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Ridgewood NJ, a passionate team of volunteers has launched Outside AIR (Art Initiative Ridgewood)—a creative movement dedicated to enhancing public spaces, celebrating Ridgewood’s rich history, and fostering community pride. Their mission? To revitalize the Central Business District through vibrant and meaningful public art.
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Paterson NJ, Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson is set to hold its prestigious Caritas Gala on November 7, 2024, at The Meadow Wood in Randolph, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will celebrate the invaluable contributions of the organization’s honorees, supporters, and volunteers, all of whom have played pivotal roles in shaping the lives of Northern New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, Camp Sunshine & Camp Snowflake in Ridgewood are looking for volunteers:
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Glen Rock NJ, according to Business Administrator Lenora Benjamin the borough of Glen Rock created a program called Big Sweep to ease the challenge of fall leaf-raking for its older residents by connecting seniors with volunteers willing to take on the annual leaf-raking task.
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Ridgewood NJ, Today is National First Responder Day across the United States. First Responders put their lives on the line everyday to keep Americans safe. First Responders act quickly when an emergency is at hand. First Responders, be them Volunteers and Career First Responders are the core of our communities. EMS, Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Managers and Dispatchers as well as the bystanders trained in CPR and Stop The Bleed. All the people who selflessly serve as First Responders to keep our communities safe we applaud you.
Ridgewood Emergency Services is looking for Volunteers to serve as First Responders with us. Free training. Contact us at 201-670-5589 or by email membership@ridgewood911.org.
photo courtesy of Twp. Of Washington Fire
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Twp.of Washington NJ, Wednesday morning the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported truck fire on the Garden State Parkway North. Due to the fact that there are no fire hydrants on the Parkway an additional Engine was requested from Paramus Fire Co. 1 for additional water supply. Great job by our volunteers with a quick knockdown of the fire.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services reported that Tuesday evenings quick moving storm overran Ridgewood and the surrounding area last evening. Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to 26 requests for assistance between 630 and 930 pm last evening. 13 members responded in 5 vehicles to emergency situations involving wires down, trees down, lights out and road closures. Ridgewood Emergency Services worked alongside Ridgewood Police Officers and Ridgewood Firefighters, providing the assistance to keep everyone safe.
photos courtesy of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Litter Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 8th. This special event, was hosted by the Mayor & Council, Shade Tree Commission, DPW, Contemporary Club and Volunteers is part of a town-wide effort to keep our public grounds and waterways litter free. The rainy weather slowed down the clean up just a bit but in the end even the ducks pitched in.
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Project Interact at Ridgewood High School, joined American Legion Post 53, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and volunteers from all over Bergen County placed American flags at the graves of veterans at Valleau Cemetery in Ridgewood on May 8,2021. Bob Paoli, commander of American Legion Post 53 played Taps .
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Trenton NJ, Sal Risalvato, Executive Director of the New Jersey Gasoline, Convenience, Automotive Association (NJGCA) issued the following statement regarding the Treasury’s announcement that the tax on gasoline and diesel motor fuel will be increased by 9.3¢ a gallon starting on October 1st:
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services has been on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Volunteers work every day to save lives while risking their own to do so. Not knowing what their day will be like, especially during this pandemic, our EMT’S serve the Village for long hours to keep everyone safe and healthy. “These volunteers are sacrificing and taking risks every day, now more than ever,” said Public Information Officer Bob Krane.
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Department of Human Services, division of Alternatives to Domestic Violence (BCDHS/ADV) is currently recruiting volunteers for a regional team that will respond to victims of domestic violence at police departments located in Bergen County municipalities. Volunteers from the community are trained to offer necessary information and referrals to victims at a time when they need it most.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS DECEMBER 16, 2019
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: The Planning Board, The Library Board of Trustees, The Historic Preservation Commission, The Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, The Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board, The Open Space Committee, The Project Pride Committee, The Green Ridgewood Committee, The Green Team Advisory Committee, The Shade Tree Commission, and the Stigma-free Task Force.
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