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The Ridgewood Planning Board hosted the first of four Work Sessions on the new Master Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board hosted the first of four Work Sessions on the new Master Plan .

For anyone who could not attend, or would like to review the presentation again, the Planning Board has posted the document under their  new Presentations page.

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Show or shut up – Village of Ridgewood Council Flatly Refuses to Allow “Remote Meeting Access”

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Ridgewood NJ, By a 3-1 vote during Wednesday night’s Village Council Work Session, Council members rebuffed calls (no pun intended) for allowing public comments to be made remotely during their open public meetings.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

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Nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles

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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Saturday October 2nd from 10am to 2pm, come join us for a a fun day and learn all about the benefits of driving electric vehicles. You’ll have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some of the latest EVs on the market and take a drive through town.

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Survey: 7 in 10 Male MBA Students think Sexism will hold them back

69% of men think it is extremely or very likely that sexism will prevent them from achieving a C-suite position, compared to 51% of women

49% of men say sexism has made it extremely or very difficult to advance in their career, compared to 41% of women

⅔ of men think that males outnumber females in C-suite positions because “men are more likely to have the necessary leadership qualities.”

Despite this attitude, 85% of men think it is “extremely” or “very” important that women are equally represented in C-suite positions

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Ridgewood NJ,  Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report to examine gender diversity and sexism in the workplace. Researchers surveyed 1,000 current MBA candidates in August, and the study highlights key points about the underrepresentation of women in C-suite positions.

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Hackensack Technician for Bio-medical Engineering Company Charged for Engaging in Sexual Conduct with a Minor

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANGEL AVENDANO-CADME (DOB: 10/21/1997; single; manufacturing technician for bio-medical engineering company) of 417 River Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Raids illegal marijuana dispensary

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Garfield  NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JAIME  COSTANZO (DOB: 9/05/1981; married; business owner of THC JARZ) of 115 Wallington Ave., 1st Floor, Wallington, NJ;  MICHAEL DELMORAL (DOB: 3/10/1981; married; unemployed) of 115 Wallington Ave., 1st Floor, Wallington, NJ; VINCENT SCARPULLA (DOB: 4/03/1989; single; cashier) of 802 Main Street, Apt 20B, Toms River, NJ; and RICHARD WALENTY (DOB: 10/19/1971; single; cashier) of 524 Bash Road, Toms River, NJ, on drug-related offenses.  The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Raymond Kovach.

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Seton Hall University Student Dies after suffering a medical emergency in dorm room

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South Orange NJ, a Seton Hall University student died after suffering a medical emergency in a dorm room at Neumann Hall on Monday, school officials said.

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Ridgewood’s Small-Town Charm

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council Candidate Melanie Hooban  said in a post on Facebook ,  “When someone promises “Invigorate our Central Business District, while maintaining Ridgewood’s Small-Town Charm” please be sure of what that means to them and to you.’
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How To Be Fully Prepared For A Power Outage During Winter And Hurricane Seasons

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Due to global warming, the world’s climate is becoming extremely unpredictable. Irregular weather conditions are now a part of our lives, from Indian summers in the British Isles to snowstorms in Texas. You need to make sure that you adhere to the government’s advice on reducing your emissions. You also need to make sure that you’re prepared for unexpected changes in the weather, especially if you live in an area that’s prone to hurricanes or tornadoes.

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Newark Pair Charged in Hasbrouck Heights Armed Robbery

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of KEYWAN HUDSON (DOB: 4/04/1986; single; unemployed) of 191 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ and SALIK STEPHENS (DOB: 03/07/1982; single; unemployed) of 43 South Hawthorne Lane, Newark, NJ, on armed robbery and weapons charges.  The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Joseph Rinke.

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RHS Stadium and Stevens Field Clean-up Begins

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education approved the vendor contracts to complete the necessary clean-up work on the athletic fields due to recent flooding. This work began yesterday on the stadium field at Ridgewood High School, where at least four truckloads of dirt and debris were removed from the field. The work on the RHS stadium field is expected to take a couple of weeks, and once that field is completed, the vendor will begin to work on Stevens field. The work on the Brookside field is scheduled to begin today and should be completed in a few days. The fields are being disinfected as part of the process.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officers Help Track Down Hoboken Bank Robbery Suspect

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Hoboken NJ, on Thursday, 9/16/21, New Jersey Transit Police Officers were alerted to a report of a bank robbery in Hoboken NJ. Officers initiated checks of the surrounding area for anyone matching the suspect’s description. New Jersey Transit Police Officers Officers Markowitz and Ristovski were patrolling at Hoboken Terminal and observed a matching suspect. The suspect was attempting to flee onboard a Path train. Together with a plain clothes Hoboken Police Detective, the officers handcuffed the suspect and recovered a large sum of money. Uniformed Hoboken Police Officers took custody of the suspect and the New Jersey Transit Police Officers returned to service.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA September 22, 2021 7:30 P.M.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
September 22, 2021
7:30 P.M.

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6 Toppings That Will Enhance The Flavor Of Your Hot Dog

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Hot dogs are a classic American food staple. They’re simple to make and easy to eat and you can’t have a summer BBQ without them. But when you just stick with plain hot dogs, they get boring really quick! Of course, you can put some ketchup and mustard on there, but you can do so much more! If you want to surprise your guests at your next summer BBQ, you will have to try harder and make those hot dogs a bit more interesting. In this article, we’ll explore six great toppings that add flavor to your ordinary hot dog. 

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