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‍REGISTRATON
COUNTDOWN

‍Registration for Summer Camp, Tennis and Pickleball, and Graydon Pool (early-bird rate) opens on Tuesday, April 1st at 8:30 am through Community Pass. To prevent registration challenges for Summer Camp, please review and update the CommunityPass account you will be using to make sure that your child(ren)'s information is accurate. Most importantly, please verify that the grade for the current 2024-2025 school year is correct. For more information, visit the Recreation Department webpage.

‍WELCOME TO RIDGEWOOD

‍Village Clerk Heather Mailander swore in two Alternate Route Police Officers as Ridgewood Police Officers earlier this week. We welcome Felice Bonnano (center) and Paul Doyle, pictured with Police Chief Forest Lyons. 

‍GOOD RIDDANCE

‍At the request of the Village and commuters, the NJ Department of Transportation recently removed the abandoned office trailer at the Route 17 Park & Ride. Fresh paving, striping, signage and plantings are in the works.

‍WE ARE A WINNER!

At the 2025 Best of Bergen Awards Gala, the Village of Ridgewood was announced as both a winner and finalist in the "Places to Go, Things to Do & People to Meet" category. We earned the top spot as Best Downtown Destination, and our fantastic 4th of July festivities earned the Village a finalist spot for Best Special Town Event.

‍NEW ARTS INITIATIVE

‍We are excited to let you know that a passionate team of volunteers has launched Outside AIR (Art Initiative Ridgewood), a movement to enhance public spaces, celebrate the Village's history, boost community pride and enhance our Central Business District. Their first project is the design and creation of a bold, colorful mural under the train trestle. Rossi Paint Stores has generously donated the paint and supplies. The next step is to recruit artistically inclined residents to be part of the design team and help make the transformation happen. Sign up to volunteer!

‍EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Bring the whole family - and your dog - to this fun, educational event in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square! Enjoy goat yoga, a petting zoo, live music, educational displays and programs, demonstrations and crafts, vendors specializing in sustainability and natural products, and more. Leashed dogs and their owners are invited to dress in costume and join the popular Daffy Dog Parade at 12:30 pm. Registration begins at noon at the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital booth. See you on April 27th!

REAL ID DEADLINE

‍Starting May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID to fly within the United States, unless you use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. REAL ID is available by appointment. To meet demand, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission recently launched "REAL ID Thursdays" at licensing centers across the state, adding nearly 4,500 new appointments per Thursday. Saturday appointments at REAL ID Mobile Units will become available beginning April 5th. 

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‍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 2,600 people have downloaded the My Ridgewood app! Scan the QR code above or click one of the links below. 

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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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