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New Jersey’s Crackdown on Car Thefts Continues: What Ridgewood Residents Should Know

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Car theft has emerged as a pressing concern across New Jersey, with suburban communities like Ridgewood and surrounding Bergen County experiencing a notable uptick in incidents. 

While overall crime rates have declined in the state, the sophistication and boldness of auto theft operations have intensified, posing significant challenges for residents and law enforcement alike. Understanding the evolving tactics of car thieves, the legal ramifications of auto theft, and the preventive measures available are crucial for community safety and awareness.

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Winter Storm Alert: Important Updates for Ridgewood Residents

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has issued a Winter Storm Alert as severe weather approaches. Please take the following precautions to ensure your safety and help keep our community clear and accessible.

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Calling All Ridgewood Residents: Help Shape the Future of Our Schools with Vision 2030!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Schools and Board of Education are excited to announce the launch of Vision 2030, a strategic plan designed to guide our schools’ excellence for the next five years. But we can’t do it alone—we need your input!

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Ridgewood Residents Express Concerns Over Village Parks and Rec Flyer

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Ridgewood NJ, the recently released Village parks and recreation flyer has sparked concern among Ridgewood residents, particularly a local advocacy group known as Just Us 4 Justice. The group voiced their frustration on the Village’s Facebook page, highlighting serious environmental concerns that they believe have been overlooked by the local government.

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Deadline to File For Ridgewood Village Council Run is August 22, 2024

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Ridgewood NJ, Nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council. They may be picked up at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Vagianos and Mortimer Running for Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos and Bee Man Frank Mortimer are running to Village Council and have registered with NJ Law Enforcement Election Commission.

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Seeking Ridgewood Residents to Volunteer to Serve on Various Boards and Committees

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Project Pride, The Ridgewood Arts Council, Green Ridgewood, and the Ridgewood Green Team Advisory Committee.

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Ridgewood Residents are required to clear snow and ice on abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm has passed

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

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SEEKING RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES DEADLINE – 12/9/2022

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: The Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, The Library Board of Trustees, The Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board, The Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, The Central Business District Advisory Committee, the Open Space Committee, The Shade Tree Commission, Green Ridgewood, Ridgewood Green Team, Project Pride Committee, The Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board, The Ridgewood Arts Council, The Stigma Free Task Force, The Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee, and the Historic Preservation Commission, for a Class C member.

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The Ridgewood High School Ice Hockey Foundation is holding their annual MUM PLANT SALE, from August 22nd through the September 13th

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Ice Hockey Foundation is holding their annual MUM PLANT SALE, from August 22 through the September 13. Players are calling upon Ridgewood residents and businesses asking for orders during that time. Delivery of the plants will take place the weekend of September 24. This plant sale is the biggest fundraiser of the year and literally keeps our athletes on the ice! Please consider saying “Yes”, if a player calls on you.

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Lifelong Village resident Jim Van Goor former Chief of the Ridgewood Fire Department Joins Current Mayor Mayor Susan Knudsen in Race for Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council.  They may be picked up at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.  The deadline for filing completed nominating petitions is September 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood Kindergarten Registration Now Open

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Ridgewood NJ, Registration for children who will enter kindergarten or be new first graders to the district in September 2022 opens on January 15, 2022. Ridgewood residents can register online only by completing the registration process no later than February 13, 2022.

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Sending Thousands of Articles of Pre-owned Equipment from Ridgewood Residents to kids in Need Around the World

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Ridgewood NJ, Adam Compain grew up in Ridgewood and I’m a former Maroon soccer player (from 1991 – 2004). His father Daniel Compain and he started www.SENDcharity.org back in 2000. Since, they’ve been sending thousands of articles of used equipment from Ridgewood residents to kids in need around the world– as close as to Paterson and as far as Haiti and Kenya.
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Reader points out, ” that the placement of the pickleball courts here was done in the same way… arbitrary, capricious, with no prior notice to the neighbors or neighborhood”

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“Our heartfelt thanks to Mayor Knudsen. The neighbors of the Glen School playing area are grateful. We hope the pickleball players will find another form of exercise in which to participate in order to maintain their health during this difficult Covid-19 time. However, there are both public (free) and private pickleball courts in Bergen County which are located in non- residential areas, and which are available to Ridgewood residents. (Google it.) To answer some comments, I would say that the revenue brought in by pickleball each year is considerably less then the taxes paid by the Glen School neighbors each year. Perhaps you might agree that the taxpayers that live here deserve consideration. To the person who complained about the court closing being arbitrary and capricious, I would point out that the placement of the pickleball courts here was done in the same way… arbitrary, capricious, with no prior notice to the neighbors or neighborhood, during the prior administration. So, again, thank you Mayor Knudsen. I hope that by March 22, a way can be found to resolve this situation equitably for all concerned. And Happy New Year.”

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Another Ridgewood 4 Black Liberation protest is planned for this Saturday, July 18th at 4:00 p.m.

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To Ridgewood Central Business District Businesses:
As you know, the Central Business District Welcome Back to Ridgewood event creates a pedestrian mall by closing streets from North Walnut Street to Broad Street every Saturday and Sunday. Every other weekend there have been about fifty protesters from Ridgewood 4 Black Liberation gathering, marching, yelling and using bullhorns. Although disruptive, the demonstrations, comprised primarily of Ridgewood residents, have been mostly peaceful. Unfortunately, some protesters have physically tried to grab customers sitting in chairs or otherwise harass CBD patrons. On July 4th, one of the protesters was arrested for obstructing traffic.

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