
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

Finding the an Affordable Plumbing Services can be an overwhelming task. After all, not only do you want someone reliable and trustworthy – you also want them to be qualified and experienced enough to do the job correctly. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can locate a quality plumber in your area.

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Paramus NJ, David’s Bridal, LLC (“the Company”), the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today announced that the Company and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 11”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”). The Company expects to file a recognition proceeding in Canada and a subsidiary of David’s Bridal expects to commence an administration proceeding for its business in the United Kingdom.
Continue reading David’s Bridal Will Deliver Orders While Fire Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

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Paramus NJ, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and is preparing to close its remaining stores, the company announced Sunday, after months of speculation the suffering chain would make the financial move.
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church’s 2022-2023 Wellness Wednesday season wraps up on May 3 at 7:30 pm with a special spirit-lifting program featuring Rev. Mack Brandon, pastor of the Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Ridgewood, and the Connections Gospel Choir.
Continue reading Explore the Soul of Gospel with Rev. Mack Brandon at West Side Presbyterian Church

Having good posture is important for many reasons, from improving your overall health and fitness to creating a more confident impression. Unfortunately, due to the amount of time people spend sitting at desks or looking down at phones, it’s increasingly common to have poor posture.

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Ridgewood NJ, “No Mow May” is an initiative where Ridgewood residents do not mow their lawns in May in order to preserve the habitats of many insects and bees, and to promote conversations about the environment. The optimal time to leave grass uncut for the benefit of bees and other pollinators is during the month of May.
Continue reading “No Mow May” Does it Really Do Anything or Just More “Yard Sign Environmentalism” ?

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Ridgewood NJ, the Pedestrian Plaza, where streets are closed to vehicular traffic from Walnut Street to Broad Street, along East Ridgewood Avenue, will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from June 3 – October 9, 2023. There will be music and entertainment in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Saturday night and Sunday. Each month will be culturally themed, and there will be special activities for children. Please plan to come and shop, dine, and enjoy the entertainment this summer.

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Ridgewood NJ, an unoccupied painter’s van burst into flames while parked in the rear of an occupied commercial building located in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood early Monday afternoon, 04/24. Several nearby businesses were evacuated by Ridgewood Police officers as a precaution. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was quickly extinguished by Ridgewood firefighters. The van was totaled. An investigation is underway to determine what caused the fire.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Green Ridgewood hosted the “Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair” together on Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The weather held and this fun family event took place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, located along East Ridgewood Avenue .
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s very own tenor-bass chorus, the award winning Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus Spring Concert: “A Retrospective” 2023 is NEXT SUNDAY afternoon April 30th. Do you have your tickets? www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org
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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Leonard Fitts, Interim Superintendent, and Ms. Hyunju Kwak, Vice President of the Board of Education, will be holding coffee and conversation events throughout the year. The events will take place on the third floor of the Education Center. All stakeholders are invited to attend and engage in open discussions.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education: Coffee & Conversation Monday, April 24: 1:30 pm

Rock tumbling is an engaging hobby that involves polishing rocks and minerals to reveal their hidden beauty. Choosing the right rocks for tumbling and selecting the perfect instrument from the huge variety of rock tumblers are crucial to ensuring a successful outcome. This article will explore essential tips and techniques for making the right choices.

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Ridgewood NJ, the Recycling Center is accepting hard, molded, Styrofoam packaging inserts, which are found in boxes for televisions and computers. This does not include food containers and packing peanuts. Please do not throw this into your garbage or put it out for bulk pickup. The recycled Styrofoam is used to make picture frames and molding for houses.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Recycling Center is Now Accepting Styrofoam

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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo there was a, “Great turnout for the Friends of the Westwood Library’s spring fundraiser! Two delightful hours filled with tasty samplings generously donated by some of The Hub’s finest epicureans!”
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