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Today is Founders day for the Ridgewood blog

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James J Foytlin founder of the Ridgewood Blog

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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Village of Ridgewood Offices Closed on Good Friday

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‍Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Good Friday, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on March 29. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on that day. The Recycling Center also will be closed on Good Friday, but will be open on Saturday, March 30 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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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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New Look for Village of Ridgewood Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood  re-branding continues with the re-striping of the Village vehicle fleet – a new, crisp, clear and highly identifiable look. This work effort was done in-house, by our Signal Division and looks awesome.  The re-branding makes it easier for  residents to know what department or division is visiting their home or working roadside.

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All Village of Ridgewood Offices and Departments will be CLOSED on Lincoln’s Birthday February 12th

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Ridgewood NJ, all Village Offices and Departments will be CLOSED on February 12th and February 19th, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day.

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Ridgewood Residents are required to clear snow and ice on abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm has passed

Snow Blizzard of 2016 Ridgewood CBD

reprinted from December 9,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

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Happy New Year from the Ridgewood blog !

Happy New Year

Wishing a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

from PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog

the Ridgewood blog will be resting up from our New Year festivities today with intermittent posts , but we will be up and running  on Tuesday January 2nd 2024

thank you for all your overwhelming support !!!

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Carve that Pumpkin for Halloween

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photo Ward’s Farm Pumpkin Patch Route 17 North Ridgewood

Carve that Pumpkin for Halloween

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Village of Ridgewood Special Public and Public Workshop Agenda ; Ridgewood Bus Station, Trees, Decorum and Christmas Tree in Central Business District

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VILLAGE COUNCIL

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

OCTOBER 25, 2023

7:00 P.M.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 19, 2023 7:30 P.M. (Swearing-in of Police Chief Forest Lyons)

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

 VILLAGE COUNCIL

 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

 JULY 19, 2023

7:30 P.M.

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Village of Ridgewood: Due to the Weather Emergency Rear Yard Garbage Pickup Cancelled for Thursday

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Ridgewood NJ, due to the ongoing very unhealthy air quality, on June 8, 2023, all garbage will be picked up curbside only. Please either put out your garbage (which must be in garbage containers) at the curb tonight or by 5 a.m. on June 8th. Garbage that is not at the curb will not be picked up until your next garbage pickup day.

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