WEEKLY E-NEWS 

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‍PFAS TREATMENT FACILITY PROGRESS

It was an exciting week for Ridgewood Water! Granular Activated Carbon vessels were delivered to the Ames PFAS Treatment Facility in Wyckoff (left), and Resin Ion Exchange vessels were delivered to the West End PFAS Treatment Facility in Ridgewood. When operational next year, the six vessels at Ames will treat up to 2.1 million gallons of water per day. And the two vessels at West End will treat up to 620,000 gallons of water per day. All regulated PFAS compounds will be undetectable in the treated water, surpassing the EPA standard of 4 parts per trillion. 

‍GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

‍A ceremonial groundbreaking took place on Thursday afternoon at the site of the Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock, which will be built with the help of a $1 million state budget appropriation. The budget resolution was sponsored and supported by Assemblywoman Lisa Swain and Assemblyman Chris Tully (pictured), along with Senator Joseph Lagana, Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese and Senator Paul Sarlo. When completed in 2026, the facility will treat up to 360,000 gallons of water per day. 

Pictured (left to right): Midland Park Councilmember Lorraine DeLuca, Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi, Midland Park Councilmember Nancy Peet, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos, Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Assemblyman Chris Tully, Glen Rock Councilmember Maureen Rozanski, Glen Rock Councilmember Elizabeth Coll and Village Manager Keith Kazmark. 

‍HYDRANT FLUSHING STARTS THIS WEEKEND

‍As part of Ridgewood Water’s annual preventive maintenance program, utility crews will be flushing hydrants during the last two weeks of October, weather conditions permitting.

Flushing will take place from 9:00 pm to 4:30 am from October 19 through 24 (Sunday night through Friday morning) and October 26 through 30 (Sunday night through Thursday morning).

Please note: You may experience temporary low water pressure or discoloration of your water. Any discolored water is from mineral deposits dislodged during the flushing process and is not a health or safety concern. Ridgewood Water recommends running cold water at the lowest tub or sink for a few minutes before doing laundry or using the dishwasher in order to clear the water.

Also recommended: bypassing any home filtration systems during the flushing process, as mineral deposits could load the filter membrane.

‍ONE STEP CLOSER

‍The Kingsbrigde Lane Pedestrian Bridge is one step closer to reopening for foot traffic. The bridge was set in place this week, marking a major milestone in the restoration project. Crews will now move forward with the remaining work to permanently secure the structure before it officially opens to the public.

‍AND THE WINNER IS...

‍The Ridgewood Fire Department capped off Fire Prevention Week by conducting timed fire drills at all Ridgewood public schools. Congratulations to Orchard Elementary School, which earned the coveted white fire helmet for demonstrating the most improvement over last year's results! Pictured (left to right): Fire Chief John Judge, Orchard Principal Mary Ferreri and Lieutentant John Young.

‍DROUGHT WATCH
STILL IN EFFECT

‍Despite the coastal storm over the weekend, New Jersey remains in a statewide Drought Watch. All residents are asked to follow water conservation practices, and to use water wisely, particularly when using water outdoors.

‍WELLNESS CHALLENGE UPDATE

We are pleased to report that 414,631 minutes have been logged for the 1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge, which kicked off on September 13 and runs through December 5. Let's keep the momentum going! 

Visit the Wellness Challenge web page to learn about the 12-week challenge. Participating is easy! Simply log your minutes on the My Ridgewood app or use this Google Form. 

‍PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE

‍Please disregard the entry on the 2025 Village Calendar, which states that property taxes are due on November 3, 2025. By statute, they are due on November 1, 2025, and the grace period to pay your taxes without interest ends on November 10, 2025 at the close of business (4:30 pm). You may make a payment online or in person at Village Hall. Please note that fees are associated with online transactions.

‍PROPERTY TAX RELIEF DEADLINE

The deadline to file applications for the following New Jersey property tax relief programs is October 31, 2025:

• ANCHOR (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) Program
• Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Program
• Stay NJ Property Tax Credit Program

The combined application and instructions for all three property tax programs is available on the New Jersey Division of Taxation's website.

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‍ARTOBER AT THE STABLE

‍The Ridgewood Arts Foundation's third annual ARTober Exhibit, a month-long celebration of local artists, runs through October 28 at The Stable. A variety of disciplines are on display including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

‍CALLING ALL CRAFTERS

This winter, trees around the Village will be getting a cozy, colorful new look courtesy of the Outside AiR (Art in Ridgewood) Committee. A whimsical "yarn bomb" art installation is in the works, and the committee could use more volunteers to knit or crochet granny squares (any color, size or pattern) for the project. If you can help, please email RidgewoodMuralProject@gmail.com. The deadline for donations is November 1. 

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 lot locations, passport services, 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. 

More than 3,000 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."

Keith Kazmark

Village Manager

201-670-5500, ext. 2202

Carol Bialkowski

Director of Communications &

Special Projects

201-670-5500, ext. 2204

Village of Ridgewood, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450‍

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