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Ridgewood Police Have a New Sergeant

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Mayor Vagianos swore in Ridgewood’s newest Police Sergeant. Sergeant Ray Tarino ,  (RHS class of 2000) , was joined by family, friends, and the Village Council as he was sworn in to his new position. Sgt. Tarino has been with the Department for 18 years and has been a vital part of the Traffic Division and Patrol.

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The Ridgewood Irish Dancers Spreading the Joy at the Bergen County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Bergenfield

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Irish Dancers brought a burst of energy to the cloudy Bergen County Saint Patrick’s Day parade last Sunday in Bergenfield, before heading to Duffy’s in Paterson as part of their packed March schedule.

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Does Ridgewood Village Manager Engage in Too Much Self Promotion?

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark is paid $225,000  and some readers suggests that while earning this enormous salary, he seems to spend an inordinate amount of time posing for photos and posting on Facebook and Instagram.  Why does he do so much self-promotion?  Previous Village Managers simply did their jobs without all the horn tooting. This is not part of his job description, and surely he could be spending the time doing the job he is paid to do   He is not an elected official; he is the hired help.  Stop with the selfies and get back to work Mr  Kazmark .

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Ridgewood Crew Announces Annual Rowathon: A Community Event to Support Local Rowing and Youth Sports

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Ridgewood NJ,  Ridgewood Crew is excited to invite the community to its Annual Rowathon, set to take place at Van Neste Square on Saturday, March 16th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event promises a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising, as attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the sport of rowing, sign up for the “Learn to Row” program, and support the funding for new equipment.

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The Last Great American Short Story: A Publisher’s Narration of the First A.I. Casualty

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Ridgewood NJ, F (Jeffrey Francis) Krizan (RHS 1969) is the preeminent author of historical fiction addressing behavioral consequences and spiritual divisions.  His original poetry often appears in his novels as part of the storyline or as a literary summation. Krizan’s writing has common themes of hopefulness, angst from making personal choices, the importance of maintaining balance between family, work and friends, unconditional love, and finally, the downside of delaying a faith commitment. The author’s books are available on Amazon.

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‘Oppenheimer’s’ Big Night With 13 Oscar Nominations

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild’s Oscar Party was the Ridgewood event of the season! and “Oppenheimer” emerged as the standout at the 2024 Academy Awards, clinching the prestigious title of Best Picture among its impressive seven victories. The film, recognized for its stellar performances and direction, earned accolades for Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), and Best Director (Christopher Nolan). With 13 nominations, “Oppenheimer” captivated audiences and critics alike with its compelling narrative and cinematic excellence.

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HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING IN BERGEN ,PASSAIC AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES

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Ridgewood NJ, a HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

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Ridgewood Water Business Manager Michael Cohrs will Discuss How to Conserve Water and Cut Your Bill

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Ridgewood NJ, Michael Cohrs, Ridgewood Water’s business director, shows how you can meet this month’s sustainability challenge. You’ll learn where your tap water comes from, what happens when we exceed our daily limit, and how to detect the most common leaks, check your water usage rates, and use less water inside and outside your home.

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Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association 12u Raiders Black Team Heads to Cooperstown

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association 12u Raiders Black team spirit wear SALE! Stock up on all your Ridgewood essentials just in time for baseball season! There is something for everyone!

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Mayor’s preference for “de minimis if any” widening of Clinton Ave. may result in violation of NJ Administrative Code

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Administrative Code Section 16:47 – 3.8 establishes a minimum width of 24 feet for residential streets.

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The 2024 RAI Members’ College Scholarship Application

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Email Application Deadline:
Friday, April 26, 2024

RAI Board Portfolio Review:
Monday, May 6, 2024*

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is proud to offer our student members’ scholarship.

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Carol Bialkowski Named New Director of Communications and Special Projects for the Village Managers Office

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Ridgewood NJ, Carol Bialkowski,has been named new Director of Communications and Special Projects, to the Village Manager’s Office! As a resident of Ridgewood, Carol has been deeply engaged in the community and Ridgewood schools for years. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Communications at West Side Presbyterian Church right here in Ridgewood. With her wealth of experience and passion for community engagement, Carol will play a vital role in keeping our residents informed about important developments and highlighting all the wonderful things happening in our village.

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The New York Post is Reporting that Gold Bar Bob Menendez “will not be running.”

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who’s been hit with a slew of indictments in a bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar, will not be seeking re-election this November, according to a report. A source close to the matter told The New York Post that Menendez “will not be running.”

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Green Acres law will require Healthbarn USA to pay to use proposed covered pavilion at Habernickel

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark emphatically stated that Healthbarn USA will not have free access to the proposed covered pavilion at Habernickel Park. Green Acres laws prohibit such an arrangement said Kazmark. His remarks were made during a Wednesday, March 6th Village Council Work Session. The Village Manager said that in all likelihood, if Healthbarn USA should desire to use the planned facility, the terms of their existing lease with the Village will be renegotiated.

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