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Weather Clears for Ridgewood PBA’s Food Truck Festival

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Ridgewood NJ, great weather and community spirit at the Ridgewood PBA’s Food Truck Festival supporting Pediatric Cancer research. RHS Project Interact organized volunteers who helped out during the Food Truck Festival. Police Chief Lyons, Fire Chief Judge, and Councilman Weitz have volunteered for the dunk tank at the Food Truck Festival. All proceeds will go directly towards pediatric cancer research.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA OCTOBER 4, 2023

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20231004 – Village Council Public Workshop Agenda

Village Council meetings are now available with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us or by telephone.

Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using Zoom, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during Public Comments as well as during Public Hearings during the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82592799142?pwd=aUlFVTBiditwbEsyRXJFcUFnd3ovdz09

Webinar ID: 825 9279 9142

Passcode: 07450

or Telephone, Dial:  1-646-558-8656, 1-646-931-3860, 1-309-205-3325, or 1-312-626-6799

 

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The Bamboo House is Celebrating 36 Years in Ridgewood!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Bamboo House is celebrating 36 years in Ridgewood!! One of the many small businesses that make our Village so special! On October 1st the Bamboo House celebrated 36 years in Ridgewood . October 1st. It is the second oldest restaurant in the Village of Ridgewood after Daily Treat . Sherry was a single mom from Taiwan who didn’t speak English when she arrived.  Wow, 35 years in business is quite an achievement and an amazing success story !

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RHS Stadium: A Flood Zone Means there is a Significantly Higher Risk of Flooding

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Ridgewood NJ, because there is so much confusion ,when something, such as a building or infrastructure, is constructed in a flood zone, it means that it has been built in an area that is susceptible to flooding during certain weather events or natural disasters, particularly heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the overflow of nearby bodies of water like rivers or lakes, brooks, and streams. Flood zones are typically designated based on historical flood patterns, topography, and hydrological data. Most of the area bordering the Ho-Ho-Kus brook and Saddle River are considered flood zones.   Here are some key implications and considerations when something is built in a flood zone:

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Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Director Assessing the Field Situation This Morning

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Ridgewood Nj, according to Nancy A. Bigos Director of Parks and Recreation for the Village of Ridgewood, the excessive rainfall throughout these past two weeks and the flooding created through the breach of the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook all municipal ballfields inclusive of: Maple Park, Habernickel Park, Citizen’s Park ,Veterans Field, and lower and upper Hawes were closed Friday.

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Simple Steps for Teaching Good Handwriting Habits

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Handwriting is an essential skill that plays a significant role in both academic and professional settings. Despite the increasing reliance on digital tools for communication, the importance of possessing good handwriting cannot be overstated. It not only aids in effective communication but also contributes to the development of fine motor skills and cognitive abilities in children. This guide aims to provide simple, yet effective steps to teach good handwriting habits. Incorporating these practices into daily routines can help foster excellent handwriting skills, providing a solid foundation for educational growth and success.

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Prowler Flees as Glen Rock Resident Hits the Lights

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Glen Rock NJ, on September 21st at 6:06 AM an Emerson Road resident reported to the Glen Rock Police Department a prowler, dressed in a light-colored hoodie, in their driveway near their vehicles.  The resident turned on lights both inside and outside of their home.  When they did this, a light-colored sedan in the street honked its horn.  The individual in their driveway then ran to the vehicle which fled the area on Belmont Road towards Harristown Road prior to police being notified.

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Smokey Fire Erupts on Macy’s in Paramus Park Rooftop Early Sunday Afternoon

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Paramus NJ, Macy’s in Paramus Park was the scene of a smokey, three (3) alarm, early Sunday afternoon, 10/01, fire involving several roof top mounted electrical transformers. Paramus firefighters were assisted by multiple fire, rescue, and EMS providers at the scene, and for “cover” purposes in empty Paramus fire houses. The fire appeared to come from three electrical transformers on the roof of Macy’s that caught fire. There was no report of damage to the store itself.

No injuries were reported in the blaze and damage appeared to have been contained to the department store’s roof area.

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Why You Should Seek the Help of a Lawyer for Your Malpractice Case

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If you’ve experienced medical malpractice, you’re likely facing a host of challenges and uncertainties. While it may be tempting to handle your malpractice case on your own, seeking the help of a lawyer is a critical step that you should not overlook. Here are some of the reasons why you, as the victim of medical malpractice, should seek the assistance of an experienced attorney to navigate this complex legal terrain.

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The Ridgewood High School New Players Company Presents,  “The Play That Goes Wrong!”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School New Players Company presents,  “The Play That Goes Wrong!” . Buy tickets NOW for “The Play That Goes Wrong!” – Thursday, October 19th at 7:00pm, Friday October 20th at 8:00pm, Saturday October 21st at 2:00pm & 8:00pm and Sunday October 22nd at 2:00pm! come see this disaster! Buy tickets here: http://rhsnewplayers.com

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New Rutgers Study Finds Among Regretful Parents, Fear of Missing Out is a Key Motivator for Having Children

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New Brunswick NJ, we used to call it ,”keeping up with the Joneses”, some call it, “social envy” or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out ) , these are the key factors that can push people toward things they might otherwise avoid, like buying a car they can’t afford or building an extension they don’t need.

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Bill Revoking Public Pensions for Corrupt Officials Back on the Table after Democrats Voted to Kill It

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon announced today that he is reintroducing legislation from 2008 that would revoke public pensions for government officials and employees who are convicted of any crime while in office. Senator Edward Durr (R-3) will sign on as a co-prime sponsor of the bill.

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The Rededication of Historic Gethsemane Cemetery Final Resting Place of Over 500 African Americans

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Little Ferry Nj, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on September 29th in 1985, historic Gethsemane Cemetery, the final resting place of over 500 African Americans, was rededicated with a formal ceremony. The process to get there started several years earlier when efforts began to secure the deed to the land. The County of Bergen, Bergen County NAACP, and Bergen County Historical Society worked together to create a roadmap to preserve the property, overseeing sensitive cleanup projects and conducting the research that informs our understanding of the site today.

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Ridgefield Park Opens Styrofoam Recycler

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Commissioner Mary Amoroso and Commissioner Tracy Zur along with officials from the Village of Ridgefield Park to cut the ribbon on Village Of Ridgefield Park NJ’s brand-new EPS Densifier! Expanded Polystyrene, or EPS, is one of the most widely used packing and insulation materials across the globe, and also one of the most inconvenient materials to dispose of. It can take more than 500 years for EPS, more commonly known as “Styrofoam”, to decompose

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