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The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 43rd Annual Open Juried Show On View February 12th – March 5th from 10am-3pm Daily

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute’s 43rd Annual Open Juried Show featuring Gorgeous Pieces chosen from Nationwide Applications.
On view in our beautiful galleries February 12th – March 5th from 10am-3pm daily.

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Trashy Behavior: 12% of New Jerseyans admit to illegal dumping

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  • Food waste is the most common item to be dumped.
  • Over half would report a neighbor for illegal dumping.
  • Interactive map included.

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Ridgewood NJ, Illegal dumping: we’ve all seen it, whether we’re strolling down the sidewalk or driving down the highway. The sight of abandoned furniture, old mattresses, and washing machines just waiting to become someone else’s problem. But while we can all agree it’s a blight on our hometowns and green spaces, how many of us are actually guilty of doing it ourselves?

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Please sign the petition to implement the adopted Ridgewood Schedler Park plan

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To Our Community:

Please sign the petition to implement the adopted Schedler Park plan.

At a recent meeting, the new Village Council moved to replace the Schedler Park plan (approved

by Resolution 18-236), adding a full-sized regulation turf field. The approved plan, now in jeopardy, balanced the needs of the impacted neighborhood, sports groups, conservationists, historians, and taxpayers and included a 75×50 multi-use field. With required oversight from the State of NJ Historic Preservation, the plan was moving forward with expected completion by late spring 2023.

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Ridgewood Board of Education: Coffee & Conversation Monday, February 27: 1:30 pm

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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.

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1997 Porsche Boxster Tags Tree on West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported, but a 1997 Porsche Boxster sustained very heavy front end damage during an early Saturday afternoon, 02/25, crash on West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. A flatbed tow truck winched the sporty rag top from a wooded area and removed it to a local body shop. Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Michael Karcher investigated the crash with the assistance of Patrol Officer Peter Youngberg.

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The National Congress of American Indians Joins Call to Halt Offshore Wind Permitting

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Atlantic City NJ, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is calling on the Biden Administration to halt all permitting and scoping for offshore wind projects until a comprehensive procedure to protect tribal interests is in place.

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Save LBI calls on President Biden to order a Mid-Course Change to the Offshore Wind Energy Program to preserve the migration of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale

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Long Beach Island NJ, In a 20-page letter to President Biden dated February 15, 2023, a detailed, quantitative case study for the project proposed off Long Beach Island (LBI) concludes that turbine operation there poses an insurmountable problem for the right whale’s migration. Key findings include:

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What Some of Our Readers said about Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd’s Schedler Related U-Turn

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Ridgewood NJ, her campaign mailer (see above) said one thing; after she was sworn in, she said the opposite.

Here’s what our readers said about the U-Turn:

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How to Gain Proper Knowledge on the Subject of CBD Products

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Cannabidiol (known by its acronym as CBD) has recently become quite popular, with more and more people buying products containing the compound. Having a good understanding of what it actually is and how it works is necessary for making an informed decision…especially when it is something that you might consider taking for medicinal purposes. This post will go over a few things that anyone interested in the fascinating world of CBD should know before taking the plunge and becoming a user.

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Comparison of Ridgewood Water Rates to Selected other Water Providers

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Ridgewood NJ, We thought this slide from Ridgewood Water, shown to Village Council members during a recent Budget Meeting, might be of interest to our readers.

The slide is pretty much self-explanatory.

Your comments regarding this information would be appreciated.

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More than Half of New Jerseyans Fear A.I. Could Take Their Jobs

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  • Study uncovers workers’ concerns about AI and job security.
  • Surprisingly, workers in the technology industry are the most concerned.
  • Interactive map showing AI anxiety across the country.

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Ridgewood NJ , a recent survey of 3,000 employees across the United States has shed light on the extent to which New Jersey workers are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on their job security. The research, carried out by FreelanceWritingJobs.com, reveals that almost half of (41%) New Jerseyans are worried about the possibility of A.I. making their professions redundant.

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Trying Hemp Products for the First Time? Here’s How to Do It Safely

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Trying cannabis products for the first time does not have to be an intimidating process, however, it should be approached with caution if you are not a seasoned user. Certain strengths, types, and strains of cannabis are meant for experienced users, so you want to make sure you are enjoying responsibly and properly based on your level of experience. When you are trying these products for the first time, you can follow these tips to make sure the experience will be pleasurable and safe.

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Middletown Scammer Arrested After Bergen Account Takeover Scheme Yields $300,000

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that JOSEPH BILOTTA (DOB: 1/12/1958; single; employed) of 129 Marvin Rd, Middletown, NJ was charged with theft. This is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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The Nutty Professor of Sports will be Back at Super Science Saturday on March 4th

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Ridgewood NJ, well he is back , Don R. Mueller, Ph.D., the Nutty Professor of Sports will be at Super Science Saturday giving a Physics of Sports demo featuring new methods and techniques in the popular throwing and swinging sports: baseball/softball, football, tennis and golf.

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