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Ridgewood NJ, After prudently shutting down all in-person activities for over a year the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its return to live performances with a series of free pops concerts in Bergen county parks.
photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported on or about May 15, 2021, the Glenwood Road Hill will be closed while the NJ Department of Transportation and NJ Transit improve the railroad crossing at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station. This closure will last for approximately 30 days. When Glenwood Road reopens, it will be a one-way street, down the hill.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon today called on the Murphy administration to end the confusion and fear that is preventing homeowner associations and residential communities from opening public pools.
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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday Council meeting, Mayor Susan Knudsen read a written statement that, defending her position to reduce the role of emergency services and shift daytime emergency medical services coverage to the Ridgewood Fire Department. The latest budget calls for the addition of two more firefighters.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday at the Village Council meeting chief financial officer Bob Rooney laid out the case for a 4.3 percent municipal tax increase .Rooney explained that a tax increase is needed due to lost revenues from COVID-19, consecutive years of modest or no tax increases, and the use of one-time, non-recurring revenues to balance the budget. The 52.9 million Village budget including the 4.3 percent municipal tax increase will be voted on by the Village Council at the May 12 meeting .
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Experienced Real Estate Industry Leader Provides Tailored Training Program to New and Experienced Sales Associates
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RIDGEWOOD NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey is proud to announce the appointment of Ferne Lambert as Director of Education. Ferne is a highly respected and experienced industry leader with over 35 years of sales and management experience. The company’s remarkable success and rapid growth this past year, notably leading as the #1 Real Estate Brokerage in Northwest Bergen County in New Jersey Year-to-Date in 2021 (by dollar volume per NJMLS 600 area), paved the way for Ferne to educate and train new licensees in today’s fast-paced real estate market as well as coach experienced agents, helping them to elevate their business to the next level.
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, has a new parishioner . The hawk has moved into the trees behind the Religious Ed Building (former Convent) and can be seen perched on the chimney of that building or the school throughout the day. He/She also likes to perch on the crosses on the roof line of the church. Next time you are here look up and see if you can spot it!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew participated in the 2021 City Championship Regatta with 15 entries, surpassed only by Conestoga Crew Club with 16. The event, hosted by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, was held without the usual tents and crowds in order to keep all participants as safe as possible under the circumstances. Ten boats advanced to the finals and 7 boats earned medals, including 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crew WINS 7 MEDALS at Cities Championship Regatta!!
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Ridgewood NJ, a memorial for the Ridgewood women who perished in a fire on April 26 , Sharon Maes .
Continue reading Memorial for the Ridgewood Woman who Perished in a fire on April 26th
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute 68th Annual Sponsor Show is available for viewing online, as well as in our lovely galleries. Here is one of the beautiful pieces that has been donated by our Artist Members. All proceeds for this event go directly to The Ridgewood Art Institute, a veritable jewel in our community, that so many of us call home.
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For the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are being held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom
Continue reading THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA May 5, 2021 7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, state Senator Steven Oroho (R) , working with state Senator Paul Sarlo (D), from Wood-Ridge are also asking for New Jersey to join a lawsuit filed by New Hampshire with the U.S. Supreme Court over a similar situation with Massachusetts. New Hampshire has no state income tax, but does have commuters who work in Massachusetts and pay taxes there.
