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CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR WEDNESDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, is a Special Weather Statement the Nation Weather Service …CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR  WEDNESDAY… An elevated potential for fire spread is possible for  Wednesday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Antecedent dry conditions along with relative humidity values below 30 percent are expected. Wind gusts upwards of 25 mph are also expected. Despite the recent green-up, these conditions may allow for elevated fire spread if ignition occurs.

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New Jersey Promotes Transgender Students in Women’s Sports

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter supporting robust antidiscrimination protections for transgender students in response to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) that would clarify how schools receiving federal funding can remain in compliance with Title IX, a federal civil rights statute, when determining a transgender student’s eligibility to participate on school athletic teams.

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Exotic Snake Found on Valley View Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a resident walking his dog along Valley View Avenue found an exotic snake slinking down the street on Monday afternoon. Tyco Animal Control was dispatched to take possession of the snake until the owner is found. The snake was reportedly a Corn Snake.

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You Must Register Your Smart Controllers, on an Annual basis, with Ridgewood Water

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water – Irrigation Policy – Limited to 2 Days per Week – Year-Round – By following this policy, we can use less water from the wells that have not yet been treated for PFAS. ODD numbered addresses may water their lawns, shrubs, flowers and trees on Tuesday and Saturday, and EVEN numbered addresses may do so on Wednesday and Sunday. No irrigation is allowed on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Irrigation shall be performed before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., to limit evaporation. Those with automatic irrigation systems and those with Smart Controllers may only water between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. You must register your Smart Controllers, on an annual basis, with Ridgewood Water.

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Incoming Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent to Host a Meet and Greet at Ridgewood High School on Monday, May 15th from 6:00 to 8:00pm

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May 4, 2023

Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,
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I hope that you are enjoying the final weeks of the 2022-23 school year. I am writing to share my excitement on joining Ridgewood Public Schools and to ask for your assistance in preparing for my transition to the district this July.

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Wildfire On DuPont Site in Pompton Lakes Raise Concerns Over Toxic Air

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Pompton Lakes NJ, Pompton lakes Fire Department was  on scene at the DuPont Tract with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service making progress on the forest fire, the property in Pompton Lakes considered one of New Jersey’s most polluted.

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Potential Dangers of Playing on Turf Fields, Especially for Young People

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Ridgewood NJ, former Major League Baseball star Tug McGraw when he was asked whether he preferred grass or Astroturf: “I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf.”

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Visitors to Ridgewood’s Central Business District Prefer “Free Parking”

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Ridgewood Nj, looks like the Benjamin at 1 Franklin avenue in Ridgewood has a parking problem . The problem being that visitors to the central business district have been grabbing up the assigned spots instead of paying for parking on central business district streets or in the parking garage on Hudson Street . Gee wiz would would have thunk it? Just another ancillary issue created by poor Village planning and please don’t blame it on “climate change” .

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Protecting Your Business: Essential Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses

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In today’s digital age, the increasing reliance on technology in the business world is undeniable. However, this comes with its own set of risks, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Small businesses, with their often limited resources, are especially vulnerable. This article will guide you through essential cybersecurity measures that every small business should consider to protect their operations and reputation.

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Ridgewood’s Graydon Pool Season is June 3rd through September 4th, Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, the Graydon Pool season is June 3rd through September 4th (Labor Day). Graydon Pool features a shaded playground, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, a picnic area, sheltered pavilion, charcoal grills, and the Water’s Edge Café. Additional amenities include a fenced in Kiddie swim and play area, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tables, shuffleboard, four square, hopscotch and Wi-Fi accessibility. And better yet no Parkway Traffic, no sharks, jellyfish or dead whales !

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The Valley Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the 20th time following the release of The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Valley’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

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Is Your Town Film Ready?

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Ridgewood NJ, is your town film ready? With a growing film industry presence in New Jersey, the Film Ready program is designed to support municipalities and counties as they work to accommodate location filming and market their communities as filming destinations, positioning the state as a top production destination. County and municipal employees from Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, and Union counties were invited to participate in the program.

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Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick Urges New Graduates to Lead With Character at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s 2023 Undergraduate Commencement

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Mahwah NJ, praising authentic leadership, Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick urged the members of the Ramapo College of New Jersey Class of 2023 to keep their values at the forefront of their personal and professional worlds, as part of her commencement address at Ramapo College’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, held on May 11 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. 

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County of Bergen Hosts Military Appreciation Month with a Ceremony at One Bergen County Plaza

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New Jersey Wants to Halt Development of Off-Shore Wind Farms

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Madison NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey residents narrowly oppose the continued development of off-shore wind farms, with concerns about the recent deaths of whales and dolphins reducing support for the green energy project. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, 35 percent of New Jersey residents say that the state should continue the development of the wind farms off the coast, with 39 percent saying that development should be halted.

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