pointed near your vehicle. Timers on house lights also give the appearance of someone being home. Always lock your vehicles and bring the keys inside with you. We ask if anyone reviews any of their cameras, even doorbell cameras, and sees anything suspicious to call the Ridgewood Police 201-652-3900

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by James — 10 Comments

The Ridgewood blog would like to challenge our readers and all residents to read as many books as possible for 2020, Lets build a smarter Village!

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Ridgewood NJ, There’s no secret to how to get smarter. You read a lot it’s that simple .There’s a whole host of people who have excelled , from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to Richard Branson and Barack Obama, who will tell you the same thing. In the old days it was often said you can tell the second you enter a room if anyone there has ever read a book before.

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Posted on January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 by James — 9 Comments

Ridgewood Police Cruiser Has Tires Slashed

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Ridgewood NJ, On Sunday afternoon, 01/12, Ridgewood Police Patrol Officers investigating several incidents of criminal mischief involving the slashing of tires on vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods, were outraged to discover that the tires on one of their own marked vehicles had been slashed. The disabled vehicle was towed from its parked location to the Village’s Fleet Maintenance Division garage on Chestnut Street, Ridgewood for repair. The vandals remain at large. Anyone who lives in the area who might have security camera images is asked to call Ridgewood PD at 201-652-3900.

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Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by James — 7 Comments

UPDATE: Tire Slashing Indecent Reported on South Pleasant

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Ridgewood Nj,a tire slashing incident has been reported on South Pleasant in Ridgewood this morning , Ridgewood Police were summoned to the resident .Ridgewood Police are currently investigating numerous tire slashings that were discovered on Sunday morning, 01/12, at several single family homes located in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Pleasant Avenue. Anyone who lives in the area who might have security camera images is asked to call Ridgewood PD at 201-652-3900.

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Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by James — 8 Comments

Midland Park Postal Worker to do Time for Hit and Run Death in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a Superior Court judge ruled on Friday that a Midland Park postal worker who twice fled a deadly hit-and-run accident in Ridgewood will serve 364 days in county lockup.

Rafael Ramos stood quietly in a Bergen County courtroom Friday after pleading guilty in the 2018 roadway death of Edward Rao, a Ridgewood real estate agent.

Ramos, 48, claimed to police at the time that he drove “over something” on West Ridgewood Avenue , and returned to find the 54-year-old Rao lying in the street. Ramos spoke with police at the scene, but left again without mentioning his role in the collision. He was arrested a week later.

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Posted on January 11, 2020 by James — 10 Comments

Pedestrian Hit in the Village on Friday Night

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department a 27-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries when she was hit by a Toyota in Ridgewood around 6:15 Friday Night .

The Glen Rock woman was crossing in the crosswalk on North Maple Avenue near the old Elks Club building when she was hit by a Toyota driven by 51-year-old woman from Washington Township.

The driver stayed on the scene and the women was rushed to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson.