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Ridgewood Schools Reopening Plan: Transition to Phase 2

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Ridgewood NJ, Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum opened her presentation on Ridgewood school districts transitioning to phase 2  by sharing COVID-19 activity level data for New Jersey, which currently has the entire state at the moderate level. The district continues to closely monitor health data as it informs our reopening plan and its various phases. Recently, the district surveyed staff, parents, and students to collect feedback on the reopening and input regarding considerations for the next phase. Additionally, our Pandemic Response Teams are meeting consistently to review our plans and progress. Department, faculty, and administrative team meetings also continue to evaluate the reopening, and Dr. Fishbein meets regularly with the Health Officer, Dr. Yankus, and other physicians.

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Rapper 50 Cents Says ,’IM OUT’ after look at Biden’s Proposed Massive Tax Increases

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Ridgewood NJ, The Biden campaign has proposed increasing the federal corporate tax rate to 28 percent and returning the top individual federal personal income tax rate to 39.6 percent while applying payroll taxes to earnings above $400,000. Top tax rates on capital gains and dividends would rise significantly.

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Expert Tips to Speed Up Your Website

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User satisfaction is absolutely necessary for a website to gain momentum in the vast world of Google rankings. Selling products or services is also far less likely if the company’s website lags. In a world where almost anything can be done in an instant, no one finds pleasure in waiting. Take into consideration a few of these tips if your website is in need of a speed boost. 

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Why You Need to Filter Tap Water and How

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Everybody drinks in order to survive. In the west, we are blessed with access to running water, and almost every home has a plumbed-in supply. In an ideal world, this would be as perfect to drink as if it came from a mountain stream. Sadly the facts are otherwise: the world is feeling the impact of global pollution, and this has a direct bearing upon our water supplies. 

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Ramapo Indian Hills High School Goes Full Remote after 5 Cases of COVID Reported

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Dear Ramapo Indian Hills High School Community:

Yesterday we sent out a letter notifying the community of an additional confirmed positive case of Covid-19 at Ramapo High School. We have since learned of two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Ramapo in addition to the two cases previously identified earlier this month.

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Financial Transition Tax Will Drive Data Centers Out of New Jersey

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Mahwah NJ, The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce opposes legislation (S-2902/A-4402) which would impose a new tax on financial transactions, such as electronic stock trades, that flow through major data centers in New Jersey.

Simply put, the tax could backfire on New Jersey. The mere discussion of this tax has caused several stock exchanges to begin exploring moving their data centers out of New Jersey – to states that don’t impose such a tax. Last month, the New York Stock Exchange, which has a data center in Mahwah, N.J., said it ran one of its exchanges from a back-up data center in Chicago to demonstrate its readiness to move out of New Jersey. Two other exchange operators, Nasdaq Inc. and Cboe Global Markets Inc., also indicated that they would leave New Jersey over the tax. If New Jersey loses data centers, the state would actually be looking at less revenue and less jobs.

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Things You Need to Consider Before Applying for a Boat Loan

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If you’re ready to have your morning coffee on the deck of your dream boat, then you’ll need to start thinking about boat loan choices. Getting a boat loan is a lot like getting a car loan, as they have many of the same options. Read further for a list of things you should look into before applying. 

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Ridgewood Art Institute Once Again Featuring In Person Classes

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is once again hosing classes following a strict COVID safety policy.

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NJ Attorney General Issues Guidance on Law Enforcement Involvement in Election Activities and Protections Against Unlawful Voter Intimidation

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Trenton NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today issued guidance to New Jersey’s law enforcement leaders to ensure that voters can cast their ballot in the upcoming election safely and without fear of intimidation. The guidance marks the latest step by the Attorney General’s Office to bolster public confidence in New Jersey’s election process.

Since New Jersey is a vote-by-mail state we are not sure were the voter intimidation is going to come from?

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What You Should Know About Cryptocurrency Trading

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It comes as no surprise that investors have started to show interest in the digital financial world. This is because of their skepticism towards traditional banks and the future of paper money. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin caught the attention of several traders owing to their promising future profits. Even though it is easy to own and trade digital assets, you need to be aware of a couple of points. Since jumping headfirst in business guarantees failure, we are going to provide you with some information to help you make your first purchase and trade. 

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Change in Leadership at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Comes late for the 190 who Died in state’s Veterans’ Homes

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Paramus NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced a leadership transition at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA). Effective immediately, current DMAVA Deputy Adjutant General, Colonel Dr. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., will become Interim Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, replacing Major General Jemal J. Beale.

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Train Whistles and the Ridgewood Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, with all the new high density housing in the central business district  amd many new people expected to move into town ,don’t be surprised if this come up again .

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RIDGEWOOD NJ, Almost 15 years to the day after a village teenager was killed by an oncoming locomotive, the Village Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would outlaw the sounding of train whistles except for an emergency, reports the Bergen Record. Continue reading Train Whistles and the Ridgewood Central Business District

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Its October and New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission is STILL a Total Disaster

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Lodi NJ, Motorists lining up outside of facilities in the pre-dawn hours, no less than six sites closed due to COVID, and countless residents frustrated by a system that has let them down, is what New Jersey residents face at DMV facilities. This has become business as usual for New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission.

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