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Ridgewood Central Business District offers 15-minute complimentary parking spaces

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Ridgewood NJ, The Central Business District will 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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Unstable Homeless Man Arrested Again in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, once again Ridgewood Police arrest the homeless man who has at time terrorized the central business district . The Ridgewood blog has reported for months on  the deification, harassment , lude  and violent behavior of this individual . The Ridgewood police department has patiently dealt with him for months , arresting him on several occasions . This individual has clearly demonstrated that he is both the threat to public safety and a danger to himself .

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The Village of Ridgewood Gears Up for the Annual “Downtown for the Holidays”

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and face masks will be required. The event will be held on December 4, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., when East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed from Maple Avenue to Broad Street, creating a pedestrian mall. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a trackless train for the kids to ride; a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area by various groups; mimes in store windows; and a decorated fire truck. Santa Claus and The Grinch will also be appearing on various rooftops throughout the Central Business District, see if you can find them! Our stores and eateries welcome you as we all join together, to start the holiday season!

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NJ Transit “My Active Trip” Feature Provides Rail Customers Ability To Set Alerts When Train Arrives At Destination

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT is launching a new feature on its mobile app that will make it easier than ever for rail customers to use their location to navigate the system with their mobile devices. Customers will now have the ability, once their phone’s location services are enabled, to use the “My Active Trip” feature, which will provide a push notification to alert customers on board a train when they are approaching their selected destination.

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The Importance of Creating a Lasting Impression on Customers

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Any business owner knows that their success depends on their customers’ satisfaction. Ensuring customer satisfaction is an ongoing process; it takes consistent care and effort to maintain the good relationship you have built with your clients. Unfortunately, customers have very high expectations and very low tolerance. They’ll be quick to judge you based on the first impression they get of you, which is why first impressions matter the most. Otherwise, you’ll have to go above and beyond to salvage the damaged trust. Luckily, there are many ways through which you can leave great lasting impressions on your customers, and it all begins with knowing how to live up to their expectations. 

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Village of Ridgewood’s 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony

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Ridgewood NJ, Neither COVID or a light rain could stop the Village of Ridgewood’s 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony held at Van Neste Memorial Park .The Ridgewood Police Honor Guard presented the colors for  the Veterans Day ceremony .

Mayor Susan Kundsen , Deputy Mayor Mike Sedon , Sergeant James Leonard, American Legion Post  53 Commander Bob Paoli , Legionnaire Bill Leahy, and Father John Ginty were among the speakers ( we will update  as we get more information). National Anthem sung by Sally Ann Tumas-Skoric.  Other council members in attendance Pan Perron, Lorraine Reynolds and Bernadette Walsh .

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History of Veterans Day

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Washington DC, World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

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Ridgewood Christie’s International Agent Lists “Once in a Lifetime Property in Hunterdon County”

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HUNTERDON COUNTY NJ ,Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced that Windward Farm is currently listed for sale by Realtor-Associate® Priscilla Reynolds of the Ridgewood Office. This extraordinary, secluded farm estate is a one-of-a-kind property that cannot be replicated. “The first time touring this property, I was astonished by the superb construction, detail, and wide array of amenities I’ve not seen elsewhere. I am honored to represent the sale of Windward Farm.  It is more than a luxury property; it is a family home that has unmatched beauty and character. The property is also conveniently a one hour and fifteen-minute drive from New York City and Philadelphia,” said Priscilla Reynolds.

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Ridgewood School District is Looking For a Superintendent of Schools

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The largest district in Bergen County and known throughout the state and nation for its academic excellence and high student achievement, we serve approximately 5,800 students in 10 schools supported by an $115M+ budget, and an outstanding staff and facilities.

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Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions. Directly impacting Village restaurants. All restaurants must close indoor premises by 10 p.m. cannot and cannot reopen until 5 p.m., effective Thursday, Nov. 12th. Outdoor dining can continue past 10 p.m., as can takeout and delivery service,  and heated dining bubbles will be allowed, according to Governor Phil Murphy, who addressed the media this afternoon at the War Memorial in Trenton.

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The Great Escape of the Ziggy the Ridgewood Cockatiel

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire and Ridgewood Police personnel were dispatched to assist a Walthery Avenue resident rescue her pet Cockatiel from a privately owned shade tree on Sunday morning, 11/08. The bird, Ziggy, escaped from home sometime on Saturday, 11/07, and apparently spent the night perched high up in the tree. Firefighters and a police officer were unsuccessful in coaxing Ziggy down and recommended the owner contact a local animal control service for guidance. Some of the owner’s neighbors were last spotted throwing tennis balls into the tree in the hopes of getting Ziggy to fly back home. Anyone have a further update?

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The Village of Ridgewood Shade Tree Division Tree Planting is Underway

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Ridgewood NJ, according to resident Boyd Loving , “Shade tree planting in the Village is underway right now, and there are three (3) different contractors doing this year’s plantings. Painted markings like this indicate the locations at which planting will take place.”

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Ridgewood Schools Reports 2 Individuals Test Positive for COVID at George Washington Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood schools are reporting that two individuals from George Washington Middle School have tested positive for COVID19 on November 4th, no other details are available about the individuals . In a letter the District says ,”The District is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state, and local health department guidance in order to assure the health and safety of our community. Upon conclusion of the investigation, all close contacts were identified and notified. If you have not been notified then your child has not been determined to be a close contact. We clean and disinfect our schools daily. The district is also taking precautions to prevent the introduction and spread of viruses and other germs and is cleaning frequently touched surfaces daily. The status of this situation is fluid, and we are monitoring it closely.”

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“One Village One Vote” Petition Issues Return

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Ridgewood NJ, Can someone please explain why Superior Court Judge Estela M. De La Cruz ordered Village Clerk Heather Mailander to add the One Village One Vote group’s petition to November’s ballot when the petition clearly didn’t include the number of registered voter signatures required by law (NJSA 19:60-1.1)?

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