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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Parks Division continues to get it done by clearing downed trees from local water ways. Keeping debris out of local waterways helps with flood mitigation. The aim to reduce the impact of flooding on people and property.
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Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Property Tax Grace Period Extended to August 26th
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Kieth Kazmark, on Monday the Village broke ground on the much needed road improvements on West Saddle River Road. ADA curb ramps are being installed prior to the road being milled and paved later this summer.
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Ridgewood N J, great news for commuters and coffee lovers in Ridgewood! Village Manager Keith Kazmark has announced that Boxcar will soon be opening at the Ridgewood Train Station, offering delicious coffee and convenient grab-and-go breakfast options.
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Ridgewood NJ, we are awaiting the findings on soil testing at Schedler for dangerous contamination, and the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of environmental protection.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark there is a fallen tree on Lincoln Avenue. The roadway is CLOSED in both directions in the area of McKinley Place. Areas on the west side are without power due to down power lines. PSE&G has been notified and is responding.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood community gathered today at Van Neste Square to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by the Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, began at 11 am and was a moving ceremony dedicated to honoring those we have lost.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Streets Division, cleared an overgrown and silt filled culvert behind homes on N. Irving Street near Stevens Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a bid to enhance their capabilities in handling complex situations involving differently abled individuals ie individuals with special needs and autism, Ridgewood Police officers recently underwent valuable hands-on training. Led by Police Chief Forest Lyons, the officers delved into practical scenarios to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
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Ridgewood NJ, Wednesday night is the public hearing and final adoption of the 2024 Village of Ridgewood Budget. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm in the Court Room at Village Hall. Over the past month, the Village Hall team worked to highlight the many priorities in the 2024 budget.
safety is always third priority
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Ridgewood NJ, at the April 3 Village Council worksession, the subject of dining corrals was discussed. The Village Manager indicated that there is a POSSIBILITY of switching from concrete blocks to more decorative bollards as a means of protecting diners.
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Ridgewood NJ, the fleet has a new member , the Ridgewood hook truck has arrived.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Council convened on Wednesday evening to address the 2024 fiscal year budget and receive a comprehensive overview of spending levels from 2023. Village Manager Keith Kazmark and Village CFO Bob Rooney presented the budget specifics to the mayor and council during the session.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark is paid $225,000 and some readers suggests that while earning this enormous salary, he seems to spend an inordinate amount of time posing for photos and posting on Facebook and Instagram. Why does he do so much self-promotion? Previous Village Managers simply did their jobs without all the horn tooting. This is not part of his job description, and surely he could be spending the time doing the job he is paid to do He is not an elected official; he is the hired help. Stop with the selfies and get back to work Mr Kazmark .
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