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Village of Ridgewood Final Round of Leaf Pickups Has Started

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has entered the final round of leaf pickups starting on Monday, December 2nd. Thanks to our crews working 10 hours a day, six days a week, approximately 80 percent of the leaves in the Village have been collected.

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Ridgewood Earns Gold Recognition for Safe Routes to School Initiatives

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is celebrating a major achievement in community safety! Ridgewood received Gold Level Recognition from the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program for its impactful work throughout 2023. This award highlights the Village’s commitment to making streets safer and more accessible for everyone, especially young cyclists and pedestrians.

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Schedler Friends Issue a Call to Action

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Ridgewood NJ, Schedler Friends issue a call to action on the introduction of a bond ordinance for work at the Schedler property and the resubmitted  SHPO application.

The Village of Ridgewood submitted a revised application to the State Historic Preservation Office regarding this project.  The revision includes an independent assessment conducted by Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. relative to fturf field use in the Village, which addresses comments made by the Historic Preservation Office in a letter dated March 22, 2024.

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Village of Ridgewood Milling and Paving To Impact the Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood School system, beginning Monday evening, May 20th, the Village of Ridgewood will begin the milling and paving of several roads throughout the Village. This work may result in delays, possible detours, or road closures. The work will begin Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM and is expected to conclude by Friday, May 24th at 6:00 AM.

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Village of Ridgewood Project Pride May 19th

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is looking for volunteers and you’re invited to help plant the flower pots in the central business district on Sunday, May 19th at 7:45 am.

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The Other Parking Problem in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, in the Village of Ridgewood there is often a debate over the availability of parking in the central business district but there is another parking issue that no one likes to talk about , after a recent breakfast at Raymond’s Ridgewood a dinner loved the food but called the parking a “Total rip-off” and as for parking in Ridgewood, the dinner said , “$1.65 for an hour. no wonder there is nobody parked on the street.” Another visitor to the central business district said , “there’s lots of great places in Ridgewood but the traffic and parking are a pain”.

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Village of Ridgewood Posts Opening for Village Manager Position

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is looking for a Full Time Village Manager. A post on the Village of Ridgewood website says: Full-service residential community of 26,000 residents, with AAA bond rating in Northwest Bergen County, with $54.7 million budget, paid police and fire departments, sanitation division, sewage treatment facility, parking utility ($2.5 million budget) and water utility ($18.5 million budget). Council Manager form of government, operating under Faulkner Act. Five member non-partisan Council elected for staggered four-year terms.

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Discover the Hidden Gem of Ridgewood, NJ: The Ultimate Getaway with Friends

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Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Ridgewood, NJ, is a charming and historic town that boasts a unique blend of modern convenience and old-world charm. From its picturesque tree-lined streets to its charming downtown district, Ridgewood has everything you need for the perfect getaway with friends.

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Ridgewood, NJ: A Picture-Perfect Destination for Valentine’s Day

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Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Ridgewood, NJ, is a charming town steeped in history and brimming with modern charm. With its quaint streets, historic homes, and lush parks, Ridgewood is the perfect destination for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway. And with Airbrook’s Ridgewood car service, you can get anywhere in style, comfort, and complete safety.

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Upcoming Events in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, upcoming events in the Village of Ridgewood :

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Village of Ridgewood is Selling Assigned Parking Spaces

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Ridgewood NJ, some municipalities sell naming right to stadiums , the Village of Ridgewood is selling assigned parking spaces in the Hudson Garage and the Cottage Place parking lot which can be used 24/7/365, through December 31, 2022. Please contact the Village Hall Receptionist at 201-670-5500 ext. 2200 for further information.

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Ridgewood Safe Routes to School Project

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Village of Ridgewood – NJDOT Local Aid Design Assistance Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Design Assistance Program (Various Locations Throughout the Village) Village of Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey Preliminary Engineering Phase • Public Information Center Village of Ridgewood Municipal Court, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 August 12, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood will hold a Public Information Center (PIC) to provide local residents and businesses with information on the Ridgewood Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project.

You are encouraged to actively participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or by e-mail.

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The Village of Ridgewood Still Needs Lifeguards for Graydon Pool

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood, Parks and Recreation Department, is seeking certified lifeguards for seasonal employment at the Graydon Pool municipal facility. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Competitive salaries are offered, ranging from $10.30 to $15.00 per hour, based on years of experience and duties assigned.

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RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS LOTTERY FOR 2019 COMMUTER PARKING PERMITS AT HUDSON STREET PARKING LOT COMBINED WITH RIDE SHARE SERVICES

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood will be allocating 55 premium parking permits to Ridgewood residents, specifically for the Hudson Street parking lot, through a random lottery. Only those with the Hudson Street parking lot permit will be able to park in this lot. This will guarantee a parking space for everyone who is a winner in the lottery and buys the Hudson Street parking lot permit for $1,300 (which is the 2019 premium parking permit price). This permit will not allow the commuter to park in any other parking lots.

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THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD IS SEEKING 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: Zoning Board of Adjustment, The Ridgewood Arts Council, the Library Board of Trustees, The Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board (this member must have a child in the Ridgewood School system), and the Shade Tree Commission.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears variance applications and appeals from rulings and determinations arising from the enforcement of Village zoning ordinances.
The Ridgewood Arts Council will assist in the promotion of and encourage artistic and cultural programs and will provide for educational opportunities in the areas of art and culture. The Ridgewood Arts Council will also provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to the Village Council, as needed.

The Library Board of Trustees is the governing board for the Ridgewood Public Library and its employees. The Board of Trustees works with the community to establish Library policy and secures funds to carry on services to the public, and set goals and objectives.

The Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board develops policies and procedures for the operation of the Community Center facility and assists in the fulfillment of the County Municipal Alliance Grant requirements. The member position open is for a resident with children in the Ridgewood school system.

The Shade Tree Commission works closely with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Green Team to promote awareness and education of the residents as well as advise and provide recommendations to the Village Council in promoting and sustaining a safe and productive shade tree resource.

All interested residents should fill out a Citizen Volunteer Leadership form (found on the Village website by clicking on “Forms”, then clicking on Page 2, and then clicking on “Village Clerk”), and send it along with a cover letter indicating on which board(s) or committee(s) the resident wishes to serve, and a biography or resume to:
Donna Jackson
Deputy Village Clerk
Village of Ridgewood
131 North Maple Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
Deadline for submissions is July 17, 2018.