
reprinted from December 9,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

reprinted from December 9,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System congratulates Mary Costa, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of Population Health for Valley Health System, on receiving the 2023 Innovations in the Continuum of Care Award presented by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey (ONL NJ), and David Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, Assistant Vice President of Medical/Surgical Services for The Valley Hospital, on receiving the Professional Recognition Award presented by ONL NJ.
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When people set down roots in Ridgewood, NJ, they’re not just signing a lease or buying a piece of property; they’re weaving their story into the tapestry of the town. And as much as we’d like to think we’ll be around to enjoy it all forever, the truth is, life’s got its limits. That’s where getting your estate and legacy in order comes in. It’s about making sure that whatever you’ve built and cherished in Ridgewood, from the red-bricked family home to that nest egg you’ve been feathering, ends up in the right hands when you’re no longer around to care for it yourself. It’s about leaving behind a legacy that reflects all the hard work, love, and care you’ve poured into your life.

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parking Permits are now being sold at the Reception Desk, in the lobby of Village Hall. You must bring your driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) for the car(s) you wish to register for a parking permit.

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Ridgewood NJ, Christmas Tree Pickup , the Ridgewood Parks Division will be picking up Christmas trees, with a Tuesday/Eastside and Thursday/Westside pattern with trees being picked up on the Eastside of the Village curbside, not in the street on Tuesdays January 2nd , 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Trees will then be picked up on the Westside of the Village curbside, not in the street on Thursdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. Please remove all ornaments and lights from the Christmas trees and do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Christmas Tree Pickup Starts January 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.
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photo of Saddle River near the foot bridge on Kingsbridge ln
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Vagianos, and Council majority, claim Schedler Property is a perfect location for a field because there is no flooding. So why does this Village of Ridgewood notice state (once again) that the Schedler neighborhood floods?
Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor and Council Unaware That Schedler Neighborhood Floods

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel were all kept very busy handling flooding related requests for service on Monday, 12/18. One (1) such request came from the owner of a black colored SUV whose vehicle began floating out of her driveway, which is immediately adjacent to the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. A small excavator parked in the same area was also affected. Ridgewood firefighters secured both vehicles to nearby tree trunks. As of 1100 hours on Monday, no storm related injuries had been reported.
Continue reading Spot Light On First Responders: Ridgewood Police, Fire ,EMS, and OEM

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Bergen County .
Continue reading Flood Advisory For This Morning in Bergen, Essex, Hudson,and Passaic

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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour have officially merged, establishing a consolidated professional pickleball holding company. The merger, supported by a $50 million investment from SC Holdings and DC Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, also involves investments from PPA Tour owner Tom Dundon and existing MLP team owners.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on December 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm for an Executive Session and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.

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Ridgewood NJ, on April 14, 2024, at 6 a.m., plastic sheets will be placed over the signs guiding individuals to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, signifying the closure of its emergency room after 73 years of service.

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters quickly knocked down an early Monday afternoon, 12/11, structure fire that reportedly originated in the kitchen of a single family home on Liberty Street, Ridgewood. No injuries were reported but Chiweenie Linguini the families dog is still missing a day after the kitchen fire considerably damaged a Liberty Street home. A Chiweenie is a cross between a Chihuahua and a dachshund.
Continue reading Family Dog Still Missing after Liberty Street Fire in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON .
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