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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA April 28, 2021 7:30 P.M.

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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.us. 

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Ridgewood Schools 2021-2022 County Approved Budget Adds a 1.99% Tax Increase

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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday night Ridgewood School Board meeting , Superintendent Dr. Gorman and School Business Administrator Mr. Bisig presented the 2021-2022 County Approved Budget, beginning with highlights about the district and a sampling of achievements and honors. Ms. Poelstra the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum shared how the budget supports the academic program and reviewed curriculum updates to align with revised New Jersey Student Learning Standards for science, visual and performing arts, world languages, and career readiness, life literacies, and key skills. She reviewed areas of focus for professional development which support the goals and objectives of the RPS Strategic Plan and provided examples of innovative academic programming in the district, such as AP Capstone, Ridgewood Academy for Health Professions (RAHP), Career Pathways in Medicine Program (CPM), and a variety of STEAM and other interdisciplinary offerings.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on April 26, 2021 at 7pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on April 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM for an Executive Session and at 7:00 PM for the Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.

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Bergen Towns Follow Different Paths on Legalizing Marijuana

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly supported legalizing marijuana on the November ballot. But many municipalities in the state are banning dispensaries, pot farms and manufacturing, and taking a “not in my back yard” approach  to legalized marijuana sales.

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The Valley Hospital Has Received a Supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has received a supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and have opened up the ability to make appointments for those ages 18 and older. The Moderna vaccine is not approved for administration to those under age 18; 16 and 17-year-olds CAN NOT receive the Moderna vaccine.

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Village of Ridgewood: Bergen County United Way & Madeline Corporation Special Needs Independent Living Units

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood: Bergen County United Way & Madeline Corporation Special Needs Independent Living Units.

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Wild Duck Pond to Get a Facelift in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ former Mayor and Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M Hache used Earth Day to announce on Facebook that Bergen County is going to restore the Duck Pond in Ridgewood .

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Ridgewood Blog Promotes 2021 “Night Out for Big Foot “ for Earth Day

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Frame 352 from the Patterson-Gimlin film, alleged by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin to show a Bigfoot, and by some others to show a man in a gorilla suit.

Reader say the Ridgewood Bog should organize a “Night Out for Big Foot “

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Ridgewood NJ, This year not to left out of the Village Earth Day festivities , the Ridgewood  blog will promote a “Night Out for Big Foot “ on April 22nd .

It’s about where the journey takes you, too — even if you come back empty handed. “I’ve been all over the States and seen some amazing things — landscapes and sunsets and hills and mountains,” Tyler says. “Even when nothing happens, you’re still in the woods. You’re still out in it.” Tyler Bounds

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111th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Monday, July 5, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ,  111th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Monday, July 5, 2021 . Please join us for our annual flag raising ceremony in Wilsey Square at 9am on July 5th.  Please follow all local and state social distancing guidelines when attending this event.  We will also being streaming the ceremony live on our Facebook page.

Check back soon for more details regarding the 2021 Celebration . Please consider making a donation to keep our great tradition alive! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GVYWEVF3BAGPJ

THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER, DONATE AND WORK TO MAKE OUR CELEBRATION A GREAT SUCCESS YEAR AFTER YEAR!

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The 2021-2022 Ridgewood School Budget will be presented to the public Today Monday, April 19 at 7:00 PM.

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Ridgewood NJ, The 2021-2022 Ridgewood School Budget will be presented to the public on Monday, April 19 at 7:00 PM.

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Rogue Village Employee(s) submit bogus Schedler development plan to State of NJ

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen has publicly announced that a development plan for Schedler Park recently sent to the State of NJ’s Historic Preservation Office for approval, was submitted to the State without the review or approval of Ridgewood’s Village Council.

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Ridgewood Schools Named “2021 Best Communities for Music Education”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, recognizing commitment and support to music education and the benefits it offers students! This distinction was awarded to 686 Districts!

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Mining Bees at Work Nothing to Fear

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Ridgewood NJ, signs in the county park this morning offer nothing to fear no ,they are  not “murder hornets”.  While much light has been shed on the plight of honeybees because they are highly valued as the pollinators of 70% of North American food crops, very little is said about the struggle of our native pollinating bees.”

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Many Outdoor dining Fixtures are Obstructing the view of both Drivers and Pedestrians in Ridgewood’s CBD

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Ridgewood NJ, this morning a pedestrian was almost injured crossing the street on Broad Street near the Hudson garage.  It seems the outdoor dinning fixtures  are obstructing the view of both drivers and pedestrians.