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NJ TRANSIT Receives Federal Grant to Improve Rail Road Crossing Safety Using AI

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence-based systems designed to improve safety at light rail grade crossings. NJ TRANSIT will work with the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) on the research and development of these systems. The data collected will provide critical information to help reduce pedestrian and vehicle strikes and serve as a foundation for community-driven safety improvement solutions.

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Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission‍: ADOPT A SAPLING

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Ridgewood NJ, Somerville residents…the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission invites you to adopt a sapling! There are only two requirements for participation: 1) agree to have a sapling of about five feet planted on the right of way area in front of your home, and 2) commit to filling a donut watering bag once a week, or twice a week in extreme heat, for about two years. Interested? Download and print out a registration form.

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Ridgewood Summer Day Camp registration opens on Monday, April 1 at 8:30 am

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Ridgewood NJ, Summer Day Camp registration opens on Monday, April 1 at 8:30 am. The six-week program, for children entering first through sixth grades in the fall, runs from June 24 through August 2, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Camp always reaches capacity, so visit Community Pass to sign up your children ASAP!

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Ridgewood ,Worried that your private well will be contaminated by the proposed artificial turf field at Schedler?

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark had a rather tactless suggestion for a West Saddle River Road resident whose water supply comes from a privately owned well.

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Ridgewood Fencer Qualifies For 2024 Paris Olympics

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Ridgewood NJ, RHS and Harvard fencer Mitchell Saron ’23-’24, known for his dominance in the sport, is poised to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Saron, a standout athlete for the men’s fencing team across three seasons, has earned this prestigious opportunity through his dedication and hard work during his post-graduate year. This will mark his debut appearance at the Olympic Games.

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Ridgewood Art Institute’s 71st Annual Sponsor Show

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute’s 71st Annual Sponsor Show is just around the corner! This remarkable, original, eminently successful show features paintings donated to the Institute by Member Artists. The Sponsors are the first of a limited number of people who contribute $275. Premium Sponsorships are also available for $400, which entitles the participant to three chances, but only one painting. On the last nite of the show, as their names are drawn, the Sponsors select their favorite painting to take home.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Gets a Dance Lesson

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Irish Dance troop paid a visit to the Ridgewood Fire Department in honor of St Patrick’s Day and to kick off the weekend with some lively step dancing!

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Former Espositos Bouncer in Ridgewood Wanted on Child Porn Charges Arrested in Indiana

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Ridgewood NJ, Indiana police nab from Espositos bouncer on the lamb from child porn charges in New Jersey .

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Ridgewood High School Students File Taxes

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Ridgewood NJ, April 15th is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, so some RHS students in Mrs. Anderson’s Statistics with Finance course learned about filing taxes and completed a 1040 form activity, using either their own W2 or a sample W2 to file their 2023 tax return!

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Ridgewood Crew Hosts Successful Annual Row-a-Thon Event

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Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez presenting the first place in the 1000m race plaque to Firefighter Brendan Corcoan (Photo credit: Jaechul Han)

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Row-a-Thon this past Saturday, witnessing an exhilarating race between local police and firefighters, showcasing community spirit and athletic prowess.

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Ridgewood Water asks for 3% rate hike – What we & some others nearby will now pay for water

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Ridgewood NJ, here’s a comparison of costs for Ridgewood Water vs. water supplied to residents of several nearby municipalities. Summary listing and full details may be found below:

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Ridgewood Police Department Steps Up at the Ridgewood Crew Row-a-Thon

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew held it’s Annual Rowathon,  at Van Neste Square on Saturday, March 16th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Hiker Breaks Ankle at Irene Habernickel Family Park in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters used a truck mounted winch to assist in the Saturday morning, 03/16, rescue of an adult male who broke an ankle while hiking in the Irene Habernickel Family Park. The individual was conscious and alert when firefighters arrived on scene, but stranded on a trail located at the bottom of a steep incline. After being extricated from the trail, the victim was loaded into a waiting ambulance and transported to The Valley Hospital. No firefighters were injured during the rescue operation. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident.

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On this St Patrick’s Day Will We Finally Have the Strength to Cast the Snakes from Ridgewood ?

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Ridgewood NJ, Today marks Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year on 17th March in Ireland and by Irish communities around the world. The celebration marks the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century and represents the arrival of Christianity in the country. The Irish have observed this day as a holiday for over 1,000 years, and while the festival began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, today it has become an international celebration of Irish culture.

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