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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools present its tentative $130 Million 2025-2026 Budget as district wide enrollment continues to decline.
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Ridgewood NJ, Today marks Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year on 17th March in Ireland and by Irish communities around the world. The celebration marks the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century and represents the arrival of Christianity in the country. The Irish have observed this day as a holiday for over 1,000 years, and while the festival began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, today it has become an international celebration of Irish culture.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s 2024 Energy Master Plan (EMP) is under scrutiny as officials and stakeholders voice concerns over its all-electrification strategy. At a recent New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) public stakeholder meeting, industry leaders, including NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor, warned that the plan could lead to higher energy costs and a less reliable power grid.
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Water
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has officially started the next phase of its PFAS Treatment Facility project, a major initiative to ensure cleaner, safer drinking water for residents.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment: Major Pipeline Project Underway
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey commuters could face major disruptions this spring as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has rejected a settlement proposal in its ongoing wage dispute with NJ Transit. The decision paves the way for a possible train engineers’ strike as early as March 22, 2025.
Continue reading NJ Transit Engineers Reject Federal Wage Proposal, Potential Strike Looms in March
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Ridgewood NJ, West Glen Avenue will be closed in both directions from Oak Street to North Monroe Street – Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 pm through Friday, March 7 at 4:00 pm.
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark and Ridgewood Public Schools
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School recently hosted Super Science Saturday, an annual hands-on learning event that brought science students and families from across the tri-state area together for a day filled with experiments, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.
Continue reading Super Science Saturday Draws Tri-State Families to Ridgewood High School
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) is proud to announce the return of its Motor Unit, marking the first time in several years that the department has reinstated its motorcycle division. Police motorcycles play a crucial role in traffic enforcement, patrol duties, escorts, public relations, and parades, making this addition a significant milestone for the community.
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 took advantage of the beautiful weather this morning to conduct pre-plan training at The Benjamin on Franklin Avue in the central business district , one of the town’s large multi-family residential buildings.
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Ridgewood NJ, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon voiced concerns about government inefficiency on Monday, as the Trump administration moves to terminate thousands of federal employees and restructure agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump is off to a strong start in his return to the White House, with a 52% approval rating, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. The survey reveals that 33% of Americans strongly approve of Trump’s performance, while 19% somewhat approve. Meanwhile, 43% disapprove, and 5% remain undecided.
Continue reading Trump’s Approval Rating Hits 52% After First Month Back in Office
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 members from A and B platoons participated in an ice rescue drill at Graydon Pool, enhancing their life-saving skills in cold-water emergencies.
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Ridgewood NJ, in order to “improve traffic flow“ and generate “much-needed revenue” for their city, Hoboken City Council members voted late last year to eliminate free parking in all of Hoboken‘s business districts on Sundays between the hours of 9 AM and 9 PM.
Continue reading No More Free Sunday Parking in Hoboken’s Business District – Is Ridgewood next?
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANTONIO GINES, 43, of Ridgewood, NJ, on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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