Ridgewood, New Jersey - Knowledge (XXG)

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mayor from among its members for two-year terms, with the mayor presiding over council meetings, but without any executive authority. The village council appoints a village manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the village, to handle personnel, citizen inquiries and complaints, and to handle the administrative duties of the village. The village council passes local laws, makes appointments to various boards and committees, and awards various contracts for purchases of goods and services used by the village. They also review, amend, and adopt the annual budget for the Village prepared by the Village Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

3701:, March 10, 2021. Accessed July 7, 2022. "An appellate judge has sided with residents who sought to move the election dates for the Village Council and Board of Education to November. Judge Richard Geiger on Tuesday affirmed a September ruling by Superior Court Judge Estela De La Cruz that Village Clerk Heather Mailander had acted 'improperly and unlawfully' in attempting to block a petition by the group One Village One Vote to place the question of fall elections for both bodies on the November ballot.... Voters supported the changes 7,582 to 5,315. School board elections were previously held in April, and council elections in May." 103: 2242: 2122:) are Glen School with 60 students in PreK and Private Day Care Center, Henrietta Hawes Elementary School with 593 students in grades K-5, Orchard Elementary School with 299 students in grades K-5, Ridge Elementary School with 443 students in grades K-5, Irwin B. Somerville Elementary School with 383 students in grades K-5, Ira W. Travell Elementary School with 377 students in grades K-5, Willard Elementary School with 461 students in grades K-5, Benjamin Franklin Middle School with 698 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School with 666 students in grades 6-8 and 56: 5315: 3682:, November 4, 2020. Accessed July 7, 2022. "Election results Tuesday showed wide voter approval for moving all the village's elections to November, but not everyone is convinced the vote is binding. Supporters of One Village, One Vote were celebrating their victory Wednesday after winning the OK to move what were once separate spring municipal and school board elections to the November general election, by a vote of 6,521 to 4,450. The figures are incomplete because Bergen County is still tabulating votes, but results point to approval by a comfortable margin." 139: 175: 3120:, Old Paramus Reformed Church. Accessed September 22, 2015. "The congregation was formed in the year 1725. During the American Revolution, the Paramus Church was the site of a Continental Army military post for four years during which clashes between American and British forces took place. It was also in the original church building that General George Washington held a session of the court-martial of General Charles Lee who disobeyed orders at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778." 2469:, Village of Ridgewood. Accessed February 27, 2024. "The Village Council is the governing body of the Village of Ridgewood. There are five Council members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis. The Municipal Election for Village Council takes place on the second Tuesday in May, in even numbered years. The term of a Council member is four years. The Mayor is chosen by the Village Council every two years, after a Municipal Election." 249: 3029:, March 19, 2014. Accessed March 23, 2023. "A former Ridgewood employee admitted Wednesday that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in parking meter quarters. Thomas Rica, the former Ridgewood Public Works Inspector, pleaded guilty to four counts of theft in Bergen Superior Court. He will avoid jail time as part of his plea agreement, but must pay a total of $ 460,600 to the Village of Ridgewood and serve five years probation." 3970:, March 13, 2023. Accessed March 16, 2023. "A Democratic councilman from Bergenfield will be sworn in as a Bergen County commissioner Wednesday night, filling a vacancy on the governing body for almost 1 million residents. Rafael Marte will serve until Dec. 31, taking on the unexpired term left by former Commissioner Ramon Hache, a Democrat who resigned last week to lead the Ridgewood YMCA as its chief executive officer." 1695:, is located on East Ridgewood Avenue between Paramus Road and Pershing Avenue. Amenities include circular path with bench seating around duck pond, picnic pavilion, additional picnic areas, children's playground, fenced-in dog park, restroom facilities and entrance to a 6-mile, multi-use bike & pedestrian pathway. This pathway connects Ridgewood Duck Pond with five other areas along the Saddle River County Park: 2089: 1218: 270: 3650:, TAP into Ridgewood, August 12, 2021. Accessed July 7, 2022. "Council Member Bernadette Walsh resigned effective immediately during last night's Council Meeting. Walsh cited her husband's transfer out of state as the reason for her resignation. There will be a special election in November for a resident to fill Walsh's unexpired term and applications to be on the ballot are due by August 30." 1501:, it was reported that there were 8,300 households in the village. The average number of persons per household was 3.01. 96.8% of the households owned a computer. 96.5% of the population (age 25+) graduated high school and 76.0% have a bachelor's degree. 78.8% of the population was White, 15.5% were Asian, 7.9% were Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% were Black or African American. 1762:

the shift would "save money, improve turnout and improve security at schools where elections are held". The village council challenged the results of the referendum, but the village lost in Superior Court and had the ruling affirmed on appeal in March 2021, with the judge ruling that the village clerk had acted "improperly and unlawfully" in seeking to block the referendum.

4426:, Ridgewood Public Schools. Accessed May 15, 2020. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Ridgewood School District. Composition: The Ridgewood School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Ridgewood." 70: 2921:, June 7, 2019. Accessed November 4, 2019. "The median household income in N.J. is $ 76,475, recent Census data shows.... A note about the data: The data comes from 2013-2017 American Community Survey conducted by U.S. Census Bureau. Smaller towns with less than 10,000 residents were excluded from the list.... 7. Ridgewood, Bergen County Median income: $ 162,011" 182: 146: 110: 4932:, January 22, 2024. Accessed September 4, 2024. "The Warner Theater, a longstanding movie theater in Ridgewood, will permanently close and cease operations following its evening showtimes on Sunday, its parent company Bow Tie Partners announced in a press release Monday. The theater opened in 1932 as a single-screen cinema, featuring the premiere of 2225: 2541: 1761:

In the November 2020 general election, voters approved by a 59%-41% margin a referendum that would move school and municipal elections (which had been held in April and May respectively) so that they were included as part of the November general election. The supporters of the initiative argued that

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elections to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election in even-numbered years on the second Tuesday in November. At a reorganization meeting held in January after newly elected council members take office, the council chooses a mayor and deputy

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there were 24,936 people, 8,603 households, and 6,779 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,308.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,663.7/km). There were 8,802 housing units at an average density of 1,521.0 per square mile (587.3/km). The racial makeup of the village was 87.82%

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In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,

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plan B, as implemented on July 1, 1970, by direct petition. The village is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under this form. The governing body is comprised of five council members who are responsible to hire and oversee a professional village manager who has full executive

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Of the 8,456 households, 45.4% had children under the age of 18; 69.1% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 20.1% were non-families. Of all households, 17.4% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of

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30.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.1

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to three-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024, the county executive is James J.

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living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.30.

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In 2014, former Ridgewood Public Works Inspector Thomas Rica was convicted of stealing over $ 460,000 in coins collected from the village's parking meters. Rica was ordered to pay the entire amount back to the village and was permanently barred from seeking public employment in the state of New

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The Holmstead School serves students of high school age with high intellectual potential who have not succeeded in traditional school settings. Students are placed in the school by referral from their home public school districts, with tuition paid for by the school district.

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magazine's September 2014 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", using a new ranking methodology. The school had been ranked 28th in the state of 328 schools in 2012, after being ranked 20th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. The school was ranked 606th in

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As of May 2010, the village had a total of 94.70 miles (152.40 km) of roadways, of which 79.79 miles (128.41 km) were maintained by the municipality, 13.77 miles (22.16 km) by Bergen County, and 1.14 miles (1.83 km) by the

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In August 2021, councilmember Bernadette Walsh resigned from the seat expiring in December 2024, which was left temporarily vacant. In the November 2021 general election, Paul Vagianos was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.

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Index-analysis of the Statutes of New Jersey, 1896-1909: Together with References to All Acts, and Parts of Acts, in the 'General Statutes' and Pamphlet Laws Expressly Repealed: and the Statutory Crimes of New Jersey During the Same

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with 5,852 votes (47.8% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 130 votes (1.1% vs. 0.9%), among the 12,232 ballots cast by the village's 17,124 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.4% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the

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with 4,576 votes (34.6% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 665 votes (5.0% vs. 4.6%), among the 13,308 ballots cast by the village's 17,892 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.4% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the

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with 5,743 votes (43.2% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 80 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 13,306 ballots cast by the village's 16,867 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.9% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County). In the

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with 6,357 votes (48.4% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 94 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 13,141 ballots cast by the village's 16,325 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.5% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).

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Veterans Field, located next to the library and police station, includes four baseball and softball fields, as well as a bandshell offering free concerts. The Ridgewood High School baseball team plays its home games

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was $ 143,229 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,530) and the median family income was $ 172,825 (+/− $ 9,197). Males had a median income of $ 111,510 (+/− $ 12,513) versus $ 77,651 (+/− $ 9,008) for females. The

2180:. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on an extremely selective and competitive application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district. 3663:, TAP into Ridgewood, November 4, 2021. Accessed July 7, 2022. "Paul Vagianos will be the Village of Ridgewood's newest council member, to fill the vacated seat of Bernadette Walsh for the next three years." 2079:

with 423 votes (4.9% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 44 votes (0.5% vs. 0.5%), among the 8,582 ballots cast by the village's 16,509 registered voters, yielding a 52.0% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).

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Downtown – The central business district of Ridgewood, "Town" is centered on East Ridgewood Avenue. This area is home to the most iconic buildings in Ridgewood, such as the Wilsey building and the Moore

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with 36.2% (2,453 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (59 votes), among the 6,864 ballots cast by the village's 16,103 registered voters (93 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.6%. In the

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Median Household, Family, Per-Capita Income: State, County, Municipality and Census Designated Place (CDP) With Municipalities Ranked by Per Capita Income; 2010 5-year ACS estimates (Excel Format)

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Preschools in Ridgewood include Bethlehem Early Learning Center, West Side Presbyterian, First Presbyterian School, the Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, and the Montessori Learning Center

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and other destinations served by the station. Parking is limited near the Ridgewood train station. Taxicabs are available at the train station; the taxi building is on the northbound platform.

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Paul Vagianos (term on council ends December 31, 2026; term as mayor ends 2024), Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron (2024), Lorraine Reynolds (2024), Evan Weitz (2026) and Siobhan Winograd (2026).

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The median income for a household in the village was $ 104,286, and the median income for a family was $ 121,848. Males had a median income of $ 90,422 versus $ 50,248 for females. The

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Citizens Park, located across the street from George Washington Middle School, includes two baseball fields and a soccer field. The hill is often used in the winter for sledding.

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and shot her fiancé, Cornelius Kasten Jr., at their home. The following morning, on October 10, 1991, Harris shot and killed two mail handlers at the Ridgewood Post Office.

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was 4,339.0 per square mile (1,675.3/km). There were 8,743 housing units at an average density of 1,520.0 per square mile (586.9/km). The racial makeup was 82.21% (20,518)

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DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Ridgewood village, Bergen County, New Jersey

3100:"Our Favorite Downtowns: Ridgewood; With elegant architecture and high-end restaurants all within walking distance, Ridgewood is both urbane and sophisticated." 2362:

offers service along Route 17 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station and down the East Side on Manhattan to

4657: 4880: 4820: 3630: 3443:, May 6, 2013. Accessed September 14, 2023. "Senses Fail formed in 2002 when Nielsen met like-minded Bergen County musicians through Internet message boards." 210: 659: 5806: 4435: 654:, also in Bergen County. The Village became the municipal government while the Township remained a school district. In 1902, the village added portions of 4403: 3370: 2931: 2812: 5801: 3347: 2482: 2375: 1903: 4048: 3579: 2838: 2629: 1794: 3647: 3287: 5164: 5087: 4316: 3739: 3503: 3368:

DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Ridgewood village, Bergen County, New Jersey

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of $ 162,011, ranked 7th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $ 76,475.

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As of March 2011, there were a total of 15,983 registered voters in Ridgewood, of which 4,727 (29.6% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as

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Public school students from the village, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the

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Graydon Park, located between Linwood and North Maple Avenues, includes a beach park pool, baseball field, soccer field, and roller rink.

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The View – Area on and to the west of Ridgewood's highest point, an unnamed ridge on Crest Road known for its skyline views of

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The Old Country Club – Located between Goffle Road, Rock Road, Lincoln Avenue and Godwin Avenue. It is near the border with

3561: 5439: 4797: 4717: 2485:, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023. As of date accessed, Susan Knudsen is incorrectly listed as mayor. 2403:

Warner Theater was a Bow Tie Cinema located on East Ridgewood Avenue. Opened in 1932, the theater closed in January 2024.

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History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men

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DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Ridgewood village, Bergen County, New Jersey

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Ridgewood is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 40th state legislative district.

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Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Ridgewood village, New Jersey

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Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, New Jersey State Data Center. April 2003. Accessed May 15, 2020.

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Precinct Summary Results Report - Combined 2020 Bergen County General Election - November 3, 2020 Official Results

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Precinct Summary Results Report - Combined 2020 Bergen County General Election - November 3, 2020 Official Results

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Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023

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Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890

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The district's high school was the 28th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in

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provides Ridgewood with its own daily news website, which offers news, events, announcements and Local Voices.

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There were 8,603 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were

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for the village was $ 67,560 (+/− $ 3,740). About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the

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Floral Park – Located between Grove Street, South Pleasant, East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Street.

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in 1991, where a former postal worker, Joseph M. Harris, killed his former supervisor, Carol Ott, with a

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prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.

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Ridgewood is one of only four municipalities in New Jersey with the village type of government, joining

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GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State—County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey

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power for all departments. The government consists of five council members, with all positions elected

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Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County

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Upper Ridgewood – Located north of West Glen Avenue and west of the NJ Transit Main Line tracks.

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built the first home in Ridgewood, having purchased a 250 acres (100 ha) property in 1698.

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The Lawns – A loosely defined area in southern Ridgewood surrounding Hawes Elementary School.

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on their 72-acre (29 ha) property and remained in the Ackerman family until the 1920s.

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Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010

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for the village was $ 51,658. 3.0% of the population and 1.8% of families were below the

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age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.34.

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The Village of Ridgewood was created on November 20, 1894, with the same boundaries as

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Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Ridgewood village

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count of 24,958, which in turn reflected an increase of 22 (+0.1%) from 24,936 in the

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Historic Preservation Office, updated December 20, 2022. Accessed March 23, 2023.

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey

3440: 3413: 3209: 2506: 2214: 2072: 2031: 2022: 1818: 1666: 1513:

counted 24,958 people, 8,456 households, and 6,756 families in the village. The

4714: 4851: 4824: 4808: 4785: 4136: 3012:, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 22, 2015. 2703: 2275: 2040: 1833:, term ends 2024), who was appointed to the seat following the resignation of 576: 572: 275: 262: 159: 80: 4175:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023. 4151:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023. 4127:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 16, 2023. 3223:

Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905

3117: 3086: 2699: 595:, the village's population was 25,979, an increase of 1,021 (+4.1%) from the 225: 212: 4691: 4676:

NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts

4172: 2043:

received 6,656 votes here (50.7% vs. 51.7% countywide), ahead of Republican

2021:

received 6,181 votes here (50.5% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican

1931: 1877: 875:

Scrabbletown – Located between East Glen Avenue, Franklin Turnpike, and the

459: 4950:

Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)

674:. The name of the village derives from the characteristics of its terrain. 4515: 4148: 4112: 3821: 2118:

of 13.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the

2071:

received 4,192 votes here (48.8% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat

2935: 1907: 1739: 1647:, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. 1628: 1577:, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. 497: 5042: 4124: 2668:

Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021

606:

It has been one of the state's highest-income communities. In 2000, its

4737: 4539: 4527: 4491: 3259:

Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I

2195:

The village of Ridgewood is served by two weekly community newspapers,

2008:

received 8,000 votes (60.4% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican

1957:

Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D,

1583:

headed 38 households in 2010, an increase from the 22 counted in 2000.

4255:

Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County

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Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results - Bergen County

3418:"Ridgewood rocks: A slew of hot indie bands have roots in Bergen town" 3023:"Ex-Ridgewood worker who stole $ 460,000 in quarters avoids jail time" 2783:"Living In Ridgewood, N.J.: A Historic Suburb With a View of the City" 4929: 4503: 4479: 4414:

Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 15, 2013.

4341:

Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 15, 2013.

4307:

Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 15, 2013.

3859:"Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months" 3026: 2918: 2630:

Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities

2397: 5314: 4467: 3276:

Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000

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School Performance Reports for the Ridgewood Public School District

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Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.

3294:

Department of Planning and Engineering, 2022. Accessed May 1, 2023.

3089:, Archibald Vroom House, May 29, 2012. Accessed September 22, 2015. 79:

highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in

4563: 4551: 4424:

Ridgewood Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification

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Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 15, 2013.

4268:

Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 15, 2013.

4206:

Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 15, 2013.

4026: 4024: 2240: 2224: 2087: 1751: 1216: 331: 4881:"4 Slain in 2 New Jersey Attacks And Former Postal Clerk Is Held" 4097:

Bergen County November 5, 2019 General Election Statement of Vote

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Bergen County Statement of Vote November 2, 2021 Official results

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Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote

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Bergen County Statement of Vote November 2, 2021 Official results

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Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote

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by John Ackerman and purchased by the Van Embergh family in 1816.

5225: 5046: 5019: 4967:

Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey.

3661:"Vagianos Says he Wants to Prioritize Positivity, Transparency" 3493:"The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law" 2730: 1922:

Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D,

710:– 252 Lincoln Avenue (added 1983) is a stone house constructed 547: 4245:

Division of Elections, November 8, 2016. Accessed May 24, 2020

3674:"Ridgewood voters OK moving all village elections to November" 758:, and in 1778 it was the site of the court-martial of General 4749: 1733:(formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under 5313: 4604:

New Jersey School Directory for the Ridgewood Public Schools

2765: 5025:

School Performance Reports for the Ridgewood Public Schools

4163:, Bergen County Surrogate's Court. Accessed March 16, 2023. 4103:

Clerk, updated December 10, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

4055:

Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.

3586:

Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.

2059:

received 62.9% of the vote (4,259 cast), ahead of Democrat

587:, located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of 5000:. New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900. 4139:, Bergen County Sheriff's Office. Accessed March 16, 2023. 1919:), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. 4436:

District information for Ridgewood Public School District

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2008 Presidential General Election Results: Bergen County

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As of 2024, members of the Ridgewood Village Council are

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Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey

3437:"Ridgewood's Senses Fail Forge New Path on Latest Album" 2902: