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Friday May 22nd Patch AM

What's up Ridgewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Plan ahead for Ridgewood Run road closures this Memorial Day
  • Fundraiser supports Ridgewood coach’s family after devastating Arcadia Road house fire

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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain becoming steadier, temps: high: 57, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roads To Close In Ridgewood On Monday For Annual 'Ridgewood Run' (patch.com) — Ridgewood residents should prepare for Memorial Day Monday, when an American Legion service at Memorial Park and the 49th annual Ridgewood Run will bring ceremonies, runners, and significant road closures on the village’s east side. Streets including East Glen, Linwood, and East Ridgewood avenues will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with drivers urged to use Grove Street or Racetrack Road instead.    

• Fire Damages Ridgewood Coach's Home, Fundraiser Starts (patch.com) — A Ridgewood family’s Arcadia Road home, belonging to coach and teacher Ernesto “Mickey” Santiago, was heavily damaged in a May 6 fire, forcing them into a hotel for up to two years. Friends have launched a fundraiser, already surpassing $33,000, to help the longtime Ridgewood coach’s family manage rebuilding costs and related stresses.    


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  • North Jersey Homeowners Wanted for New TV Room Makeover Series —Andrew Scott Read on Patch
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Ok Ridgewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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