Ridgewood is seeking respite from the heat

AUGUST 20, 2015    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015, 2:40 PM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The village has been experiencing some seriously hot weather recently, with temperatures venturing past 90 degrees.

Though it had yet to be officially declared a heat wave by Tuesday, the temperatures were still scorching, necessitating the use of “cooling stations” around Ridgewood.

These locations offer an overheated individual the opportunity to rest and take a respite from the heat until they are feeling back to normal. Two such locations are the Ridgewood Public Library and the Community Center at Village Hall.

Nancy Greene, director of the library, said the doors “are open seven days a week throughout the year, except for major holidays.”

“We are one of the few libraries in Bergen County that maintains Sunday hours all summer – and we find that summer is our busiest time,” she said. “Hundreds of adults and children arrive every day and often stay for hours.”

These amenities make the library a desirable destination for those looking to cool off.

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