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Crash Leads to Drug Charges, BOE Weighs in on Valley Expansion Top Local News

Round-up of the top local headlines this week in Ridgewood and Glen Rock news.

Ridgewood Man Faces Drug Charges After Crashing into Tree, Police Say


A Ridgewood man was in possession of drugs when he veered off road and crashed his car over the weekend, police said.

Ridgewood BOE Outlines Concerns with Potential Valley Construction


The Ridgewood Board of Education on Tuesday night presented the village’s planning board with a series of requests designed to mitigate the impact of construction on nearby students if the Valley Hospital expansion is approved.

CRR Concludes Case Against Valley Expansion


In its final night of testimony on objections to Valley Hospital’s proposed expansion, Concerned Residents of Ridgewood asked the planning board to address neighborhood concerns and force the hospital to scale back renovation plans.

Long Waits End as Local Same-Sex Couples Legally Marry


Two weddings on Sunday held for some of the first same-sex couples to marry in Ridgewood.

Former Ridgewood Resident Named Paralympic Sportswoman of the Year


Monica Bascio, a Ridgewood High School graduate, had been ranked the No. 1 handcyclist in the world.

Glen Rock Planning Revamped Holiday Event


The Borough of Glen Rock, the chamber of commerce and the central business district are planning an expanded event surrounding the annual tree lighting this year.

Vandalism Down in Ridgewood Schools, Report Says


Total incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse and bullying declined over last year, school officials said.

Glen Rock Council Agrees to Study of Shared Garage with Ridgewood


Towns will split the cost to study the feasibility of constructing a garage in Glen Rock for use by both municipalities.




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