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Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon Resigns From the Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon announced his resignation as a member of Ridgewood Village Council and Wednesday evening’s meeting. Mayor Susan Knudsen moved for the appointment of Councilperson Pamela Perron as the new deputy mayor effective immediately. Sedon served on the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission, Sustainable Jersey, and Green Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood BOE Alternative Schedules Initiative or Late Start Initiative Presentation Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on September 12th ,Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fitts thanked the entire staff for their hard work, which resulted in a positive start to the school year. The Alternative Schedules Initiative will continue to be explored. Staff members met with the K12 Insight team today to review the survey results.

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Upper Ridgewood Community Church will celebrate a century of faith and community service with an anniversary concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, Upper Ridgewood Community Church, 35 Fairmount Road, will celebrate a century of faith and community service with an anniversary concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 1st .

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Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra will offer a special premier of composer Craig Morris’s “Elegy (for Tyler Clementi)”

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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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Downed Wires blocked Access to Hawes School Friday Afternoon in Ridgewood

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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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Residents Unaware of the Village of Ridgewood’s Work on Crafting the Master Plan Over the last Eight Years Should Pass on Voting in November

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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 Central Business District Needs Clean Up Before the Annual Car Show

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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.

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North Jersey Masters is Offering Bus Transportation to Runners Seeking Transport to/from the NYC Marathon Start/finish

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Ridgewood NJ, the North Jersey Masters is offering bus transportation to runners seeking transport to/from the NYC Marathon start/finish on Sunday November 6, 2022.

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The Ridgewood Art Institute is hosting The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club 125th Anniversary Members Show, now thru October 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is proud to be hosting The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club 125th Anniversary Members Show, now thru October 1st. We welcome you to view this exhibit in our beautiful galleries, and acquaint yourselves with all that RAI has to offer to Artists and Art Enthusiasts alike. For more information on this and future events, as well as class scheduling and workshops,

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DEA Warns of “rainbow fentanyl” Used to Target Young Americans

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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.

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JOIN THE CHORUS OF THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company cannot wait to begin rehearsals for our November production of The Pirates of Penzance next week, and you still have a chance to join us by joining our chorus!

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Ridgewood Public Library Strategic Planning

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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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Cookie Company Chip City is Coming to Ridgewood

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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.

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Rep Josh Gottheimer Gets Pointers on the Finer Art of Bagel Making in 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!

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Update from Mayor Knudsen

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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.

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