
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
December 2, 2020
7:30 P.M.

THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
December 2, 2020
7:30 P.M.


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Ridgewood NJ, With all the discontent surrounding the pandemic and national politics I thought it would be a good idea to divert our attention to an earlier time for a fictional “coming of age” story that I wrote about Chris Bronson, a 1969 graduate of Ridgewood High School. “Return to Shandalee: 1969 and The Summer of Love” is partly set in Ridgewood, NJ with references to Valley Hospital, Woolworth’s, Ridgewood Avenue, Van Neste Park, and many other places and people whose names I changed. Anybody from New Jersey over sixty reading my book can understand the references to “the Jersey shore,” foregone Catskill resorts, antiquated summer camps, and the current events of the time. All others who first fell in love when they were teenagers will understand the angst of it all but should be comforted by the tale of the central characters and how it shaped their future. “Shandalee” is a 5-Star novel available through Amazon in Kindle or paperback. It should take your mind off 2020!

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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday, December 5th will be Ridgewood Sale Days, with great deals to be found in many of our stores and businesses.
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In a Hurry ?
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Ridgewood NJ, The Central Business District has several 15-minute complimentary parking spaces on Oak Street, Chestnut Street, North Broad Street, off of East Ridgewood Avenue, and Wilsey Square on the west side. These parking spaces are limited to 15 minutes only, are free of charge to everyone, and are to be used to do a quick errand or pick up food or visit a business. Please be advised that if you are parked in these spaces longer than 15 minutes, you may receive a parking summons. These spaces have been generously sponsored by several local businesses, which are acknowledged on the 15-minute parking signs. We encourage you to stay longer in the Central Business District by parking in one of our many lots or the Hudson Street parking garage (at $1/hour), and there is also on-street parking available (at $1.25/hour).

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Ridgewood NJ, Small Business Saturday falls on November 28 this year, one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That’s especially true for restaurants and retail shops. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging people to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Hudson Street garage offers a side benefit or added attraction to Ridgewood residents , commuters and shoppers . Take the elevator to the top floor (4) and a behold the panoramic view of the Village of Ridgewood . From the 4th floor parking deck one can see the whole central business district both east side and west. Free parking is also offered on DECEMBER 5th, 12th, and 19th , shop Ridgewood enjoy the view .
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How often do you spend a full day going through your work email inbox, reading, and replying to emails? Dealing with never-ending messages that seemingly need replies can be quite frustrating. It can get to a point where you find yourself checking your work email every couple of minutes because you want to respond to customers as soon as possible.
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Ridgewood NJ, all Village offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on November 26th, and the Recycling Center will also be closed. On November 27th, there will be garbage and recycling pickup and the Recycling Center will be open.

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Ridgewood NJ, Small Business Saturday falls on November 28 this year, one of the most difficult years ever for many locally owned businesses across the state. That’s especially true for restaurants and retail shops. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging people to support small businesses in a variety of ways on Small Business Saturday and beyond.
Continue reading Small Business Saturday More Important Than Ever This Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine at 28 Oak Street, is getting ready for Thanksgiving by sharing the holiday spirit and donating hot Thanksgiving meals to feed the less fortunate .

Ridgewood, New Jersey is an All-American kind of place to be. It was ranked one of the “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. in 2010. The communities are close knit. The shopping is exquisite, and the area sports a slower pace of living to make the most of life’s moments.
Continue reading Living In Ridgewood: What To Expect From This Modern New Jersey Town


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Ridgewood NJ, its been a less contentious leaf season so far this season but with so resident working from home the constant sound of leaf blower is driving residents crazy . COVID19 has pushed many into a remote work environment and remote learning environment . This often means neighbors are hearing the sweet sound of power tools for the very first time . Many have expressed frustration and the inability to enjoy the outdoors .
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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Several Ridgewood Police officers escorted the Village’s 2020 Christmas Tree to the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Broad Street on Saturday morning, November 21st.. Officers also provided traffic control while workers from Downes Tree Service removed the tree from a flatbed trailer and erected it.
Continue reading The Village of Ridgewood 2020 Christmas Tree Has Arrived