Manager's Severance, Downtown Zoning Top Local Headlines

Gabbert Formally Removed from Post in 3-2 Council Vote

Former Village Manager Ken Gabbert will receive more than $80,000 as part of his severance with the village, officials said prior to a final vote on his removal Wednesday night.

New Downtown Zone Could Mandate Multifamily Developments

Affordable housing obligations would require new zone to mandate high-density development, according to the village planner.

Neighborhood Calls for Investigation into Leaking Utility Poles

Hope Street residents are calling for the state’s Department of Environmental Protection to investigate an apparent chemical leakage related to the newly installed PSE&G utility poles on the street.

Officials Propose Ban on Driveway Ad Deliveries

They come in the morning: plastic newspaper bags stuffed with ads, often unsolicited. And Ridgewood officials are now proposing an ordinance to clear the "clutter" from village driveways.

State OKs Revised Graydon Ramp Design

Department of Environmental Protection gives green light to ADA entry ramp at the municipal pool, which was approved by the council Wednesday night.

Alleged Glen Rock Car Burglar Connected to Additional Thefts, Police Say

Police are asking possible victims of the alleged thefts to come forward to identify unclaimed property.

Ex-North Jersey Chiropractors Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Scheme

Craig Klein, of Ridgewood, plead guilty last year and was ordered to serve five years probation Monday.