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Ridgewood NJ, Due to high flu activity in the region, The Valley Hospital is currently restricting visitors to prevent the spread of the flu. Effective Monday, January 13, no one under the age of 14 will be allowed to visit the following departments: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, and Mother Baby. In addition, anyone with flu symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, or fever, should be asked to refrain from visiting.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Judicial Watch ,a decade after a federal probe exposed the U.S. Census Bureau for hiring serious criminals to enter the homes of unsuspecting Americans to gather statistics for the decennial count, the shocking practice continues. As the agency prepares to employ half a million workers in the coming months, it is still enlisting criminals such as sex offenders to help conduct the 2020 count. One regional office recently discovered that it hired a man convicted of a felony involving sex with a child. Despite his criminal record, the man passed the Census Bureau’s background check and a Charlotte, North Carolina Area Census Office (ACO) employed him.
READ: https://jwatch.us/bUdp7h
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RIDGEWOOD NJ ,Christina Gibbons, a Realtor® Associate with Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate that was voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the CEO of the Christina Gibbons Group, was recently featured on The American Dream TV speaking about Ridgewood, NJ, the real estate marketplace in the Village, and giving the correspondents a look into a fabulous home currently for sale in Ridgewood.
“My public comment regards to the Library at the Village Council meeting last evening. Because Library didn’t do proper planning and needs analysis, it has no clear vision. It’s on a funding grab. I’m personally confused as to what it’s doing. It can update the place, but why gut renovate to essentially offer the same services as now? I hope the Village doesn’t get stuck funding unnecessary projects…”
Continue reading Ridgewood Library Reimagine ,”has no clear vision. It’s on a funding grab”
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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again ,the Ridgewood Board of Education is planning to install another artificial turf field on Stevens Field which exists in an active flood plain. It is bad for the environment, our players, community and our pocket books. It defies reason. Looks like we are going too keep doing it till we get it right?
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Ridgewood NJ, received this the other day from a reader its from Texas A&M Forest Services with some ideas on what to do with used Christmas Trees :
Many Americans love the experience of having real Christmas trees in their homes for the holidays. But what many don’t realize is producing real Christmas trees also benefits the environment by sequestering carbon while growing and supporting local businesses and tree farmers.
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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Dr. Fishbein announced that the Village of Ridgewood is actively engaged in preparing for Census 2020.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood preparing for Census 2020
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood is seeking a Superintendent for its municipally-owned Sewage Treatment Plant. Qualified individual must have current NJDEP C-3 and S-3 or higher licenses. Strong leadership skills required, as well as at least 10 years’ experience in treatment plant maintenance/repair/upkeep/operation for a 5 MG permitted plant with a liquid waste acceptance program.
The Village of Ridgewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Civil Service municipality.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Beth Spinato, Administrative Assistant, Village Manager’s Office, Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or [email protected]. Deadline for applications is January 17, 2020.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Library expansion is a hotly debated topic in the Village . The debate seems to rage over what is needed and what is realistic vs. inappropriate extravagances like massive circular stairways ,a huge performing arts center and other vanity projects .
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Ridgewood NJ, Late last summer a reporter employed by The Record newspaper, submitted an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request to the Village Clerk’s office that asked for some information from all five elected Council members. Four of the five complied in a timely fashion, as required BY LAW. Councilman Jeffrey Voigt, however, delayed his response. When he finally did respond, he included a fictitious narrative that was not what the reporter had requested. Actually, even if his narrative had been factual, this would not have been in compliance with OPRA, as you are not supposed to CREATE DOCUMENTS when supplying information via the OPRA process. The fact that Councilman Voigt’s response was full of untruths just compounded the violation.
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Ridgewood NJ, As a reminder, the Village of Ridgewood’s ban on single use plastic bags took effect on January 1, 2020. All supermarkets, restaurants, street fairs and farmer’s markets are prohibited from handing out single use plastic bags. Plastic bags used for garbage, pet waste, prescriptions, dry cleaning, newspapers, as well as those used to contain loose meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, bulk items and bakery goods are exempt from this ban. We encourage Ridgewood residents to bring their own reusable shopping bags with them and thank you for helping us to preserve the environment.
photos by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, At this time, the final leaf placement date of December 26, 2019 has passed, so no additional leaves may be placed along the curbline. Leaf collection should be completed by January 10, 2020, weather permitting.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Parks Division will be picking up Christmas trees, following the same schedule as last year. This schedule follows a Tuesday/Eastside and Thursday/Westside pattern with trees being picked up on the Eastside of the Village curbside on Tuesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Trees will then be picked up on the Westside of the Village curbside on Thursdays, January 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please be sure that your Christmas trees are not placed in the street.
Those residents wishing to drop off Christmas trees may bring them to the designated location at the Graydon Pool parking lot anytime from January 6 through 30, 2020.
For additional information please contact the Parks Division Office at 201-670-5565.
photos courtesy of Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache
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Ridgewood NJ, A very proud moment as Ridgewood Police Officers Kyle Finch and Jack Knudsen were recognized today for their bravery and exceptional service. They both received the Fifth District Hometown Hero Awards from Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
In the photo Ramon M Hache , Susan Traina Knudsen , Officers Kyle Finch and Jack Knudsen, Chief Jacqueline Luthcke and Congressman Josh Gottheimer at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parks & Recreation has *POSTPONED START DATE* Co-Ed Middle School Fitness, “Teen and Lean”, Fun with Fitness and Strength, has been postponed. The new start date will be Monday, January 27th! Get off those phones and video games for an hour and get that body moving! Whether just to get a little exercise into your day or to get ready for those spring sports! Phil Ross, Master RKC and Certified Bodyweight Specialist, will make it fun and rewarding!
