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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra started practice this past week, rehearsing for its first concert of the 2022-23 season. Mark your calendars! The performance is at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, with the special premier of composer Craig Morris’s “Elegy (for Tyler Clementi)”. For more information, visit https://www.ridgewoodsymphony.org/
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood police primary power lines are down on Steven’s Avenue by Corella court. All access to Hawse Elementary school must be through pleasant Avenue. The incident happened in the afternoon on Friday .
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Ridgewood NJ, in August the newsblog “Tap into Ridgewood (https://www.tapinto.net/towns/ridgewood/sections/government/articles/ridgewood-s-master-plan-draft-still-not-released ) attempted to create the impression that despite the the planning board start of reexamined of the master plan in 2016, and the Village of Ridgewood officially adopted its visioning process in October of 2018 ( www.visionridgewood.org ) ,multiple Ridgewood Planning Board meetings devoted to the master plan , regular Visioning emails to anyone who signs up , the Ridgewood blog posting at least 495 articles on the “Village Master Plan” , and copious discussions on affordable housing and the Valley Hospital site ,the idea that Ridgewood residents are completely unaware of the Village of Ridgewood master plan visioning process is beyond absurd .
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Ridgewood NJ, many residents understand the importance of a vital and prosperous central business district. However there are great differences of opinion on what that actually means. To some it’s more outdoor dining ,plenty of parking , to others it’s pedestrian plaza but most residents want to see storefronts bustling with business activity . Often lost in the debate is simple maintenance . Clean streets and well manicured planters , no trash or garbage are shoppers and visitors’ first impression.
Continue reading Ridgewood Central Business District Needs Clean Up Before the Annual Car Show
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Ridgewood NJ, the Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States. In August 2022, DEA and our law enforcement partners seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states. Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
Continue reading DEA Warns of “rainbow fentanyl” Used to Target Young Americans
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Knudsen posted the following information on the Ridgewood Public Library in many Facebook groups . The Ridgewood Public Library is updating its Strategic Plan, which is required every 5 years. Part of the process is asking residents to complete a survey regarding many facets of the library, such as how they use the library and feedback on its programming and facilities, don’t for get the books this time.
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Ridgewood NJ, Cookie Company Chip City born in Astoria, Queens in July 2017, Chip City began as a hobby between two childhood friends as they sought to recreate the simple taste of their childhood. What began as a fun challenge to see who could create the best cookie turned into the Chip City we know and love today.
Continue reading Cookie Company Chip City is Coming to Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Rep Josh Gottheimer is not taking any chances and it’s always good to have a backup plan .Rep Gottheimer visited Bagelicious in Ridgewood to help make sure everyone could start off their day with a freshly made Jersey bagel! The congressman is already looking for useful job skills when he gets voted out of office in November . Gustavo, the owner of Bagelicious, spent the morning teaching Rep Gottheimer the secrets of what makes Jersey bagels the best!
Continue reading Rep Josh Gottheimer Gets Pointers on the Finer Art of Bagel Making in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board and Master Plan Committee are pleased to present the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan draft for preliminary public review and feedback. A public hearing for adoption by the Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th, 2022, 7:30pm at Village Hall.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Update from Mayor Knudsen
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Ice Hockey Foundation is holding their annual MUM PLANT SALE, from August 22 through the September 13. Players are calling upon Ridgewood residents and businesses asking for orders during that time. Delivery of the plants will take place the weekend of September 24. This plant sale is the biggest fundraiser of the year and literally keeps our athletes on the ice! Please consider saying “Yes”, if a player calls on you.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus welcomes all men who love singing to join us. All voice types (tenor, baritone, or bass) are invited. No experience is necessary. Our music ranges from Bach to rock.
Continue reading Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus Seeks New Singing Members
Arteriovenous Malformation Results in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Stay
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Ridgewood NJ, amidst the birthday celebration for Delaney Safro’s 10th birthday, something wasn’t right. It was the height of the pandemic on April 6, 2020, and the last place Delany expected to be was at emergency room the Valley Hospital . But, as her mom Joy noted, it was the best place to be.
