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President of Library Foundation Tells Residents to “Get Over the Staircase”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Library Foundation President had some choice words for residents on a local Ridgewood Facebook group , “It Takes a Ridgewood Village” .

The Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Board of Directors consists of up to 21 directors. The Board has four officers, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.New Board Members and officers are elected by the current Board members. The Nominating Committee presents a recommended list of directors and officers to be voted on at the Annual Board Meeting each November. Directors serve one and two year terms. Each director is requested to serve on one or two committees which include governance, finance, investment, media, events and fundraising.

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Women Busted for Trying to Pass a Counterfeit Bill in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, On Monday evening, 05/06, Ridgewood Police took one (1) adult female into custody in connection with an alleged attempt to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a pizza parlor on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. A Glen Rock Police officer assisted Ridgewood Police with a motor vehicle traffic stop associated with the incident.

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Reader says , “Now that we have chosen to be a city, we need to start acting like one”

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Once the hundreds of new apartments go in downtown, we will have hundreds if not thousands of more people using the sidewalks and the streets each day. We will need to improve sidewalks, traffic lights, streets, parking areas, traffic flow etc. It might be bad now, but its only getting worse, unless we start planning accordingly, and, unfortunately, spending a lot more than we do now. But we can’t stick our heads in the sand. Now that we have chosen to be a city, we need to start acting like one.

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Reader says , ” I agree it is a dangerous town to drive in”

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” I agree it is a dangerous town to drive in. First, I was at a red light to make a left under the railroad. When my light turned green, I moved into the intersection and the other driver went through the red light. The worst of it was that they were totally unaware of it. Good thing I was.
The next incident in town was the next street up from the railroad. I stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. A car came out of nowhere and passed me on me on the right, while the pedestrian was in the middle of the crosswalk. A Police Officer witnessed it and pulled the driver over.
A short time later, my Son was driving in that area waiting for a Pedestrian in the crosswalk. A car rear ended his car and he was injured. The driver was going fast.
I am not quite sure what has changed over the years. I always try to be accommodating to anyone on the road in general. Pedestrians must also be made aware that they need to give drivers ample time to stop and they should not just step out into the crosswalk unexpectedly. My best bet is to take a new way home. “

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual Touch-A-Truck Event-Weather Permitting

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Ridgewood NJ, Treat your kids to a day of hands-on adventure, featuring an opportunity to climb on board to explore the trucks that touch their lives. They’ll also have the chance to learn directly from Ridgewood’s emergency and public works workers about the exciting work they perform every day.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to Experience Ridgewood.

For additional details or call The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce at (201)445-2600 or email us at [email protected]

Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, On Maple next to Van Neste Square Memorial Park , Thursday May 16, 9am -2pm .

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Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir Spring Concert May 17th

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Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir 15th Annual Ring in the Spring event.

A Professional Community Choir Ringing a Dazzling Selection of Beautiful Handbell Music

Sunday, May 17th, 2019 at 8:00pm

Sanctuary is Wheelchair Accessible- Suggested donation $10.00.
More information: 201-447-2751 or email: [email protected]

Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Friday May 17th 8pm

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Invitation to all Ridgewood Residents – Open Public Forum on Library Renovation concepts

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Ridgewood NJ, What would an ideal library offer you and your family? Library expert Leslie Burger welcomes all ideas and ages to discuss design and renovation concepts and exciting trends in library uses and services. All welcome.

SATURDAY, MAY 11  1-2PM | Reimagine RPL: Your Voice Matters

The Library Director and Consultant will share our design concept and invite all residents to ask questions, share ideas and discuss concerns. Please bring your questions, ideas, and appetite: Cookies and Coffee will be provided Residents will also be able to view the concept and provide input to the Library Director by visiting www.ridgewoodlibrary.org and clicking the Reimagine RPL box, starting June 1, 2019. 

For more information, please contact Library Director Nancy Greene at [email protected] or 201-670-5600 x 124.

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Reader says, ” it is much more dangerous now to be a driver because all pedestrians feel they have the right of way “

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“I still have a bumper sticker on my car from when they tried this several years ago. In my opinion it is much more dangerous now to be a driver because all pedestrians feel they have the right of way even in front of a car making a turn or mere feet in front of you. Maybe it is now time to convince some people that a car turning–or especially backing up–or within a few feet of you CAN’T SEE YOU and you should cease walking out without looking first!”

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North Jersey Masters Sponsors The 44th Annual Fred D’elia Ridgewood Run

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Ridgewood NJ, Sign up for the Ridgewood Run!!

Don’t forget to register for The 44th Annual Fred D’Elia Ridgewood Run!
The annual tradition kicks off on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2019.
There is something for everyone!
-USATF-NJ Grand Prix 10K & 5K 
-Kessler Wheelchair 10K
-Elite Mile
-YMCA Fun Run

USATF-NJ Members receive $3 off 5K and 10K registrations. 
Don’t delay, register now!

-Ridgewood Run & The North Jersey Masters

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Reader say , forget the lights , clean the porta potty and pick up the litter at Maple field

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Reader says , “How about putting in more portable toilets. Because one is not enough. And that’s only cleaned once a week always disgusting. Anyways feel free and full of poop. That one needs to be cleaned at least three times a week. I’d rather go to the bathroom in the parking lot. As a Taxpayer and field user. I don’t know who is in charge of parks and recreation but they don’t see this. Open up your eyes.”

Another reader stresses ,  “making sure the fields are kept up whether it is have her employees pick up bottles or clean the Porto potties ”

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Lights at Maple Field ?

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Ridgewood NJ, When the artificial turf was first installed several years ago, weren’t the residential neighbors (particularly residents of adjacent Meadowbrook Avenue) told that there would be NO permanent lights installed at Maple Field?

Parks & Recreation Director Nancy Bigos told Village Council Members on May 1st that she expected the field to be lit until 9:30 PM, 7 days each week.

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Village of Ridgewood Free Rabies and Microchipping Clinic for Dogs

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Ridgewood NJ, Please join us at our FREE RABIES AND MICROCHIPPING CLINIC for dogs only on May 15, 2019. It will be held in the Grayon Pool parking lot between the hours of 6:00 pm and 7:00pm sharp.

New Jersey law requires owners of all dogs seven months of age or older to be registered with the town where they live. In order for the license to be issued, the owner must present proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog against rabies and that the duration of immunity from that vaccination does not expire before May 1, 2020. To receive the discount for a spayed or neutered pet, proof must also be provided.

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LAST day to create your “wish list”, the Ridgewood Art Institute Gala Drawing

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Ridgewood NJ, Tomorrow is the LAST day to create your “wish list”, Ridgewood Art Institute Gala Drawing is Friday.

Becoming a Sponsor helps to support The Ridgewood Art Institute, a non profit organization dedicated to the perpetuation of Classical Realism in today’s world. The Institute has graced our community with some of the finest instruction in a variety of mediums, as well as hosting events where artists are welcome to exhibit their work. A gift to the Art Institute is a gift to the community. There is still time to become a Sponsor before our Gala Drawing on May 3rd. $275 is the cost of Sponsorship. At the end of the evening, all Sponsors will be the happy recipient of a beautifully framed piece of artwork. All artwork has been graciously donated by members and all proceeds directly benefit The Ridgewood Art Institute.
For more info visit
www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

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Class-action Lawsuits have just been Launched against the main supplier of Synthetic Turf Fields in the Suburbs of New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, There is a closely related story in the community that requires investigation and exposure.

Area schools, towns and public agencies have spent millions of dollars installing synthetic turf  fields in recent years.  A number of important class-action lawsuits have just been launched against the main supplier of synthetic turf fields in the suburbs of New Jersey.

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