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Ridgewood Parks Division Removes Tree Blocking Saddle River

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photos courtesy of Village Manager Kieth Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parks Division removed a large tree down across the Saddle River on Friday. River bank erosion and root exposure have made these downed trees a more frequent issue. According to Village Manager Kieth Kazmark ,”Bank stabilization is a major topic the Village will be discussing with the US Army Corps of Engineers this spring”

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Upper Saddle River Wins Decade Old Lawsuit Over Sewage Discharge

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Upper Saddle River NJ, after a decade-long legal battle, the borough has been awarded a $900,000 settlement over the discharge of approximately 540,000 gallons of waste into the Saddle River by the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1.

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SPRING TRADITION GETS UNDERWAY WITH OPENING DAY OF TROUT SEASON ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, New Jersey waterways will be freshly stocked with more than 180,000 rainbow trout, as well as larger broodstock, for anglers eagerly awaiting the beginning of spring trout season on Saturday, April 6.

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Flood Watch For Bergen County Starting Saturday Morning

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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, flood watch is now in effect from Saturday morning through late Saturday night for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including Bergen , Passaic and Hudson  counties. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas, especially in poor drainage and urban regions.

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Village of Ridgewood Sets Up Next Appointment with the United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Ridgewood NJ,accord to the Village of Ridgewood Manager Keith Kazmark , the Village received a letter from Colonel Alexander L. Young, Commander of the New York District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers acknowledging the Village’s request for assistance and laying out multiple program options for us to pursue. We are tentatively set to meet internally with the USACE next week to discuss the path forward and next steps with regard to residential flooding and the impact on Village/BOE infrastructure. Progress.

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Tree Cleared From Saddle River by Village of Ridgewood After Latest Storm

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Ridgewood NJ, during the storm this past weekend, a large tree along the Saddle River was down and up against the Linwood Avenue Bridge. The Ridgewood Parks Division and Streets Division worked together to remove the tree and clear the debris from the river.

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Ridgewood Village Council Finally Moves on Public Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday June 15th 2021 , the East Saddle River footbridge at the bottom Kingsbridge Lane was closed with caution tape and horses. One Wednesday , additional plywood blockades were installed by the Ridgewood maintenance crew, as they unsecured a portion of broken fencing. A Village source told the Ridgewood blog ,”the bridge is shot” .

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Deadline Nearing on Village of Ridgewood Flood Event Survey and Photo Submission

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Ridgewood NJ, has your home been impacted by a flood event? The Village of Ridgewood has launched an online portal for residents to submit details and photos of flood events.

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Village of Ridgewood Clears Fallen Trees from Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River

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Ridgewood NJ, according to  Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,despite frigid temperatures our Parks Division began the process of removing down trees from Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River yesterday.

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Village Manager Says Flooding Problem is Bigger than Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Manager Keith Kazmark said in Wednesday nights council meeting , “Our community experienced significant flooding this week for the for the third time in just over a three-month period. The Village has prioritized these concerns and has engaged the US Army Corps. of Engineers and the NJ DEP as we seek Federal and State support for flood mitigation. We must protect residential properties and both Village and Board of Education assets. I addressed this topic at the Village Council meeting last night.”

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Preparing for Potential Flooding in the Village of Ridgewood : Stay Informed and Take Precautions

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Ridgewood NJ, As we brace ourselves for an impending weather event, the Village is urging residents, especially those in low-lying areas near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook or the Saddle River, to take necessary precautions. With heavy rains and strong winds forecast    for tomorrow night into Wednesday, it’s essential to stay informed and be prepared for the possibility of another flood event.

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Flood Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday Afternoon for the Ridgewood Area

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect from
Tuesday evening through Wednesday Afternoon.

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Saddle River Receives $560,000 Check For Stormwater Channel Management

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River has received a $560,000 check from State Senator Holly Schepisi for stormwater channel management. The mayor and Council said ,”We express our gratitude to Senator Schepisi for her commendable efforts in securing funding from the state, which will significantly aid Saddle River in flood control.”

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14 businesses Banned From Doing Business in New Jersey including One in Saddle River and One in Wyckoff and Fair Lawn

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Saddle River NJ,  the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has posted the names of 14 additional businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (aka The WALL), bringing to 82 the total number of delinquent employers with outstanding liabilities for violations of state wage, benefit or tax laws.

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For the Naysayers who Claim that the Schedler Park Doesn’t Flood

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Ridgewood N J, readers continue to raise flooding concerns over flooding at Schedler Park, while many not all doubters often exhibit the “stuck on stupid” mentality that created this mess to begin with. Saddle River is a block east of the property . Over the years Village residents have voted  for turf in flood zones at every opportunity.

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