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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water on hosted an informative Open House on Monday October 16th. The team is committed to transparency, openness and easy access to information concerning our water service. Members of the public from all 4 municipalities serviced by Ridgewood Water came out, asking questions and getting some answers.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with an early Tuesday morning, 10/17, motor vehicle crash in which the driver of a white colored Tesla lost control of her vehicle while driving westbound on Grove Street, Ridgewood, veered off of the roadway, and down an embankment. No injuries were reported in the mishap, but it took two (2) tow trucks more than one (1) hour to remove the Tesla from its predicament. Paramus Police assisted with traffic control while the prolonged removal process took place.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Art Institute’s Artist Members are actively engaged in painting from live models in Joel Mitnick’s Monday Nite Portrait Oil Painting Class. The Institute warmly welcomes potential students to visit during class times to witness the magic that unfolds within these creative walls. The act of creating art is known to stimulate endorphins, offering a valuable source of inspiration during these challenging times. Ridgewood Art Institute Artists express their gratitude for being able to return to their beautiful North Light Studios. For further details on available classes, interested individuals are encouraged to explore ridgewoodartinstitute.org. To ensure the best learning experience for all members, the Institute kindly requests that you contact the specific instructor you wish to study with before attending their class.
Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office reminds everyone to use social media safely as our Cyber Crimes Unit has seen an uptick in sextortion scams. If you are a victim, report the crime to your local police department. The FBI has seen a huge increase in the number of cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online—a crime called sextortion.
Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Eric Lazar, MD, MBA, MS, FACS, FAAP, Chair of Surgical Services for Valley Medical Group and Program Director of the soon-to-be-established General Surgery Residency Program.
Ridgewood NJ, After what happened on Monday, why is Raymond’s still being permitted to have seating on the curb, and their umbrellas literally in the street?
Ridgewood NJ, America Needs Fatima (ANF) is a special campaign to spread the message of Fatima in the United States. The goal of America Needs Fatima is to win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady’s Fatima message and promoting devotion to Her Immaculate Heart.
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Guild President Tony Damiano
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild’s Oktoberfest was a home run yesterday! An amazing amount of people came out to attend. A good time was had by all. Guild President Tony Damiano thanked all of the sponsors, volunteers, and contributors. A special shout out to Kayleigh Smith from MacMurphy’s for chairing our event. Also, Jack Daniels Motors, the Guilds Signature Sponsor.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute are very proud of our Heritage and our commitment to perpetuate the study of Classic Realism for over 87 years. Our Founding Father, Arthur Maynard studied under Frank DuMond at The Art Students League and brought that wealth of knowledge with him, when he himself became a Master Instructor.
Ridgewood NJ, the Maple turf field vendor is reportedly costing the Village $52,000 to clean up Maple field . Putting a turf field in a flood zone can exacerbate flooding in several ways:
Ridgewood NJ, despite claims by President Joe Biden about the strength of America’s economy, most Americans still think we’re headed toward another Great Depression.
Ridgewood NJ, with almost one third of the population saying that they’d prefer to live in a suburban area, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Small Cities in America, as well as expert commentary.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on October 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm for an Executive Session to discuss confidential legal matters. and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
Ridgewood NJ, Black Bears have been sighted in all 21 of New Jersey’s counties? The start of the new school year is a great time to educate students about the Garden State’s largest land mammal . Black bears (Ursus americanus) are native to North America and are found in various regions, including New Jersey. Here’s some information about black bears in New Jersey: