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Parking Kiosks in Ridgewood May be Replaced Due to User Complaints

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Ridgewood NJ, Village officials are currently investigating the possibility of replacing all parking kiosks because users are complaining that the kiosks’ operational buttons are too small. If approved, the replacement project would span over several years due to costs.

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New Jersey Drone Mystery Sparks Concern and Calls for Action

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Ridgewood NJ, Residents and officials across New Jersey are grappling with an unusual mystery: the repeated sightings of large drones in the skies over central and northern parts of the state. These unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), spotted since mid-November, have prompted a flurry of concerns, from public safety to national security.

The Village is aware that drones have been sighted over Ridgewood, and the Police Department has reported all sightings to both county and federal agencies through the proper reporting chains. As information becomes available, it will be shared with residents.

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Ridgewood PBA donates $6,000 to Brick City Rescue

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Ridgewood NJ, on December 3rd the Ridgewood PBA Local 20 proudly donated $6,000 to Brick City Rescue, one of the benefactors of our October 6th Food Truck Festival!

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Milling and Paving Schedule For Glen Rock/Ridgewood Border

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department cautions on road work in Glen Rock and Ridgewood. Please see the following notice for upcoming milling and paving conducted by Ridgewood Water. All closures will be between approximately 7AM-5PM.

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Two-Vehicle Collision in Ridgewood Sends SUV Onto Front Lawn—No Injuries Reported

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Ridgewood, NJ, A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon sent an Acura SUV skidding up onto the front lawn of a nearby home. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Sunday Morning Crash Sends Car into Ridgewood Home, Injures One

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Ridgewood NJ, a dramatic two-car collision early Sunday, November 3, at the intersection of West Saddle River Road and Terhune Road in Ridgewood, left a Honda sedan crashed against a single-family home and sent the driver of a Tesla to the hospital.

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Road Work Begins on Ackerman Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, October 28th, a contractor for Bergen County will begin work on Ackerman Avenue in preparation for milling on October 29th and paving on October 30th. The work will begin at 7:00 am at the intersection of Godwin Avenue, and continue down Ackerman Avenue toward South Broad Street. Detours will be in place. Please build extra time into your schedule if you will be driving in this area.

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Collision at Ridgewood Intersection: Both Drivers Hospitalized

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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday afternoon, October 25, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood. The incident involved a black SUV and a white four-door sedan.

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Tractor Trailer Mishap on Route 17 in Ridgewood Could Have Been Fatal, Driver Escapes with Minor Injuries

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Ridgewood NJ, a tractor trailer driver narrowly avoided a life-threatening accident on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood on Tuesday, October 22. The 40-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries after a malfunction occurred while he was troubleshooting his disabled vehicle on the roadside.

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Ridgewood Police: Increase in dangerous behavior and motor vehicle collisions involving e-bikes

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Ridgewood NJ, as E-bikes and similar motorized 2-3 wheel vehicles become more popular, the Ridgewood Police are seeing an increase in dangerous behavior and motor vehicle collisions involving these types of “bicycles”.

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Hit-and-Run in Midland Park: Fatal Accident Under Investigation

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Midland Park NJ, tragedy struck Midland Park on Friday evening, at approximately 7:09 p.m.,  October 11th, when a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Witte Drive. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson after being transported by the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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Sunday October 6th, the 3rd Annual Ridgewood PBA Food Truck Festival!

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Ridgewood NJ, looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday while supporting great causes? Mark your calendars for October 6th and head to Linwood & Maple in Ridgewood, NJ, for the 3rd Annual Ridgewood PBA Local 20 Food Truck Festival! From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a day filled with amazing food, family-friendly activities, and a chance to give back to the community.

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Two-Vehicle Collision Sends Cars Onto Lawn in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, an early Saturday afternoon crash on September 28 at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood left two vehicles on the lawn of a nearby home. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to The Valley Hospital by Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS.

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Ridgewood Collision Leaves One Injured and Two Vehicles Damaged

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Ridgewood NJ, a late afternoon crash on Tuesday, September 24, at the intersection of Kenilworth Road and Laurel Road in Ridgewood resulted in significant damage to a stop sign, a Toyota Corolla, and a Toyota Camry. The collision also left the driver of the Corolla injured.

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