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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Ridgewood NJ, a HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Administrative Code Section 16:47 – 3.8 establishes a minimum width of 24 feet for residential streets.
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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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.
