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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, including all before school, after school, and evening activities.
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LIBRARY EARLY CLOSING – The Ridgewood Public Library will close today at 5:00 pm today due to the impending storm and potential for flooding. Please check in Wednesday morning before coming to the Library.
Continue reading VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD WEATHER RELATED NOTICES
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding. Executive Order No. 350 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
Continue reading NJ Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service an offshore low is expected to produce snow, possibly mixed with rain at times, Saturday night into Sunday. The potential exists for 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Continue reading National Weather Service: Potential exists for 4 to 8 Inches of Snow this Weekend
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service a winter storm will impact the region late Monday into Tuesday, bringing the potential of an accumulating snowfall. Highest amounts are currently expected in the lower Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut, with lesser amounts along the coast, particularly for NYC and Long Island, where a changeover to rain is expected.
Continue reading UPDATE : WINTER STORM WARNING for Monday the 27th
Continue reading NJ State Police Responded to 283 Motor Vehicle Crashes During Winter Storm
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Ridgewood NJ, Customers are encouraged to monitor njtransit.com for the latest service information. Delays, detours and potential service cancellations are possible as a result of the storm’s impacts.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Declares a State of Emergency for New Jersey
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idgewood NJ, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New
Jersey starting at 4 a.m., Thursday, February 18 based on the forecast for heavy snow. Snow is expected to begin overnight before the morning commute, with periods of heavy snow forecast
during the day. Precipitation is expected to continue through the afternoon commute and into Friday. The travel restrictions are being coordinated with neighboring states. In addition to the commercial
restrictions, all motorists are strongly encouraged to stay off the roads on Thursday. The safest place to be is at home.
Continue reading NJDOT issues commercial vehicle restrictions on multiple Interstate highways
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police remind residents to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that state offices and all six vaccine mega-sites will remain closed on Tuesday, February 2nd due to Winter Storm Orlena. New Jersey will remain under a state of emergency in response to the winter storm. Snow accumulation for the storm began as of Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow expected to continue during the day on Monday, and hazardous conditions to continue through Tuesday afternoon. Executive Order No. 218 declared a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is asking residents to please keep your vehicles off of the streets today , so that our crews can do their work. Overnight parking on February 2nd. For those with overnight parking permits in the Central Business District, vehicles should be parked on the 2nd floor of the Hudson Street Garage.
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As New Jersey prepares for the first storm of 2021, we are writing to provide you important information regarding vaccine appointments over the next two days.
Continue reading ALERT! Weather update regarding your COVID-19 vaccination appointment
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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the impending snowstorm in our area, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1, 2021. No virtual classes will be held. Hazardous conditions related to the aftermath of the storm are expected; therefore, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 will be a full day of remote instruction. Your child’s principal will send building-specific schedules. Please stay safe and warm indoors.
