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GREEN RIDGEWOOD GAZETTE

‍Green Ridgewood is pleased to present the third issue of the Green Ridgewood Gazette! Learn all about leaves - the benefits of leaving them on your lawn, how many leaves the Village of Ridgewood collects each year, where to get FREE MULCH and more. In this issue you'll also find articles about flooding and stormwater challenges, the benefits of collecting rainwater, water conservation and a Q&A with Green Ridgewood member Miles Luo. Read the latest issue of the Green Ridgweood Gazette.

‍LEAF COLLECTION UPDATE

‍Due to the excessively dry conditions this season, many trees throughout the Village have dropped their leaves earlier than expected, leading to an increase in leaf accumulation in our neighborhoods. Out of an abundance of caution for fire safety, the Department of Public Works has expanded its leaf collection hours.

Work (including leaf blowing) will begin at approximately 5:00 am and could extend past dark in order to maximize leaf collection efforts. Leaves will also be collected on Saturday. Please note: Leaf blowers will be operating at half speed in order to minimize early-morning disruptions to residents.

‍DROUGHT WARNING
IN EFFECT

‍The state declared a Drought Warning on Wednesday, citing historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures and deteriorating water-supply conditions. The goal of a Drought Warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avoid more serious water shortages in the future. Residents are strongly encouraged to conserve water. Learn more.

‍VILLAGE TREE PLANTING

‍To date, 145 trees have been planted in the Village! In light of the historic drought, we ask homeowners who have had a tree planted either by the Village or by Adopt-A-Sapling volunteers, to adequately water it by hand every few days until the drought ends or the ground freezes.

‍FREE SCREENING TODAY

‍Come to the first-floor Garden Room at Village Hall on Friday, November 15th - between 1:00 and 3:00 pm - for a free blood pressure screening. High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because most people who have it don't have any obvious symptoms. That's why it's important to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis.

‍WINTERFEST IS COMING!

‍ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

‍Bring the whole family to downtown Ridgewood to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm! (Tree lighting at 6:30 pm.) The annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will feature a host of family-friendly activities including Touch-a-Truck, a trackless train, Santa in his golf cart, live music, dancers in shop windows, and s'mores and firepits in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

‍SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES

CALLING ALL
CAT OWNERS

‍Reminder for cat owners: Cat licenses are renewed during the month of January; renewals will be sent this month. New residents, or current owners who have obtained an additional cat, may print out an application and submit it for licensing. Questions? Please reach out to the Health Department at 201-670-5500, extension 5502 or 5503.

‍STAY INFORMED AND CONNECTED

‍We are excited to give you the opportunity to sign up for mutiple Village notifications - all in one place - by scanning the QR code above. You'll be taken to a page on the Village website dedicated to helping you get connected and stay upated. Questions? Please reach out to Carol Bialkowski, our director of Communications.

‍HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED OUR APP?

"Why do I need another app?" you might ask. The new My Ridgewood app puts some of the most sought-after information in the palm of your hand - parking details, leaf pickup schedules, meeting agendas and more.

Plus, if you enable notifications, you'll receive the latest Village news, events and advisories, making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected with our community.

Nearly 2,000 people have downloaded the My Ridgewood app! Scan the QR code above or click one of the links below.

Download MY RIDGEWOOD on the App Store.

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Download the My Ridgewood app today, create a profile...and be sure to hit "allow notifications."

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WATCH THE LATEST COUNCIL MEETING

Keith Kazmark

Village Manager

201-670-5500, ext. 2202

Carol Bialkowski

Director of Communications &

Special Projects