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Village Council Candidates Night – Proposed streaming via “SWAGIT” unavailable

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood League of Women Voters Village Council Candidates Night, scheduled for Wednesday, October 20 @ 7:30 pm (Village Hall courtroom), will NOT be viewable via the “SWAGIT” streaming service linked to the Village’s official website as per a directive from Village Manager Heather Mailander.  “Expense” was cited by Ms. Mailander as the reason for the unavailability of “SWAGIT” streaming.  The event may be streamed via YouTube, and may be available to FIOS subscribers (on channel 34).  However, neither of those viewing options is a certainty at this time.  Seating inside of the courtroom will be limited to 33 attendees.

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The Historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House in Paramus Maybe Saved Yet

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Paramus NJ, the historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House, which has ties to a tiny community of free African American homesteaders, has once again received a reprieve from demolition.

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Hackensack Fire Department Fights Heavy Smoke Conditions to Knock down 3 Alarm Fire

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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday October 9th at 2256 City of Hackensack Fire Department 911 received a call reporting a fire at 952 Main St. First arriving company Engine 5 reported smoke coming from the building and stretched the initial handline.

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All Village of Ridgewood offices will be closed on Monday, October 11th in Observance of Columbus Day

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Ridgewood NJ, all Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 11th in observance of Columbus Day.  There will be no garbage or recycling pick up on that day and the Recycling Center will be closed.  Please check your Village Calendar as the garbage pickup for this week is different than usual, due to the holiday.

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Cardinal Tobin is Encouraging Catholics to Reunite in Celebrating the Mass

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Ridgewood NJ,  Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R, Archbishop of Newark, has released a pastoral reflection on the role of Catholics as “stewards of God’s grace.” This follows a previous pastoral letter from Cardinal Tobin in which he looked forward to an eventual return to in-person worship. Now that vaccination has become more widespread and statewide restrictions against in-person gatherings have lifted, Cardinal Tobin is encouraging Catholics to reunite in celebrating the Mass.

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Glen Rock Republican Club host Republican Nominee for Governor Jack Ciattarelli

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Glen Rock NJ, Jack Ciattarelli received a very warm welcome from the Glen Rock Republican Club this morning in Bergen County! Glen Rock Republicans hosted Republican nominee for Governor Jack Ciattarelli from 9 am to 11 am .

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Bergen County Zoo’s New Red Wolf exhibit!

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Paramus  NJ, last Friday the County celebrated the grand opening of the Bergen County Zoo’s new Red Wolf exhibit! This 10,000 square foot enclosure is especially unique because the Zoo will now take on an important role in conserving one of the most endangered species on the planet with only 248 Red Wolves left, and just nine living in the wild.

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Fall Trout Stocking Begins Next Week October 12th

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Ridgewood NJ, beginning October 12, two-year old trout averaging about 14″-16″ in length along with some three-year old broodstock , will be stocked in 36 streams, lakes and ponds throughout New Jersey.

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DINOSAURS AFTER DARK IS BACK!

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Leonia NJ, DINOSAURS AFTER DARK IS BACK! , Join Field Station: Dinosaurs any Friday or Saturday nights through October 30 for Dinosaurs After Dark – a funny, mysterious prehistoric adventure.

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Four-star Chef Anthony Bucco Leaving Felina in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  four-star chef Anthony Bucco is leaving Felina in Ridgewood , his last day will be today October 10th. Bucco claimed no drama just want to work closer to home.  Felina, which was closed for a long time during the pandemic only reopened four days a week — Thursday through Sunday (it recently added Wednesday) .

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US Attorney Generals Office Finally Starts Investigation of COVID Deaths in Menlo Park and Paramus Veterans Homes

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Paramus NJ, Federal investigators have finally descended on two state-run veterans homes this week as part of the U.S. government’s investigation into deficiencies in care at the nursing homes that had one of the highest COVID death tolls in the nation.

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Senator Calls for Investigation, into Teachers logging the personal health information of students and their families in a progressive organization’s campaign App

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River Vale NJ, after it was revealed that national teachers’ unions have been training and instructing New Jersey teachers to log the personal health information of students and their families in a progressive organization’s campaign app, Senator Holly Schepisi called for an investigation and urged the Murphy administration to prohibit the invasive practice.

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November 2, 2021 General Election Information

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Ridgewood NJ, the following important information about the November 2, 2021 General Election.

Bergen County is looking for additional registered voters to serve as poll workers. The hours are 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 2, 2021, and the pay is $300 for the day. If you are interested, please call the Bergen County Board of Elections at 201-336-6225.

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Performing Arts School Finds a New Home in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  NAI James E. Hanson announces it has negotiated a lease for 4,200 square feet of office space at 615 Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood N.J. NAI James E. Hanson’s Team Lizzack-Horning led by Darren Lizzack, MSRE, and Randy Horning, MSRE along with Associate David M. Ukleja represented both the landlord, RDOMY Realty LLC, and the tenant, The Ridgewood Conservatory, in the transaction.

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Pumpkin Shortage Reported Across the US

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Ridgewood NJ, a pumpkin shortage  across the country, is haunting Americans just weeks before Halloween . Farms are reporting high demand and low supply. The main reason for the shortage being weather extremes impacting how many pumpkins are grown. Another reason being COVID-19 related shipping delays, making it harder to distribute pumpkins.

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