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Oradell NJ, a BlackHawk medivac helicopter crashed outside of Fort Campbell, KY.killing 9.
Army Sgt. David Solinas of Oradell Honored
The Ridgewood Public Library is Screening “Blind Ambition” on Thursday April 20th
Reel Voices: “Blind Ambition” Screening and Q&A
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Ridgewood NJ, Thursday the Ridgewood Public Library will feature the screening of “Blind Ambition” (2021; PG-13; 1hr36m; Australia) . The winner of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award .Four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of “World Wine Tasting Champions.”
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Oakland Council Says Yes to Cannabis Cultivation Facility
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Oakland NJ, Borough of Oakland Council members voted to approve a cannabis cultivation facility on Muller Road. Kusala Care Cannabis won approval to proceed with application for cannabis cultivation, but council members debated a November referendum on resident preference on such businesses in the borough.
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Fair Lawn Adapts an Online System for ALL overnight and 8am-10am parking requests
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Fair Lawn NJ, announcement to all of our Fair Lawn residents:
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PSE&G Back to Work Paving Starting Monday April 17th in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G has completed the gas system upgrades in your neighborhood to ensure continued safe, reliable gas service. Now that the ground has settled, we will restore roads with permanent paving. Continue reading PSE&G Back to Work Paving Starting Monday April 17th in Ridgewood
The Best Restaurants in New Jersey and Staten Island
Are you looking for the best restaurants in New Jersey and Staten Island? Look no further! We’ve put together a guide to the top eateries across both regions that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From classic favorite Italian dishes to fresh seafood delights, these fabulous locations are sure to offer something special for everyone. So if you’re feeling ready to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience, this is the blog post for you! Keep reading and let us show you some of our picks for the best restaurants across NJ & SI.
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The Bolger Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is excited to announce that the Bolger Foundation, a longtime supporter of the Ridgewood Library Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans. “This donation will allow us to expand our current plans to renew other areas of the library including our much-used auditorium and upgrade our technology training room to showcase our maker space equipment and programs,” said library director Lorri Steinbacher. Continue reading The Bolger Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans
Ridgewood Emergency Services Names Rahil Bhatia Member of the Month
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Ridgewood NJ, congratulations to Ridgewood Emergency Services April member of the month Rahil Bhatia. Rahil is a probationary member of Special Operations and a TIES Sergeant. He has been involved in the department since 2019. Rahil is inspired to help those in community where he has grown up and fortunate to work with a passionate group of volunteers. Rahil is currently a senior at Ridgewood High School and looks forward to attending the University of Michigan the fall.
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Ridgewood Water is Looking to Remove all Lead Service Lines
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Ridgewood NJ, as part of New Jersey’s legislative mandate to remove all lead service lines (including galvanized iron) by July 2031, water utilities need to determine the material type of every service line in their water system. Ridgewood Water continues its work to determine the service line material for those properties where the material type is currently unknown. We will be utilizing our Vac-Con truck to dig small holes in the right-of-way of properties, allowing us to expose both sides of the valve that connects the main in the street to the service line running to a home or business. We will then document the material type of both the main-to-curb (utility-owned) and curb-to-building (privately owned by homeowner/business) portions.
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Bergen County Installs New Encrypted Emergency Radio System
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Hackensack NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the county has a new way for our first responders and municipal dispatchers to communicate with the County and other emergency organizations called “Bergen County Active Local Emergency Radio Talkgroup” (BC-ALERT).
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Veolia Watermain Construction Project Expect Road Closures on Pascack Road & Washington Avenue in Twp. of Washington
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Veolia (Formally Suez) will be conducting work on the watermain on Pascack Road and in the intersection of Washington Avenue & Pascack Road on Monday April 17th, Wednesday April 19th and on Monday April 24th. Details about what is to be expected each day are listed below. Pictured to the right of this message, is a Water Bypass installed on a Fire Hydrant. Residents may see these devices in use. They are in place to maintain water service to area residences. Also pictured is a diagram of the Washington Avenue & Pascack Road intersection to better depict the change in traffic pattern.
Confidence in the Housing Market Improves
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Ridgewood NJ, most American homeowners remain confident in the resale value of their homes.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 45% of American homeowners think the value of their home is likely to go up over the next year. That’s up from 40% last October. Sixteen percent (16%) now say the value of their home is more likely to go down – down from 22% in October – while 35% expect their home’s value to remain about the same. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
Was Ridgewood Village Council’s recent vote on new Schedler development plan legal?
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Ridgewood NJ, Legal experts contacted by The Ridgewood Blog speculate that the Village Council’s failure to rescind Resolution 18-236, Approve Field Design for Schedler Park (approved by unanimous vote on July 18, 2018), invalidates their recent approval of Resolution 23-148, Approve Plan for Schedler Park (approved by 3-2 vote on April 12, 2023).
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Ridgewood Mayor Arbitrarily Cuts Public Comment Session
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Ridgewood NJ, On March 8, 2023, Resolution 23-108 was approved by the Village Council . Resolution 23-108 Establish Waivable Policy for End Time of Village Council Meetings – establishes a policy for Village Council meetings to end at 11:00 pm, which can be waived by a consensus of a majority of the Village Council.
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RED & BLACK BASEBALL CAMP
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Red & Black Baseball camp provide young baseball players withy the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game and to help increase their skill level .Campers will be going through numbers offensive and defensive drills and games . The players will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level.
