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Unearthing History! Colonial-Era Home Discovered at Ridgewood Water’s Wyckoff Well Site

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Ridgewood Water Digs for Water Treatment, Finds 18th-Century Colonial Home Foundation in Wyckoff! See the Amazing Discovery

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The planned construction of a new PFAS treatment facility by Ridgewood Water in Wyckoff Township, NJ, has turned into a fascinating journey through time! While preparing to break ground at the Cedar Hill Avenue Well Field, a required state archaeological survey has unexpectedly uncovered a significant piece of Bergen County colonial history.

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Pressure’s UP! Ridgewood Water Completes Major Pump Installation to Boost Flow in Three Towns!

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Ridgewood Water Solves Chronic Low Pressure Issues in Ridgewood, Midland Park, and Wyckoff with Massive New Pump! Details on the $26K Concrete Vault

photos courtesy of Village Manger Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, great news for residents of Ridgewood, Midland Park, and Wyckoff! Ridgewood Water has successfully completed a critical infrastructure upgrade designed to eliminate those frustrating low water pressure situations.

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Fourteen People Charged for Roles in Mob Run Sports Betting Ring

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Despite the proliferation of legal betting of all kinds, gambling remains a mainstay of members and associates of organized crime

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Wyckoff NJ,  – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) today announced charges against 14 people for their roles in a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring operated by a member and associates of organized crime.

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Ridgewood Water Delivers State-of-the-Art PFAS Treatment Vessels to Wyckoff and Ridgewood Facilities

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Clean Water Breakthrough! Giant Filters Land in Wyckoff and Ridgewood to Erase Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood Water has reached a critical milestone in its mission to deliver the cleanest possible water, announcing the delivery of advanced filtration vessels to two key treatment facilities in Bergen County. These massive installations mark the final major construction step before the new systems become operational next year, ensuring the removal of harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” from the local water supply.

This multi-million dollar investment underscores Ridgewood Water’s commitment to not just meeting, but surpassing the strictest federal guidelines for water purity.

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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

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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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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Wyckoff Avenue Shut Down for Hours After Freak Dump Truck Accident

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Dump Truck Accident Shuts Down Wyckoff Avenue for Hours

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Wyckoff NJ, a bizarre and unexpected accident caused major traffic headaches in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon. A dump truck, fresh from a paving project, got its raised truck bed tangled in a large communications trunk line, forcing the closure of Wyckoff Avenue near the Midland Park border for more than three hours.

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Ridgewood Water to Begin Water Main Installation for Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is set to begin a major infrastructure upgrade next week with the installation of new water mains near the Eastside Reservoir—the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Residents should be aware of road closures and detours in the area during construction.

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TikTok Chef Meredith Hayden Buys Dream Hamptons Home

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Wyckoff NJ, Social media sensation and private chef Meredith Hayden, better known as the creator of TikTok’s popular Wishbone Kitchen, has a new reason to celebrate. The 28-year-old food influencer, originally from Wyckoff, NJ, recently purchased a stunning $2.875 million home in the Hamptons. Hayden shared the journey with her followers, posting a series of heartfelt videos documenting the milestone.

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Remembering Lou Rizzo: A Beloved Wyckoff Firefighter and Community Icon

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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Fire Department mourns the loss of lifelong member Louis “Louie the Shoe” Rizzo, who passed away on November 3 at the age of 96. Known for his warm spirit, dedication to his community, and decades-long service, Louie left an indelible mark on Wyckoff and beyond.

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Wyckoff Scammer Caught Fraudulent Investment Scheme

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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JASON S. MCNEILL of Wyckoff, NJ on charges of theft by deception and forgery. 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 Issues Boil Water Advisory for Midland Park and Parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff

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Midland Park NJ, Saturday September 21st, Ridgewood Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Midland Park and parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Update as to the seriousness of the situation should come by 6pm Sunday) today.

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Ramapo Indian Hills School District Again Names a New Superintendent

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Oakland NJ , the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District school board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday to introduce its third candidate for superintendent — Shauna DeMarco.

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Ridgewood Water to Remain on a Mandatory Two-day Watering Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, with an area wide Heat Advisory until Wednesday Director of Ridgewood Water Rich Calbi asks all residents to,

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Walgreens Plans Major Overhaul with Potential Store Closures

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Wyckoff NJ, Walgreens is finalizing a comprehensive plan to revamp its U.S. operations, which may include the closure of hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth announced to analysts on Thursday that “changes are imminent” for approximately 25% of the company’s stores, identifying them as underperforming. Currently, Walgreens operates over 8,600 stores across the United States, 254 locations in New Jersey and at least a dozen locations in Bergen County including, Wyckoff, Ramsey, Waldwick, Teaneck and Englewood .

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