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Kensington Assisted Living Facility on N. Maple Avenue Meeting Postponed

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Ridgewood NJ, as per the Village of Ridgewood, In light of the scheduled Somerville and Willard Schools’ “Back to School Nights,” and with a limited time period for the potential applicant and professional staff to prepare and review any revised plans, the community meeting regarding the assisted living facility on N. Maple Avenue, which was proposed for Thursday, September 4, will be postponed until a later date, at the request of Kensington.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL HAS TO KEEP THE SPORTS COMMUNITY HAPPY

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Ridgewood NJ, at the last two Village Council meetings, honors and accolades and proclamations have been read about High School coaches and High School athletes.  These are wonderful men and women who are doing great jobs.  But we, at THE BLOG, have a couple of questions~concerns:

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Some Promises Made from the Ridgewood Village Council Dais Have Not Been Kept

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Ridgewood NJ, a former taxi stand office at the train station, now vacant, was supposed to have been occupied with a paying tenant beginning in early 2024. The space is still vacant.

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Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd offered sound, Motherly Advice to Selected Student Interns

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd offered sound, motherly advice to selected student interns , and that advice, as reported publicly by an intern during Wednesday night’s Village Council meeting, was – “what bag [handbag] to buy.” Yep. You read it right.

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Last night’s Ridgewood Village Council Meeting Postponed to Monday, June 9th at 7:30 pm

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Ridgewood NJ, last night’s Village Council Meeting was postponed to Monday, June 9th at 7:30 pm . According to the Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark , it was due to technical difficulties with the broadcast system in the Courtroom.

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The Village of Ridgewood Has a Budget

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Ridgewood Nj, the Village Council unanimously adopted a $64.8 million budget at Wednesday night’s meeting. The budget brings with it a 3.14% municipal increase, which is consistent with the current rate of inflation in the northeast. For the average home in Ridgewood assessed at $712,700, this translates to a municipal tax increase of $149.63. 

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Village Council Members Balk about Costs Associated with Answering Taxpayers’ Questions

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Ridgewood NJ, During  a discussion at Wednesday evening’s Village Council public work session, some Council members expressed concern about costs associated with NJDEP-mandated FAQs related to remediation of contaminated soil at the Schedler property.

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Who’s In Charge of the Village of Ridgewood Fields Committee?

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Councilmember Siobhan Winograd got her knickers in a twist this past week when an issue involving the joint Ridgewood Public Schools/Village of Ridgewood Fields Committee was discussed during the Monday, April 7 public Board of Education meeting without prior notification to her. The issue concerned lack of Internet service at the Village owned Schedler House, the proposed location of a Fields Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6. The absence of Internet service would prevent live streaming and remote meeting participation.  “Just write me and I will answer for the statements I made.” Said Ms. Winograd after she expressed her surprise that there was a “general discussion” about the matter during a Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting.

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Today is Founders day for the Ridgewood blog

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The Ridgewood blog was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger . Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .

Ridgewood NJ, – Oct. 26, 2009 – RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood blog ( https://theridgewoodblog.blogspot.com/ Originally  ) (www.theridgewoodblog.net) was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger .[1] Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .[2] [3]

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Town Garage Property was Seized by Eminent Domain for Public Use – “Just Compensation?”

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Ridgewood NJ, several residents recently wrote to us expressing concern about comments from Village Council members of late hinting that the former Town Garage property may not become a pocket park (open space) as was promised. Mayor Paul Vagianos himself previously indicated he would rather the property be used for public parking.

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On this St Patrick’s Day Will We Finally Have the Strength to Cast the Snakes from Ridgewood ?

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Ridgewood NJ, Today marks Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year on 17th March in Ireland and by Irish communities around the world. The celebration marks the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century and represents the arrival of Christianity in the country. The Irish have observed this day as a holiday for over 1,000 years, and while the festival began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, today it has become an international celebration of Irish culture.

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First Village of Ridgewood Council Chat of the year will take place on Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

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Ridgewood NJ, the first Village of Ridgewood Council Chat of the year will take place on Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Caucus Room on the 4th floor of Village Hall. If you would like to talk with two of our elected officials, please call 201-670-5500, ext. 2207 to reserve a time slot. Walk-ins also are welcome, but residents with appointments will be accommodated first.

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Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board Implores Village Council to Maintain and Improve the Ridgewood Parks

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Ridgewood NJ, at the February 19, 2025 Village Council Budget hearing,  Richard Brooks spoke.  He is chairperson of the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board.  He implored the Village Council to provide funding to maintain and improve the parks, and to repair “wear and tear” damages to the fields.  He also spoke of planning for the future for improvement and expansion of parks and fields.

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Village of Ridgewood Swears in New Deputy Clerk

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Ridgewood NJ,  Jennifer Natoli is sworn in as the new the Village of Ridgewood Deputy Clerk at Mondays night’s Village Council meeting! Jennifer has been working in the Village Clerk’s office for more than a year and is excited to step into her new role.

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Village of Ridgewood – Budget hearing faux pas?

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Ridgewood NJ, mention was made during Village Council review of the Solid Waste Division’s operating budget of replacing a transferred employee with someone “younger.” Last we heard, employment related age discrimination is still unlawful. Not one member of the Village Council, nor did the Village Manager, blink at that discriminatory remark; not one.

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