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League of Women Voters Ridgewood Village Council Candidates Forum Tonight

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Ridgewood NJ, mark your calendars! The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is hosting a Ridgewood Village Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ridgewood Village Hall (131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ).

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Many NJ School Districts and Municipalities Fail to Comply with Requirement to submit Current Union Contracts to the Public Employment Relations Commission

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Ridgewood NJ, a review by the Office of the State Comptroller finds a majority of school districts including Ridgewood and more than one in four municipalities have failed to comply with a requirement to submit current union contracts to the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). The widespread—and growing—noncompliance undermines transparency, according to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) review, released today.

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Ridgewood Schools Celebrating Excellence: Ashby and Tradition of Excellence Award Winners

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Ridgewood NJ, each year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community comes together to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in their service to the district. Two prestigious awards honor the dedication and contributions of staff members: the Ashby Award and the Tradition of Excellence Award.

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Vision 2030: Ridgewood Schools Will be Hosting a Community In-Person Public Forum

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is excited to announce an upcoming community in-person public forum, kicking off the Vision 2030 initiative. This event is a unique opportunity for residents, parents, students, guardians, town officials, business owners, and more to come together and help shape the future of our schools and community.

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Superintendent Gina Cinotti Announces Retirement Amid Credential Suspension

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Saddle River NJ, six weeks after the New Jersey Department of Education’s State Board of Examiners suspended her credentials for one year, School Superintendent Gina Cinotti announced her retirement from the Saddle River School District on Wednesday.

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Back to School: Ridgewood and Glen Rock, first day of school is set for September 3rd

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Ridgewood NJ, as summer winds down, local students are gearing up to return to school. In both Ridgewood and Glen Rock, the first day of school is set for September 3, and in Ridgewood, it’s scheduled as a minimum day. Be sure to check with your district closer to the date for any last-minute changes.

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New Sidewalks on East Glen in Ridgewood to be Completed by Start of School

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, East Glen sidewalks are nearly complete and should be done before  the beginning of the new school year.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday July 22 at 6pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on Monday July 22, 2024 at  6:00 PM for the Regular Public Meeting  at the Education Center.

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Ridgewood Board of Education’s roll call vote protocol comes under scrutiny

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Ridgewood NJ, the announced outcome of a roll call vote taken during Monday night’s Ridgewood BOE meeting has brought into question the legitimacy of the BOE’s roll call voting protocol.

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Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 24th at 6pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 24th at 6pm for a regular public meeting at the Education Center on Cottage Place.

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BREAKING: Excessive Heat Pushes RHS Graduation Ceremony Back to 5:30 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Jeffrey Nyhuis, Principal said in an email ,”We look forward to graduating the Class of 2024 tonight at Ridgewood High School. In light of the extreme heat, we will delay the start of the ceremony by thirty minutes to 5:30 PM. We will also shorten the ceremony without affecting the student speeches and performances. The goal is to keep our students and guests safe.”

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Ridgewood’s Schools Superintendant & BOE President Both Say BOE DID NOT Help Prepare Schedler Development Application

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Ridgewood NJ, in response to questions posed by at least two (2) members of the public during Monday night’s BOE meeting, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz and BOE President Sheila Brogan both publicly said this – “No public or private meetings” were held between any BOE representative(s) and anyone from the Village of Ridgewood concerning preparation of the recent application for development of the Schedler property. In short, the application was prepared & submitted without the BOE’s input or review.

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School Pauses to Remember as Country Remembers Upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded today of the real reason behind Memorial Day when members of American Legion 53 joined the students at the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. Each year the school selects a veteran to highlight. But, this year, the event highlighted the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, remembering the day 150,000 allied soldiers invaded Normandy, France, which was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1944. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe.

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