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Ridgewood Board of Education Appoints Board President’s Significant Other as Ridgewood BOE Secretary

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Ridgewood NJ, several readers have raised concerns that during the recent Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on July 24, the Ridgewood Board of Education made a significant decision to appoint the partner of the board president as a secretary.

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Township of Washington Police Pursue ,“Ring, Kick and Run”/ “Ding, Dong Ditch” Social Media Pranksters

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Twp of Washington NJ, Township of Washington Police asks parents…. “Do you know where your children are after 10 PM?”.

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Amazon Charged With Worker Safety Violations at New Jersey Fulfillment Center

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Logan Township NJ,  a federal workplace safety investigation has again found workers at an Amazon fulfillment center exposed to ergonomic hazards, this time at a Logan Township facility.

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Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron loses her cool at August 6 “Destination Ridgewood” events +Trash can FAIL

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Ridgewood NJ, Several readers of The Ridgewood Blog reported observing Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron in quite an agitated state during portions of the Sunday, August 6 “Destination Ridgewood” events.

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Clay Travis , Popular Conservative Talk Radio Host and FOX Contributor to Appear at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday August 7th

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Ridgewood NJ, Clay Travis , Popular Conservative Talk Radio Host and FOX Contributor, will sign his new book at Bookends in Ridgewood ,”American Playbook” on Monday, August 7th @6pm . Each person needs a book for entry.

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The Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission Wants Residents to “Adopt” a Sapling

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Ridgewood NJ, despite the current council majorities efforts to clear cut over 500 trees at the Schedler property  to install a plastic artificial turf ball field and perhaps to ease the conscious of the council majority and many Village residents , the Village will move ahead with an Adapt-a-sapling-program in October.

The Village Shade Tree Commission is looking for residents to “adopt” a sapling and care for it on their public right of way area.

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Westwood Cyclist Badly Injured In Cycling Accident Thanks Police after 60-mile Bike Ride

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Westwood NJ, on April 16, 2023, the Westwood Police Department responded to a report of an accident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Washington and Mountain Avenues. This accident involved very serious injuries suffered by the cyclist, It was a scene that likely will not ever be forgotten by those who responded to render aid. Following the accident, follow ups were made to determine the condition of the cyclist and thoughts and prayers were offered to the young man, whose life appeared to have taken a tragic turn.

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Fort Lee Stabbing Victim Rushed to the Hospital

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Fort Lee NJ, the Fort Lee police responded to a 2:47 a.m. call Saturday about an alleged stabbing at a home on Gerome Avenue . At the scene  the police found a 35-year-old man who needed “urgent medical attention”.

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The Village Council is Looking for Village Residents who are Interested in Volunteering to Serve on Various Boards and Committee

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Ridgewood Nj, The Village Council is looking for Village residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Project Pride, The Ridgewood Arts Council, The Ridgewood Green Team, and The Central Business District Advisory Committee.

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Palisades Park Council Reinstates Voided the Promotions of the Police Chief and a Captain by the Former Mayor

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Palisades Park NJ, only days after a judge voided the promotions of the police chief and a captain by the former mayor to settle a lawsuit, the new Borough Council reinstated the promotions and returned the men to the positions.

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Economic Data Continues to Suggest the “Goldilocks scenario”

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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the US economy added 187,000 jobs in July, below economist estimates of 200,000 and slightly above the downwardly revised 185,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%, from 3.6% in June and 3.7% in May. Average hourly earnings grew 0.4% month-over-month and 4.4% year-over-year, matching June. The number continue to suggests the “Goldilocks scenario” of a not-too-cold, not-too-hot sweet spot of sustainable growth
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Graydon Pool Memberships decreased in price for residents only from August 1st through Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool Memberships decreased in price for residents only from August 1st through Labor Day. Residents may purchase a late season adult membership for $75 and a late season child membership for $70.  Senior rates remain at $35.00 and non-resident rates remain at $325 for ages 16+ and $210 for a child.

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Even Democrat NJ Assembly Speaker and Senate President Say “Elected Boards of Education Decide on the Final Lesson Plans”

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Trenton NJ, don’t blame the State Board of Education for pedophilia in schools ,blame the parents and the local school boards.

Democrat Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Democrat Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement following the New Jersey State Board of Education’s vote to approve several changes to the state’s equity code:

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Clifton Man Arrested in the Sexual Assault, of a Minor in Englewood

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ESMOND NIMBLETT (DOB: 07/31/1974; single; carpenter) of Clifton, NJ on charges of sexual assault, aggravated 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 and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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