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UPDATE CANCELLED – Village Council Special Public Meeting – Budget

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Village Council Special Public Budget Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

VILLAGE COUNCIL

SPECIAL PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

5:00 P.M.

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A Wintry Mix With Heavy Snow and Sleet Possible Thursday Evening through Friday Afternoon

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON . Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total combined snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch.

Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. Primarily Western Passaic and Western Bergen Counties . From Thursday evening 10 pm through 1 pm Friday afternoon. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact mainly the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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NEW JERSEY PARENTS SEEK BOLD CHANGE IN EDUCATION & MORE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

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Ridgewood NJ, JerseyCAN, a nonprofit advocating for high-quality schools for all New Jersey students, released today the most comprehensive statewide review of New Jersey public school parents’ concerns and priorities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  JerseyCAN partnered with the organization Parent Impact on this poll.  Conducted by the Global Strategy Group, the poll is the latest in a series of efforts developed by JerseyCAN’s statewide NJ KIDS CAN’T WAIT parent initiative, which launched last fall to provide New Jersey families with needed information, guidance, and tools to address students’ needs.   Since the campaign’s launch, JerseyCAN has invested in extensive statewide media, created a one-stop-shopping online resource for parents, and partnered with local teachers to drive meaningful engagement with parents across the state.

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Top Casino Slots – How to Find the Best Online Casinos

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If you are looking for a casino that offers the best online gambling experience, the best places to start are the top rated online casinos. These casinos offer better customer support than other websites. They have knowledgeable representatives on call around the clock, and they have comprehensive FAQ sections. You can also contact them for any other questions. There are no better places to play than at the top rated casinos! Here are some things to look for in a top notch casino:

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New Jersey Turnpike Authority Settles Lawsuit of Trooper Who Used Traffic Stops to Pick Up Women and download intimate videos

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Neptune NJ, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority will pay $250,000 to settle a driver’s lawsuit that was filed after a former State Trooper downloaded an intimate video from her cellphone during a 2016 traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services holds its TIES (Teenagers in Emergency Services) training in CPR

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services held its TIES (Teenagers in Emergency Services) training in CPR at it’s recent drill night. Over 40 High School students learning CPR for the first time and several refreshing their skills. They are the First Responders on scene when seconds count, be it at home, at school, on the street or at the mall. Learning CPR and volunteering with Ridgewood Emergency Services are valuable skills. The teens are our future EMTs, Paramedics, Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers and Firefighters.

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DOWNTOWN RIDGEWOOD’S NEWEST RENTAL COMMUNITY, NOMA, SURPASSES 60% LEASED BENCHMARCH AT RECORD PACE

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Ridgewood NJ,  developer Onyx Equities announced today that more than 60% of the 39 brand-new rental residences at NOMA have leased just weeks since its grand opening, and the community’s first move ins are already underway. February is historically the slowest month for apartment rentals, but this boutique collection of ultra-luxury rental homes in downtown Ridgewood has quickly become one of Bergen County’s most in-demand addresses. Renters interested in leasing the remaining one and two-bedroom residences, now offering immediate occupancy, are urged to take action.

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Christie’s Northern New Jersey is pleased to market the sale of one-of-a-kind Stunning Lakefront Estate in Franklin Lakes

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, has proudly announced that 275 Indian Trail Drive, Franklin Lakes, is currently listed for sale by Realtor-Associate®, Grazyna “Grace” Ziarko, of the Franklin Lakes Sales Gallery. The brokerage notably is the #1 real estate brokerage for $1 million + transactions in Northwest Bergen County for 2021 and the #1 brokerage in Franklin Lakes for 2021 as per the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service. 

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Bruce V. Virgens , Life Long Firefighter and Emergency Service Volunteer in Bergen County Dies at 69

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Mahwah NJ, Bruce V. Virgens, 69, of Mahwah, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born and raised in Ridgewood, Bruce has been a long time resident of Mahwah.

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Time to Restore All Government Services & Staffing to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco said it’s time for Governor Phil Murphy to restore all State government services and staffing to pre-pandemic levels. Monday’s case total was the lowest so far since the first known case of the omicron variant was reported in New Jersey on Dec. 3. It was also the fourth time in February that fewer than 1,000 cases were reported by the state.

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Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta Announced Plan to Curb Insider Trading by Members of Congress

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Ramsey NJ, Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta (N.J. – 05) today announced his plan to curb insider trading by Members of Congress, an issue that continues to erode trust in our government. “I fully support all measures that ban insider trading and related actions for members of Congress,” Mr. Pallotta said. “This should be the first step of many to help restore trust and confidence in our politicians and in the political process.”

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83% of Voters Expect Crime to Be Important Issue for the Midterm Congressional Elections November

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Ridgewood NJ, two-thirds of voters say crime is getting worse in America and even more expect the issue to be important in the midterm congressional elections.

A new national telephone and online survey by Rasmussen Reports finds that 65% of Likely U.S. voters believe the problem of violent crime in America is getting worse. Only 11% think the crime problem is getting better, while another 22% say violent crime is staying about the same. These findings have changed only slightly since December. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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Time for the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to fully Reopen

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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin M. Corrado will introduce a bill that will require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to fully reopen according to pre-pandemic guidelines.

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FTC: In 2021, 5.7 million people lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud , a $2.4 billion jump in losses in one year

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog has reported on a number of consumer frauds over the years focusing primarily on the seniors being taken advantage of  in Bergen County the FTC’s new Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book points out the younger people may be the victims of fraud far more often.

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Amazon Calls Grocery Business an ‘expensive hobby’

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Ridgewood NJ, despite spending billions on developing services and technologies to become a grocery market giant, Amazon is still just a niche player in the industry. Its delivery services have failed to stand out in a crowded field and its Go automated convenience stores have been deprioritized. The technology Amazon implemented in its stores was novel, but it didn’t add any value to the shopping experience. Groceries were not a big topic on Amazon’s fourth-quarter results call earlier this month.

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