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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon plans to add a fuel and inflation surcharge to the fees it collects from US third-party sellers who use its fulfillment services. The new fee will go into effect from April 28 and is subject to change. It will apply to all product types. The surcharge is 24 cents per unit, lower than UPS’s surcharge of 42 cents.
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Ridgewood NJ, It took two years, but media “reporters” have finally figured out the Black Lives Matter is just another corrupt money-raising racket . Will the Ridgewood parents who organized the BLM protests be taken to task ?
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Ridgewood NJ, frequent readers of the blog know that for years the blog has pointed out congestion and access to the central business district is a far bigger issue than parking . Over the years the Village seems have done almost everything possible to make congestion worse ie… suicide bike lanes , traffic easing and street level valet parking and so on.
Ridgewood is a bustling neighborhood. It is made up of numerous communities, each of which has something unique to offer. Here is a list of some of them, along with their characteristics. Check them out!
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Ridgewood NJ, First Flight Theatre Company based in Ridgewood, NJ announced the kickoff of their 2022 season with COME FLY WITH US, First Flights first in-person Benefit on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7pm at The Hermitage Museum, 335 Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus NJ.
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Ridgewood NJ, Last week’s heavy rain caused localized flooding in the towns of Ridgewood , Hillsdale, New Milford, and Westwood .Remember, flood waters often conceal hazards that are not immediately obvious—and some of them can be deadly. According to PSE&G here’s what you need to know.
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“Longtime Ridgewood family seeking assistance around our home two days a week for four hours each day (with potential to increase over time). Our children are grown and have moved out, so it is just one couple (in our 60s and 70s). We’d like someone to help with tidying and light housework such as laundry, helping to prepare meals and clean up the kitchen, general decluttering/reorganizing, and other miscellaneous tasks as they become needed. If interested, please email Randa Tohme at [email protected].”
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Ridgewood NJ, on Sunday April 10 the Village of Ridgewood presents the annual Daffodil Festival and Earth Day celebrations at Van Nests Square from 11 am to 2pm , featuring a Daffy Dog Parade at 1230pm .
This years theme is “2022 Act now …for the Green of Ridgewood ” . Showing casing the importance of sustainability and showcases how Green Ridgewood promotes Ridgewood going green.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for a Ridgewood business owner, in the Central Business District, to serve on the Central Business District Advisory Committee. The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) will work with the Village Council, business owners and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to improve the viability of the CBD, including traffic flow and patterns, parking, pedestrian safety and the balance of commercial uses; while maintaining and refining the historic and aesthetic elements to create a more desirable, vibrant and memorable destination for all visitors.
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Ridgewood NJ, Staffing shortages, particularly aides and substitutes, have become a major issue for public schools statewide as well as in Ridgewood . The Ridgewood Board of Education has discussed strategies to attract applicants for these positions.
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Ridgewood NJ, inflation is now at 7.9% – a 40-year high, according to government figures. Clearly the categories of gas, food, and housing, it’s considerably higher.
Continue reading Data Suggests Inflation Pressures Are Sending Recessionary Signals
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is returning for its beloved summer concerts, with two performances scheduled for the weekend of July 9-10. On Saturday, the orchestra will perform at Rindlaub Park in Saddle River, and on Sunday, it will play at the Westwood Gazebo.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on April 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department asks residents if they know what cars have mirrors that fold in when the vehicle is locked?
The thieves do.Don’t make it easy for them to find their next victim. Lock your cars.Vehicle thefts continue throughout the state day and night. Give us a call if you see any suspicious activity.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department were summoned to Ridgewood High School late Friday morning when a bomb threat at Ridgewood high school phoned into central dispatch. Ridgewood police assisted by numerous agencies searched the interior and exterior of the school and confirmed this was a false threat. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau assisted by the Bergen county prosecutors office is investigating the call. There is currently no threat to the students.
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