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Ridgewood Emergency Services Update on Coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ, Chief Ryan Savaria of Ridgewood Emergency Services, in a recent interview with the Ridgewood Blog, has asked that the Village of Ridgewood residents follow the following recommendations to help the Ridgewood First Responders help you protect them and their families while responding to your Emergency. Please reserve calls to 911 for emergencies only. For other than emergencies, you may call the non-emergency number for the Ridgewood Police Department 201-652-3900.

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Dogs and the City: What You Need to Know When Bringing Your Furry Friend to the City

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Dogs are considered as man’s best friend and this is because of their undeniable loyalty to their humans. There are even dogs who go the extra mile to protect their owners or show affection even when their owners are long gone. As such, people are drawn to have dogs as their pets, regardless of whether they live in the countryside or in the city. If you are someone who lives in an urban area, here are some things that you need to know when you bring your furry friend to the city.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco : Executive Order Closing Malls Postponed Until 8am Saturday

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today announced that the implementation of Executive Order 2020-1B (PDF below) will be postponed until Saturday at 8 a.m. in order to provide additional clarity and to be in conjunction with state government. The County aspects of the Executive Order will stay in effect.

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CDC Recommends Canceling Or Postponing Events Of 50+ For 8 Weeks

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Ridgewood NJ, Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals.

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Problems that Come with Age and How to Overcome Them

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Aging is one of the undeniable factors in life that is consistent for every individual. While most people would argue that this is a necessary process to channel the cycle of life, there is no denying that it also comes with multiple challenges. These struggles include weakening of the body muscles, financial problems and lack of mental capacity. These may be followed by various illnesses that can cause aging to be even more challenging. 

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Updated Timeline for Ridgewood’s New Master Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, Prior to our lives changing significantly, we presented the Preliminary Draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future to the Planning Board on March 3 and to Council on March 4 (click here to view a streaming video of the Council meeting; Planning Board minutes forthcoming). Our next internal steps are to prepare the draft for publication to the website, create an online form for receiving comments, and post the draft for you to read.

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New Jersey Business & Industry Association : Most Businesses in Need of Assistance

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Ridgewood NJ, A survey conducted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association finds that 93% of members who responded either are already negatively impacted by the coronavirus health crisis or anticipate being negatively impacted in the near future.

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Ridgewood Schools COVID-19: Daily Update 2

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March 16, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

The response to this public health emergency changes daily, as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise. Today, the Governor announced his Executive Order mandating the closure of all New Jersey schools with no end date provided, along with numerous other measures that will be implemented statewide. On March 15, 2020, the Village of Ridgewood signed a Proclamation of Local Emergency, which states that all public and Board of Education recreational fields, all school grounds, all tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and playgrounds within the Village of Ridgewood are closed.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Imposes “Blue Laws” 24/7 in Bergen County

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Hackenasack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued the following new executive order  basically imposing what is known as “Blue Laws” 24/7  in Bergen County  making everyday a Sunday .

Tedesco’s Executive Order from Monday March 16th:

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All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agency and road testing facilities will be closed effective immediately

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Trenton NJ,  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton has announced that all New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agency and road testing facilities will be closed effective immediately as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We anticipate re-opening in two weeks, on Monday, March 30, 2020.

All driver licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations, and inspection stickers expiring before May 31 have been extended by two months.

Most renewals, replacements, changes of address, and other transactions can be processed online at NJMVC.gov

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All New Jersey Municipal Courts are Closed

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Ridgewood NJ,  Yesterday, the Camden County Department of Health announced the second presumptive positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. On Saturday, New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice, Stuart Rabner, announced that all municipal courts in the state will begin a two-week suspension starting Monday.

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Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools , “Simply do not congregate “

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March 15, 2020

Dear Ridgewood Public School Community,

It is critical that everyone in the community sign up for the Village of Ridgewood E-Notice System at https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/village-info/enotices-and-alerts-registration. Please do this immediately so that you can get vital notifications and information about the Village as it pertains to this public health crisis. Information about our schools as it relates to this emergency will come directly from me. Instructional information will be sent from the teachers and your child’s school. Additionally, I will be sending daily email notices to keep you up-to-date and informed. I ask that you also follow the district on twitter @RwdPub Schools and @RWDSupt, and please follow your schools. We send a lot of important information through our twitter accounts, as well as the district Facebook page @RidgewoodPublicSchools.

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BREAKING: STATE OF EMERGENCY UPDATE

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Ridgewood NJ, This is Mayor Ramon Hache. The Village of Ridgewood has been continually working with public agencies including the Department of Health, Bergen County Executive and the Office of Emergency Management.
In the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of our residents and other persons within the Village of Ridgewood, it has been determined that certain measures must be taken to insure that the authorities will be unhampered in their efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, and until further notice, a State of Emergency has been declared within the Village of Ridgewood.

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Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is Restricting Visitation until Further Notice

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Wyckoff  NJ, from the Wyckoff police ,Christian Health Care Center (CHCC)’s COVID-19 preparedness plan is in full action to diligently and proactively ensure the health and safety of those entrusted to our care, our staff, and the community.
Because we care for the most vulnerable population, we are taking aggressive precautionary measures to adhere to guidelines made by the New Jersey Department of Health, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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Can An Online Review Boost Your Brand’s Credibility?

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In today’s day and age, society is shifting towards an online environment. This means that companies who sell products and offer services have to cater to an online dynamic to find success in the business world. The online world also offers a new feature in the form of reviews. These can be written by anyone and can either help your company or destroy it. Here are some ways that an online review can boost the credibility of your brand:

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