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Massive $117 Million Clean-Up: Ridgewood Water Fights Back Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

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Ridgewood Water Spends $117M on 12 Plants to Strip Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Tap Water

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Ridgewood NJ, The Urgent $117 Million Mission to Erase PFAS . Ridgewood Water, a utility serving over 61,000 customers across Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock, is currently engaged in one of the most ambitious and costly water clean-up efforts in New Jersey history. The utility is building a total of 12 new treatment facilities—a system characterized by its director as “likely one of the largest in the state”—specifically designed to filter out PFAS, the notorious “forever chemicals,” from its well supply.

The total estimated cost for the 12 projects is a staggering $98 million to $117 million, with completion expected by March 2027.

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Dump Truck Goes Airborne in Wyckoff Crash, Driver Cited

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Driver Issued Summonses After Dump Truck Snags Overhead Wires in Wyckoff Crash

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Wyckoff NJ, a bizarre and dangerous accident in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on September 18 led to a major traffic disruption and multiple summonses for a dump truck driver. The incident occurred when the main body of a dump truck became entangled with overhead wires, leaving a portion of the vehicle “airborne.”

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“Senior Assassin” Game Causes Alarm in Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff: Police Warn of Dangerous Trend

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Franklin Lakes NJ, recent police response to masked teens carrying realistic-looking water guns has prompted urgent warnings from Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff police about the dangers of the increasingly popular “Senior Assassin” game among graduating high school seniors.

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Ridgewood Water Upgrades Infrastructure After Midland Park Residents Were Accused of Over-watering in September

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , Ridgewood Water broke ground overnight on the temporary booster station and main installation to help better distribute water to the area off the upper part of West Glen Avenue. This project will benefit the residents who experienced low pressure earlier this year in Midland Park, Ridgewood and a small area of Wyckoff. The entire project should be complete by early spring just as water usage will increase again.

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Wyckoff, NJ School Board Elections: A Spirited Contest

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Wyckoff NJ, in Wyckoff, NJ, school board elections are far from dull. The Wyckoff school board oversees the local district schools, while residents also elect representatives to the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District board, which governs the two high schools serving students from Wyckoff, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes.

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Fair Lawn Man Charged with Calling in Bomb Scares and False Active Shooter Alarms

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLYDE JOHNSON, 26, of Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of false public alarm. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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RIDGEWOOD WATER : STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

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Ridgewood NJ, this is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect. Restrictions apply to all Municipalities served by Ridgewood Water, including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff.

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All Occupants Including Several Cats made it out Safely from a Douglas Street Fire in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Fire Department responded to a working fire in the attic of a home on Douglas Street around midnight this morning. Waldwick Fire Department units arrived on scene and put 2 hand lines into service and quickly extinguished the fire. The department reported that all occupants including several cats made it out safely. The Waldwick Fire Department  thanked the assistance of the Allendale Fire, HoHoKus Fire, Wyckoff, Midland Park Fire and Mahwah Fire Department for their assistance.

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Mobile COVID-19 Testing To End in Bergen County

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the final two locations for the Community Mobile Testing Program, which has hosted 39 locations over the last ten weeks, will take place next week with sites in Teaneck and Waldwick. The program has administered over 30,000 tests for COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibodies to county residents free of charge thanks to a partnership between the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

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Ridgewood Water Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is reminding that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect.

Speaking of water there have been several complaints from customers of Ridgewood Water, water quality and drink-ability  . The issue should become even larger as the high density housing comes on line.

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Glen Rock Fire Brings In Multiple Towns to Assist

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Glen Rock NJ, At 1834 hours on Monday, the Glen Rock Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke on the second floor of a residence on the Boulevard. A second alarm was transmitted in route by 830 upon reports by GRPD of a heavy smoke condition. The main fire area was in the attic space of the home. Crews used a combination of interior and exterior attacks to bring the fire under control. Thanks to all mutual aid towns, including Hawthorne, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Paramus, Waldwick, Wyckoff and Elmwood Park. Also thanks to the GRVAC and Glen Rock Police  for on scene assistance as well as Northwest and Central Bergen Mutual Aid coordinators and safety officers.

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5 Mahwah Fire Companies Respond to an Early Morning House Fire

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13 Mutual Aid Companies also respond

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Mahwah NJ, This morning around 4am Mahwah Fire, Police, and EMS were dispatched to a home who’s residents awoke to smoke in the house. First arriving units confirmed thick black smoke coming from the home. Thankfully all residents were able to exit the home on their own with the assistance of Mahwah Police and fire units quickly began locating and extinguishing the blaze. Unfortunately the deep seated fire in the basement ravaged the home and made its way throughout almost every room and into the attic. All 5 Mahwah fire companies worked together to extinguish bulk of the fire, subsequent hot spots and the fire was placed under control around 7am.

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School Supply drive on behalf of Social Service Association (SSA) a huge Success

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Ridgewood NJ, the school supply drive on behalf of Social Service Association (SSA) was a huge success this year. The donations were more than generous . The Social Service Association (SSA) would especially like to thank Fr. Ron and OLMC for supporting this important cause.

Because of all of the donation, many children who live in Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff will be able to start the school year with supplies.

“Look for our school supply drive next year. Thanks again!”, Alex and Donovan.

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Social Service Association fall kick off event!

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Ridgewood NJ, Social Service Association fall kick off event!  A casual, fun party to benefit Social Service Association featuring the Declan Power band.  www.ssaridgewood.org

SSA is a Ridgewood based organization that currently assists approx 125 families in Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff with food vouchers, small financial help, weekly pantry visits, Thanksgiving meals, Holiday gifts, camperships and much more!  #neighborshelpingneighbors

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Glen Rock, Wyckoff and Midland Park Push for Municipal Utilities Authority to Set Ridgewood Water Rates

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Ridgewood NJ, Glen Rock, Wyckoff and Midland Park have been stepping up their calls for a multi-town water commission to set water rates.

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