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Valley Hospital Ties for 5th Highest Rated Hospital in New Jersey

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U.S. News Hospitals Rankings and Ratings

August 9,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, U.S. News has issued it top hospitals rankings and ratings. The U.S. News Best Hospitals analysis reviews hospitals’ performance in clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. Scores are based on several factors, including survival, patient safety, nurse staffing and more. Hospitals are ranked nationally in specialties from cancer to urology and rated in common procedures and conditions, such as heart bypass surgery, hip and knee replacement and COPD. Hospitals are also ranked regionally within states and major metro areas. The Honor Roll recognizes 20 hospitals with outstanding performance across multiple areas of care.

According to the U.S. News Hospitals Rankings and Ratings Hackensack University Medical Center was the top ranked hospital in New Jersey edging out  local Valley Hospital at number 5 , Englewood Hospital and Medical Center number 13 and St. Joseph’s Healthcare System-Paterson also tied for 13.

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914
#1 in New Jersey

Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ is nationally ranked in 3 adult specialties and 1 pediatric specialty.

NATIONALLY RANKED in 3 Specialties & 1 Children’s Specialty
HIGH PERFORMING in 8 Procedures/Conditions

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Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, NJ 07960-6136
#2 in New Jersey

Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is nationally ranked in 2 adult specialties.

NATIONALLY RANKED in 2 Specialties
HIGH PERFORMING in 9 Procedures/Conditions

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
#3 in New Jersey

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is nationally ranked in 1 pediatric specialty.

NATIONALLY RANKED in 1 Children’s Specialty
HIGH PERFORMING in 7 Procedures/Conditions

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, NJ 07754-0397
#4 in New Jersey

Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

HIGH PERFORMING in 8 Procedures/Conditions

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AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6713
#5 in New Jersey

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, NJ is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

HIGH PERFORMING in 6 Procedures/Conditions

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Valley Hospital

Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2726
#5 in New Jersey

Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

HIGH PERFORMING in 7 Procedures/Conditions

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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Englewood, NJ 07631-1898
#13 in New Jersey

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, NJ is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

HIGH PERFORMING in 3 Procedures/Conditions

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St. Joseph’s Healthcare System-Paterson

Paterson, NJ 07503-2691
#13 in New Jersey

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System-Paterson in Paterson, NJ is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

HIGH PERFORMING in 3 Procedures/Conditions

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Movie Night on the Beach at Graydon Pool – Friday, August 11th

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August 5,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Movie Night on the Beach at Graydon Pool , Friday, August 11th (raindate 8/12th) . Movies begins at sundown.  Admissions begins at 7PM.  Tickets – $5  CASH ONLY

Please bring a flashlight, folding chair or a blanket.

Water’s Edge Cafe will be open for special movie treats of:  popcorn, candies, ice cream and beverage.

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Ridgewood Native Patrick Murray Signs as New Orleans Saints Kicker

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August 7,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Joining the New Orleans Saints 10 days into 2017 training camp, Ridgewood native Patrick Murray will compete with Wil Lutz for kicking duties. The three-year NFL veteran has appeared in 18 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns, drilling 21-of-26 field-goal attempts and 34-of-35 PATs.

Murray  attended Don Bosco (Ramsey, N.J.) Prep where he was a three-time letterman as a kicker and punter, earning All-State as a senior…Member of state championship teams from 2006-08…Played baseball and wrestled…Uncles, Ciaran and Brendan, and cousin Aeden, are national Gaelic football players in Ireland…Active in community as a member of Buccaneers, purchasing gifts for patients at children’s hospitals and visiting patients during the holiday season…Has also participated in events involving military veterans, service members and their families…Enjoys reading, playing guitar and playing golf in his spare time…Favorite movie is shooter and favorite TV show is Father Ted…Lists Christy Moore, Darius Rucker and The Pogues as his favorite musicians…Patrick Murray was born on June 22, 1991 in Ridgewood, N.J.

In his collage career Muarry appeared in 44 career games at Fordham, converting on 38 of 54 field goal attempts and totaling 7,985 yards on 186 punts…First-team All-American as senior, kicking 25 of 30 field goals and tallying 52 punts for 2,392 yards…Also won the Fred Mitchell Award, given to nation’s best non-FBS kicker…Earned Third-Team All-America honors as a punter during his junior year…Earned first-team all-league accolade as a freshman punter in 2009…Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance.

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New Fresh Coat Painters Business Comes to Ridgewood Area

New Fresh Coat Painters Business Comes to Ridgewood Area

August 6,2017

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Ridgewood, NJ,  Long-time friends and business partners Frank and Valerie O’Brien and Keith Hartig are pleased to announce the launch of their new professional painting business, Fresh Coat of Ridgewood.

Fresh Coat offers residential and commercial painting services including interior and exterior painting, wood staining and finishing, and other services for nearly every protective coating application. Their professional painters use quality, environmentally safe materials and the company offers a 24/7 receptionist, online scheduling and detailed quotes. Fresh Coat of Ridgewood serves Franklin Lakes, Mahwah, Paramus, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wyckoff and the surrounding communities.

“We know from our own experience that it can be a real challenge to find a good painter you can trust. At Fresh Coat, every customer is a priority, and we treat you that way.  We aren’t just coming in to put paint on walls – we want to make sure it’s done right, done professionally and done on time,” Keith said.

The idea to start a business started when Frank O’Brien, who has been a police officer for almost 9 years, decided he wanted to start planning his next steps. Frank and Valerie have friends in Texas who own the Fresh Coat franchise in Denton, so they started asking questions.

“It all spiraled from there and we asked Keith, who we’ve been friends with for a long time, if he wanted to come on board. Valerie has an office management background and Keith is experienced in customer service and sales, so it’s really a perfect fit for us to be working together,” Frank said.

For the owners, opening Fresh Coat is all about bringing a new, high quality painting business to their community and giving people a new, better option, whether they’re looking to have one wall painted or a whole house painted.

“Valerie and I  – and Keith and his wife – bought houses in Bergen County and we’ve realized how subpar the painting industry was in our area. It was nearly impossible for us to get a call back from a quality painter, let alone a decent quote. At Fresh Coat, we offer a different level of customer service and professionalism. We want to change the industry,” Frank said.

As part of their commitment to customer service, Fresh Coat offers a 3-3-3 customer service pledge, so calls will be answered by a live person within three rings, a quote will be delivered within three days (customer schedule permitting) and the job will be started within three weeks.

Fresh Coat was founded in 2004 as part of Strategic Franchising Systems. Since 2015, Fresh Coat has been included in the Bond’s Top 100 and named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list. Fresh Coat is also part of the International Franchise Association, the Small Business Association’s Franchise Registry, VetFran and Minority Fran. All Fresh Coat employees are trained, dependable, fully insured and background-checked and Fresh Coat of Ridgewood is bonded and insured.

For more information about Fresh Coat of Ridgewood, call (201)383-4466, email [email protected] or visit www.FreshCoatRidgewood.com.

 

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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its Annual RHS Scholarship Charity Golf Classic

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Charity Golf Classic – RHS Scholarship Fund
Mon, August 07, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location: Ramsey Country Club, 105 Lake Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446

Event Description

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its Annual RHS Scholarship
Charity Golf Classic, August 7, 2017 at the
Ramsey Golf and Country Club
105 Lakeside Drive
Ramsey, NJ 07446

The mission of this event is to:
“empower children through education”..
our proceeds go to the kids –
going off to college.

This day is always fun for- serious golfers, beginners, or if you just want to be out on the greens golfers and/or if you just want to join us for the BBQ Lunch or the delicious dinner in the dinning room.

This year will have some, other than golfing
going on…keep checking out the website.

Don’t miss the silent auction, prizes, hole-in-one.

New this year…kids from the RHS golf teams,
are going to play for you…or beat the Kids…
(beat the Pro).

Come and win the “Putting Contest” –
always a challenge and laughs.

If you are a single golfer, join one of our two and or threesomes. If you want to do networking…
the golf course is always the best place.

We have the entire golf course to enjoy…
“two beverage holes” and a “beverage carts”
this will help to keep your score under 90!

For more details call 201-445-2600,
email us [email protected]

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Registration is Open for the Ridgewood YMCA 44th Annual Charity Golf Outing

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August 5,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Registration is Open for the Ridgewood YMCA 44th Annual Charity Golf Outing on September 25th
Proceeds to benefit the Ridgewood YMCA’s Social Responsibility Programs

The Ridgewood YMCA will hold its 44th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Knickerbocker Country Club in Tenafly, New Jersey. Proceeds from the event will support the Ridgewood YMCA’s Social Responsibility Programs.

As a cause-driven organization with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA offers everyone an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y’s Social Responsibility Programs address the needs of the community, striving to turn no one away, regardless of their ability to pay. Examples of the Y’s Social Responsibility Programs include Living Strong, Living Well, a strength and conditioning fitness program developed by Stanford University for cancer patients and survivors; Delay The Disease, a program designed to introduce the benefits of exercise to people with Parkinson’s disease; and Rainbows, providing peer support for children who have experienced a painful family transition such as divorce, separation, death of a loved one or abandonment.

The fun-filled day of golf, cocktails, and dinner begins at 9:30 a.m. with registration, brunch, and a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m., followed by the annual Park Avenue BMW Putt-Off Contest. The winner of this contest will get to drive a new BMW convertible for 3 months!

“The Ridgewood Y Annual Charity Golf Outing is a great day for all”, says Ken Levitsky, Committee Chairman. “Participants have the opportunity to play golf, see old friends, make new ones, bid on terrific prizes, and do something good for the community, all at the same time”.

Sponsorship opportunities and online registration for golfers are available at www.ridgewoodymca.org/golf.

For further information, please contact Jen Batelli at 201.444.5600, ext. 320.

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Bergen County Resident and Accomplished Volunteer Joins Ridgewood, NJ Office of Special Properties as a Broker Associate

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August 2,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, has welcomed Christina Gibbons, a veteran Bergen County resident and community volunteer, as a Broker Associate at its Ridgewood, NJ office.

Christina joins the Bergen County real estate market with a winning perspective, following a successful career in cardiology and service on various regional philanthropic boards. She brings intelligence, drive and personality to each and every client interaction, working closely with buyers and sellers to ensure a successful conclusion to the real estate transaction. Christina has a keen intuition for people’s needs, a skill for negotiating, and a roster of high quality professional and personal contacts.

Over the past 15 years, Christina has been a key member of the Bergen County community, devoting her free time to staying active in the community, giving her a well-rounded perspective on Bergen County and the diversity of its communities. Christina has served as the president of the board of directors for the YWCA of Bergen County, president of the Ridgewood Newcomers Club, and a board member of the Willard Elementary School Home and School Association. She currently holds board positions on the George Washington Middle School Home and School Association and the Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association.

Christina grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Penn State University, where she studied medicine and played on the women’s tennis team. She enjoys spending time with her three sons and her husband of 15 years, as well as friends and extended family.  She also enjoys playing golf, tennis and paddle tennis at a competitive level.

About Special Properties Real Estate Services
Special Properties Real Estate Services embraces the history and traditions of its flagship brokerage location in Saddle River, NJ, into an expanded, modern presence in Mahwah, Franklin Lakes, and Ridgewood, NJ. With a staff of accomplished real estate brokers, its clients across northern New Jersey and southern New York are provided with customized, personalized services, backed by the luxury real estate brand of Christie’s International Real Estate. Special Properties provides local expertise with global connections. For more information, call (201) 962-9552.

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Ridgewood School’s Announce the Back-to-School Night Schedule

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August 3,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood School’s announce the Back-to-School night schedule is as follows:

Benjamin Franklin Middle School: Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m.

George Washington Middle School: Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m.

Hawes Elementary School (Gr. 2-3): Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Hawes Elementary School (Gr. K-2): Thursday, September 14 at 8 p.m.

Orchard Elementary School: Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Ridgewood High School: Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Ridge Elementary School: Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Somerville Elementary School: Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m.

Travell Elementary School: Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m.

Willard Elementary School: (Gr. K-2): Tuesday, September 26 at 6:15 p.m.

Willard Elementary School: (Gr. 3-5): Wednesday, September 27 at 6:15 p.m.

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Motor Vehicle collides With Baby Deer on Goffle Hill Road in Hawthorne

Motor Vehicle collides With Baby Deer on Goffle Hill Road in Hawthorne

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

August 3,2017

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Hawthorne NJ, Hawthorne PD responded to the intersection of Goffle Hill Road and New York Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, 08/02, to investigate a reported motor vehicle collision involving a baby deer. The responding uniformed patrol officers located the injured fawn lying on the lawn of a nearby home, and interviewed the adult female driver involved in the incident. Tyco Animal Control Services was dispatched as per protocol. Sadly, the animal’s injuries were serious enough to warrant putting it down (handled by Tyco). No summonses were issued in connection with the incident.

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Fair Lawn Rear End Collision Sends Drivers to Hospital

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July 30,2017

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Fair Lawn NJ, Ambulance transport to local hospitals was required for the drivers of both 4-door sedans involved in a Saturday afternoon, 07/29, rear end collision at the intersection of Dorothy Street and Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn PD, EMS, and a paramedic team from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center responded to aid crash victims. A flatbed tow truck removed the two (2) wrecks from the scene.

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One Love Bike+Barre Studio Ridgewood

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People don’t know that when Jennifer moved into the building, she actually joined the Elks Club. This was an asset to our membership which increase the past 3 years.

She was a loyal member since moving in and my hats off to her and her staff.
As I know first hand, it was a land grab by the National Elks organization.
They are really a Mafia. They recently did this to my dad’s Elks in New Rochelle.
As for parking illegally at Kings  you have no idea what you’re talking about
They have 15 spots in the back and their classes hold less than that.
Taking up some of their spots are employees at the library and people visiting the library.
In addition, library patrons park at kings all day.

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Ridgewood Residents Raise Concerns Over Shabby Condition of Wild Duck Pond

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July 24,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, the Saddle River County Park is a 577-acre linear park that meanders with the Saddle River and its tributary brooks. It consists of five park areas that are linked by a multi-use path, including circular paths around some ponds.

Multi-use pathway/Bicycle-Pedestrian Path: This bike and pedestrian path travels from Ridgewood to Rochelle Park and is approximately 6 miles in length. This continuous path runs through Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park and under Route 4. This path also follows the Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and passes by the Historic Easton Tower at Route 4. The path features a scenic waterfall at Dunkerhook Park, and there are three ponds, tree shaded picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields accessible along the path.

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Readers have often commented on the poor shape of some of the recreation areas as well as the actual duck pond it self .

One read asks ,”So why does the Duck Pond look like such sh$t! It is the first thing you see when you come into Ridgewood and it looks horrible. When are they going to fix it once and for all!

Another reader commented , the “Water flow at duck pond should be fixed ..the active Brook river water flows and curves through the south side of the park..creativity please

Save the Pond from its stagnant phases create a conduit into and out of the Brook with Storm shut off valves to protect the ADJOINING properties on the north side of the Pond..storm water discharges into the pond in heavy rail..but not enough through volumes to keep the pond alive.”

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Ridgewood Player Joins Bergen Golf heavyweights for New Jersey Golf Junior Championship

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July 23,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, while Paramus’s Jimmy Criscione leads the North Jersey contingent into the 96th New Jersey Junior Championship.

Davis Weil  of Ridgewood who as a junior, led Ridgewood to its first trip to the state Group 4 final in several years joins the list of Bergen County golf heavyweights.

Monday will feature an 18-hole stroke-play qualifier, with the low score 16 advancing to Tuesday morning’s first round match play. With the final of this New Jersey State Golf Association event on Wednesday afternoon.

The 47th Boys Championship will run simultaneously .The Boys Championship is for ages 15 and under and will feature Liam White of Ridgewood among the 18 players competing for the title.

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Christie Vetoes “Airbnb” Tax Bill

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July 23,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Gov. Chris Christie vetoed legislation on Friday that would have imposed taxes on the state’s burgeoning “home-sharing” industry.

The bill was an effort to target and regulate an industry dominated by San Francisco-based Airbnb, even as some municipalities in the state move toward banning the practice within their borders.

According to committee testimony Airbnb had 260,000 rentals in New Jersey last year alone and some municipalities such as Jersey City and Newark already have reached agreements with Airbnb to collect 6 percent fees. Other towns primarily those in Atlantic and Cape May counties, and near the New Jersey Meadowlands are permitted to charge additional taxes and fees.

Currently about 17 towns In New Jersey, mostly in Northern New Jersey closer to New York City, have chosen to bar such rentals, including Palisades Park, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Lyndhurt and Glen Rock.

Not surprisingly the bill two major proponents are the New Jersey Hotel and Lodging Association and the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association.

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Ridgewood Water to Upgrade Infrastructure Piping at Four Stream Crossings in the Village of Ridgewood

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July 22,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water announced that the contract to upgrade infrastructure water piping at 4 stream locations has been awarded to Fred Devens Construction.  The project will be managed by Consulting Engineer, Mott MacDonald.

Construction activities will take place at Linwood Ave/Saddle River, North Irving St/HoHoKus Brook, East Ridgewood Ave/HoHokus Brook and Spring Ave/Hohokus Brook.  Work is scheduled to commence in July with a contract duration of 180 days for completion.

The work will include replacing the existing water mains in the streams and tying back into the existing water mains in the streets.  No interruption of service is expected for the residents during mainline construction. Brief interruptions of service may occur when transferring house services on an as needed basis.

Sequencing of the 4 locations will be completed in stages starting with mobilizing of equipment & materials, saw cutting of the roadways, valve installations, shoring of stream crossings, installation of casing pipe and placement of new water main pipes within the stream, piping up into roadways, chlorination & testing, tie-in to existing water system, transfer of water services, and final restoration of disturbed areas both in the roadway & landscaped areas.

Fred Devens Construction will be coordinating with the local police who will be directing traffic around work areas. Expected work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7am – 5:30pm, weather permitting.

Ridgewood Water appreciates the patience of our residents while performing this important work as part of our ongoing commitment in upgrading our water system.