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Ridgewood Honors Its Own: 9/11 Memorial Trees to be Replaced Using Open Space Fund

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Sacred Ground Preserved: Ridgewood Village Council Approves Funds to Restore 9/11 Memorial Trees Honoring 12 Lost Residents

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Ridgewood NJ, with the November election right around the corner and an open space ballot question hanging on the line .The Village of Ridgewood, NJ, is taking action to ensure its solemn tribute to the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001, remains a strong and vibrant symbol of remembrance. While we believe the Village has failed in its remembrance of 9/11, using 9/11 to promote the open space ballot question is extremely bad taste.

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Pink Power Play: How Ridgewood High Cheerleaders are Tackling Breast Cancer!

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Ridgewood High Cheer Squad Jumps Into Action: Selling T-Shirts to Tackle Breast Cancer!

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School (RHS) Varsity Cheer Squad is flipping the script on community service this month, turning their team spirit into a powerful force for breast cancer awareness and fundraising.

Under the direction of dedicated Coach Erica Cassler and the leadership of Captains Molly Hanrahan, Emily Kaufman, Keelin Sullivan, Mia Lake, and Erianna Gonzalez-McCutcheon, the squad has launched an inspiring campaign centered around a simple, yet meaningful item: breast cancer awareness T-shirts.

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Open Space or Slush Fund? Ridgewood’s Turf War & League of Women Voters Under Fire

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Ridgewood’s ‘Open Space’ Tax Exposed? Turf Battle Heats Up, Puts League of Women Voters on the Spot

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Ridgewood NJ, the political temperature in Ridgewood, NJ, is soaring as the controversial topic of artificial turf fields and the Village’s Open Space Trust Fund takes center stage. A recent statement by the League of Women Voters (LWV) regarding the turf expansion has drawn significant public criticism, leading many to question the transparency and accountability of local political groups and committees.

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Breaking Ground! Ridgewood’s Habernickel Park Gets Major ADA-Accessible Playground Upgrade This Fall 

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New Inclusive Playground Coming to Habernickel Park, Promising Fun for Children of All Abilities

photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, great news for families in Ridgewood! The Village has officially begun work on an exciting new feature at Habernickel Park: a state-of-the-art, ADA-accessible playground.

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Open Space or AstroTurf? Ridgewood’s Tax Battle Erupts as League of Women Voters Backs Controversial Funding Hike

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Taxpayer Alert! Ridgewood’s ‘Open Space’ Funding Hike Sparks Outrage Over Potential Use for Artificial Turf Fields

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Ridgewood NJ, The debate over green space, taxes, and political transparency in Ridgewood, NJ, has reached a boiling point following a controversial endorsement by the local League of Women Voters (LWV) of Ridgewood.

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New Complaint Alleges NJDEP Overruled Their Own Preservation Experts to Approve Artificial Turf at National Register Historic Site in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, residents in Ridgewood have filed a verified complaint against both the Village and the New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection.

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Major Milestone Achieved: Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge Placed in Ridgewood, Nearing Reopening

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Bridging the Gap! Kingsbridge Lane Footbridge Finally Returns to Ridgewood—The Countdown to Reopening Begins

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The long-awaited restoration of a vital Ridgewood walkway has taken a dramatic step forward! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge, which has been closed for repairs and replacement, was officially set into place this week, marking a significant milestone in the project’s timeline.

The installation of the new structure means the saga of the Kingsbridge Lane bridge is nearing its conclusion, bringing the community one step closer to safely resuming foot traffic across the span.

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Ridgewood Water Delivers State-of-the-Art PFAS Treatment Vessels to Wyckoff and Ridgewood Facilities

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Clean Water Breakthrough! Giant Filters Land in Wyckoff and Ridgewood to Erase Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood Water has reached a critical milestone in its mission to deliver the cleanest possible water, announcing the delivery of advanced filtration vessels to two key treatment facilities in Bergen County. These massive installations mark the final major construction step before the new systems become operational next year, ensuring the removal of harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” from the local water supply.

This multi-million dollar investment underscores Ridgewood Water’s commitment to not just meeting, but surpassing the strictest federal guidelines for water purity.

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The Village of Ridgewood Manager Rolls Out, “The Manager’s Fact Check Friday”

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark announces “his Truth” on Facebook  in a new post ,”The Manager’s Fact Check Friday”. Kazmark rattles off a series of issues impacting the Village and attempts to shed light on the Village’s current position. When the Village had vigorous public debate on issues this type of thing would not be necessary, but over the last 20 plus years  public debate has been severely curtailed.
 The Village Manager feels the councils point of view needs to be disseminated and reiterated on social media.

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Fired for Fighting Turf, Ridgewood Hero Honored at NJ’s Top Environmental Congress!

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Fired Activist Gets the Last Laugh: NJ Environmental Congress Honors CEO Who Took on Artificial Turf!

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Ridgewood NJ, A story of local activism and environmental irony played out this week as Amy McCambirdge, a Ridgewood resident and CEO of the Unbridled Heroes Project, was honored at the prestigious ANJEC Environmental Congress.

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Get Hooked! Help Yarn Bomb Ridgewood: The Village of Ridgewood Needs Your Granny Squares NOW!

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Outside AiR Committee Seeks Crafters to Donate Colorful Knitted & Crocheted Squares by November 1st for Whimsical Winter Art Installation

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Ridgewood, NJ – It’s time to break out your yarn, needles, and hooks! The Outside AiR (Art in Ridgewood) Committee is planning a unique and cozy art installation to inject color and warmth into the Village this winter, and they are calling on all local crafters for help.

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Danger in Your Pocket: Why the Rise of Lithium-Ion Batteries is Fueling House Fires!

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Ridgewood Firefighters Sound the Alarm: Everything from Your Smartphone to Your E-Bike is a Potential Fire Risk During #FireSafetyWeek

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Ridgewood, NJ – Every year, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 dedicates a week to promoting critical public safety messages. This year, the focus during #FireSafetyWeek couldn’t be more relevant to modern life: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Awareness.

While these powerful, compact batteries enable our digital world, their increasing prevalence—and particularly the proliferation of lower-quality, unregulated charging products—is leading to a significant spike in dangerous fires across the nation.

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Ridgewood Police Nab Suspect Sleeping in Resident’s Garage!

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Quick-Thinking Officer Finds Intruder AND Clears Active Warrant in Sunday Morning Incident

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Ridgewood, NJ – A peaceful Sunday morning on October 5th took a sharp turn for a homeowner on the 400 block of Hillcrest Road when they made an alarming discovery: an unknown individual asleep in their garage. The swift response by the Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division resulted in a rapid arrest, turning a potential trespass into a dual-purpose law enforcement action.

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The final Village of Ridgewood Council Chat this Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 am

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Ridgewood NJ, the final Council Chat of the year will take place this Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Caucus Room on the 4th floor of Village Hall. If you would like to talk with two of our elected officials, please call 201-670-5500, ext. 2206 to reserve a time slot. Walk-ins also are welcome, but residents with appointments will be accommodated first.

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A Close Call in Ridgewood: Driver Refuses Medical Attention After Crashing into Utility Pole

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Dramatic Crash Shuts Down Ridgewood Street: Driver Walks Away After Hitting Utility Pole

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Ridgewood NJ, an early Monday afternoon crash in Ridgewood sent emergency responders to the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, where a black four-door Hyundai sedan left the roadway and collided with a utility pole. The incident, which occurred on September 22, 2025, drew a quick and coordinated response from local first responders.

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