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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood has earned national recognition, ranking 11th on the list of America’s 50 Richest and Safest Cities in a new study by GOBankingRates.
The survey analyzed factors including mean household income, average home values, cost of living, property crime rates, and violent crime rates to determine the country’s most prosperous and secure communities.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village Council voted on Aug. 13 to establish the History and Cultural Center of Bergen County at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House, a circa 1825 Dutch frame farmhouse on West Saddle River Road. The move converts a long-vacant town property into a community hub run in partnership with the Ridgewood Library’s Bolger Heritage Center and the Ridgewood Historical Society.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Professional Firefighters, FMBA Local 47, are more than first responders — they’re neighbors, family people, and community champions. For this week’s Meet the Members Monday, we spotlight Lieutenant Dave Kelly (Platoon A): a certified fire official, investigator, Level 1 instructor, EMT — and a certified therapy dog handler who helped save a life on duty.
Continue reading Meet Ridgewood’s Everyday Hero: Lieutenant Dave Kelly of FMBA Local 47
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has voted down a proposed zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on three adjoining lots along North Maple Avenue, a move that stirred heated debate among residents and leaves questions about the Village’s affordable housing plan.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The fate of Ridgewood’s long-debated plan to build an artificial turf sports field at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property may be decided this week, as the state’s Historic Sites Council prepares to issue a preliminary ruling on Thursday.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After more than four decades of legal back-and-forth, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing to resolve a 42-year parkland transfer dispute with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of enhanced enforcement efforts to deter impaired driving in New Jersey. Grant funding from HTS will support law enforcement agencies across the state in conducting patrols and sobriety checkpoints to remove alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from the roads.
Continue reading The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs until Labor Day!
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department has received a limited supply of free radon test kits — and they’re going fast. Residents can call 201-670-5500, ext. 5503 to reserve a kit and take the first step toward safeguarding their home and family from the dangers of radon exposure.
Continue reading Free Radon Test Kits Available in Ridgewood — Protect Your Home and Health Now
photos courtesy of Ridgewood High School Marching Band
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Marching Band remembers Neil Edara (RHS Band Alum) who recently unexpectedly passed away:
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Marching Band Pays Tribute to Neil Edara
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood, NJ – Despite a blistering summer heat wave, Ridgewood’s Department of Public Works and local officials have made notable progress on several infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility, safety, and public convenience across the Village.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Water is urging residents across its four-town service area to reduce water usage immediately, as recent spikes in early-morning lawn irrigation have nearly triggered Stage 3 drought restrictions.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall courtroom to discuss this:
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Fourth of July celebration begins at 9:00 am and wraps up after 9:00 pm! Here’s a rundown of events:
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