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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Shade Tree Commission, Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, Project Pride Committee and Ridgewood Arts Council.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools has named Richard Leon Matthews as the new Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective September 23, 2024. Matthews was appointed at the July 22, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
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Ridgewood NJ, the NJ Transit Police Department’s internal affairs unit is currently investigating allegations of overtime fraud involving officers and supervisors from the Newark Penn division. The investigation, which has been shrouded in secrecy, centers on claims that patrolmen, sergeants, and lieutenants may have padded their overtime pay through no-show court appearances and falsified police reports, according to a source within NJ Transit Police Department.
Continue reading NJ Transit Police Under Investigation for Alleged Overtime Fraud
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew’s summer rowing session picked up where its successful spring season left off, as athletes scored standout performances at the Independence Day Regatta in Philadelphia on June 29, the Overpeck Summer Sprints in Leonia, N.J. on July 27, and the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines, Canada from July 30 to August 4.
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Ridgewood NJ, Scottie Scheffler the worlds number one golfer has added another prestigious title to his impressive golf resume: Olympic champion.
Continue reading Ridgewood Native Scottie Scheffler Wins Olympic Gold in Men’s Golf
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made drawing new industries to the Garden State a key priority, aiming to present New Jersey as a business-friendly environment. The state Economic Development Authority (EDA) has been pivotal in this effort, offering substantial tax incentives to various industries.
Continue reading Attracting New Industry to New Jersey: Successes and Skepticism
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Ridgewood NJ, according to worldatlas.com New Jersey may be small, ranking 46th in size among U.S. states, but it packs a punch with its diverse landscapes and charming towns. Bordered by Pennsylvania to the west, Delaware to the south, and New York to the north and east, New Jersey offers everything from bustling urban environments to serene coastal retreats. Here’s a look at some of the most charming towns in the Garden State that are perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Makes New Jersey’s Most Charming Towns List
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Ridgewood NJ, In 2008, Ridgewood mom Kim Vaccarella was on a quest for the perfect beach bag—one that could carry all her family’s beach supplies without being ruined by sand and water. Her search yielded no results, so she took matters into her own hands. Armed with a sketch and foam sheets, Vaccarella created a prototype of what would eventually become the “Bogg Bag.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Joan from Ridgewood, a beloved caller whose unexpected and humorous call became a memorable moment on WFAN’s morning show, has passed away. The station announced her passing on X, expressing their sorrow and appreciation for the joy she brought to listeners.
Continue reading WFAN Remembers ,”Joan from Ridgewood” Caller
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Ridgewood NJ, the NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer an increase in seating capacity, mechanical reliability and improved customer amenities. The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single level rail cars from the fleet.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay heads out of Police Headquarters wrapping up 25 years of service to the Village of Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay Retires After 25 Years
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents have been bracing for higher electric bills since the state Board of Public Utilities approved rate hikes back in February. Now, the first bills reflecting those increased power rates have arrived, and homeowners are finding the change, in a word, shocking.
Continue reading New Jersey Residents Face Shocking Electric Bills Amid Rate Hikes and Heatwave
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Ridgewood NJ, Paterson’s school business administrator, Richard Matthews, has announced his resignation to accept the same position in Ridgewood, where he will receive a higher salary.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department continues to receive reports from residents who have received phone calls from scam artists masquerading as members of the department, demanding payments and threatening arrest.
Continue reading The “Spoofing” of Ridgewood Police Phone Numbers Continues
