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Ridgewood, NJ – Work continues on the Ridgewood Water Booster Station installation along Glen Avenue between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, an important infrastructure project aimed at improving water flow in Ridgewood and neighboring Midland Park.
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Ridgewood NJ, the final phase of Ridgewood Water’s project to increase water flow to a low-pressure area will begin on Friday, June 27. A concrete vault to house the new booster pumps on Glen Avenue will be installed on Friday between 12:00 am and 10:00 am.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Road Work Friday, June 27 12:00 am to 10:00 am
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M to resolve the State’s 2019 lawsuits and a Statewide Directive to address damage to the State’s water and other natural resources from dangerous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”
Continue reading New Jersey Settles With 3M to Address Damage Caused by “Forever Chemicals”
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Twp. of Washington NJ, starting on Tuesday April 22, 2025 between the hours of 7:00am and approximately 4:00pm The Village of Ridgewood will be conducting water main work on Van Emburgh Avenue and East Glen Avenue . East Glen Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue will be detoured to Hampshire Road today thru Friday April 25, 2025. Southbound traffic on Van Emburgh Avenue will be able to go through Eastgate Road to access East Saddle River Road and Rt 17 if needed. Please allow for extra travel time and follow all posted detours.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water : East Glen Avenue & Van Emburgh Avenue Road Closure
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Ridgewood Nj, as per the Village of Ridgewood: Due to road closures and detours beginning at 7:00 am, trash, recycling and yard waste collections will take place earlier than usual at homes located in the area of East Glen Avenue, Van Emburgh Avenue, Quackenbush Place and East Saddle River Road. Please make sure that your receptacles are ready for pickup THE NIGHT BEFORE your scheduled collections. Road work is expected to continue through May 16, 2025.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Road Work: Early Collection of Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water’s project to install new water mains in the area of the Eastside Reservoir and future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility will begin tomorrow, April 1st, and is expected to be completed in approximately six weeks. The work will take place from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays. Road closures,( East Saddle River, East Glen and Van Emburgh ) and detours will be in place. Please allow extra time when traveling in the area.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is set to begin a major infrastructure upgrade next week with the installation of new water mains near the Eastside Reservoir—the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Residents should be aware of road closures and detours in the area during construction.
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Water
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has officially started the next phase of its PFAS Treatment Facility project, a major initiative to ensure cleaner, safer drinking water for residents.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment: Major Pipeline Project Underway
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Ridgewood NJ, West Glen Avenue will be closed in both directions from Oak Street to North Monroe Street – Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 pm through Friday, March 7 at 4:00 pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, Democrat Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s recent remarks regarding Ridgewood Water and its efforts to address contamination have sparked a wave of criticism from local residents. While some applaud his coordination with local officials, others are calling out what they perceive as misleading statements and inaction on pressing community issues, particularly regarding veterans and environmental concerns.
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Midland Park NJ, overnight road work will take place from January 5th to January 6th, as Ridgewood Water crews repair a leaking water valve at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Goffle Road in Midland Park. Godwin Avenue will be closed between Erie and Vreeland Avenues. Detours will be in place. Ridgewood Water apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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PJ Blogger and the entire staff of the Ridgewood blog would like to Wish you a very Merry Christmas!
We also would like thank, you our readers , advertisers , patrons and supporters for all your contributions this year !
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Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
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Ridgewood NJ, December 18, 1974, marked a monumental step in environmental history: the signing of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) into law. This legislation was designed to protect public health by establishing enforceable national standards for drinking water quality, ensuring cleaner and safer water for Americans across the country.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Reflects on the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act
