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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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Ridgewood Councilman Frank “The Professor” Mortimer – “Ridgewood is about sports“ Huh?

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Ridgewood NJ, Mr. Mortimer said this about Ridgewood during a recent Village Council meeting. His rather bizarre remark preceded his casting of a vote in favor of adding additional field lighting at Vets Field.

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2025 Village Council Budget Hearings February 3rd,19th and 27th

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Ridgewood  NJ, 2025 Village Council Budget Hearings kick-off tonight at 5 pm at Village Hall. The Village Council  invites residents to attend, learn more about the budget process, ask questions and participate at public comment. A budget is a set of priorities and resident input is key to our crafting a successful budget plan.

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Village of Ridgewood Council Okays installation of Bus Shelter at Ridgewood High School

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council members have unanimously approved the installation of a prefabricated shelter at a current westbound NJ Transit bus stop serving RHS students (E. Ridgewood Ave. near the RHS tennis courts). The shelter will be similar in design to the one now in place on N. Monroe St, near W. Glen Ave. (see photos). Village Manager Keith Kazmark reported that the installation, on RHS property, has been approved by the Board of Education.

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Ridgewood Mayor endorses Josh Gottheimer for Governor of NJ (endorsement made from the dais, during a public meeting)

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Ridgewood NJ, Yep. That’s right Ridgewood taxpayers. Just when you thought it could not get any worse, it has.

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The Circus Is Back in Town: The Village of Ridgewood Council Reorganization Meeting Monday, January 6th at 7:30 pm

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Ridgewood NJ, its that time , the Village Council Reorganization Meeting will be held on Monday, January 6th at 7:30 pm. Residents are invited to say goodbye to Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds and thank her for her service, and witness the swearing in of Councilmembers Paul Vagianos and Pamela Perron, and Councilmember-elect Frank Mortimer. The new Village Council will vote on who will be Mayor, Deputy Mayor and President Pro Tempore.

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E. Glen Ave & N. Maple Ave in Ridgewood Intersection Improvement – Status?

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Ridgewood NJ, Several weeks ago, there was much talk at a Village Council meeting about the upcoming installation of a lead green signal at the intersection of E. Glen Ave. and N. Maple Ave.
The lead green would provide northbound traffic on N. Maple a 10-15 second jump on movement, allowing a number of vehicles to turn left onto E. Glen, which would reduce backups on northbound N. Maple.
What happened to this initiative?

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