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Contractor Denies Allegations, Tornado Touches Down Top Local News

Round up of the week's top headlines in Ridgewood and Glen Rock news.

Amid Police Investigation, Contractor Denies He Overcharged Village


Bergen Brookside Towing is accused of overcharging on jobs performed through its contract with Ridgewood.

Ridgewood Country Club Battered by Tornado


Ridgewood Country Club reportedly sustained significant damage to its golf course due to a small tornado that hit the club Monday afternoon.

Ridgewood BOE Member Opens Glen Rock Children’s Bookstore


Down a bookstore since Books, Bytes and Beyond shifted its operations and closed its storefront earlier this year, a new shop catering to children’s reading needs has arrived on Rock Road to fill the void for Glen Rock readers.

Mixed Feelings from Board, Residents on Eliminating School Budget Vote


Public hearing was held Monday night on the possibility of moving board of education elections from April to November, which would eliminate the public referendum on the district budget.

A Year After Sandy, Officials Confident Ridgewood is More Prepared


More extensive alert system, community engagement among the steps taken since the hurricane rocked the region last October.

Ridgewood Council Approves $3.3M Capital Budget


Process for reviewing expenditures scrutinized during final public hearing.

Village, Chamber Reach Agreement on Fees


In response to concerns from the business community, the Ridgewood Village Council on Wednesday night dropped a proposed hike on sewer discharge fees, which had been criticized as placing an unfair financial burden on local restaurant owners.



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