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Also on today's calendar: Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents Mozart and Schubert at 19 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. These unsung heroes make NJ schools sparkle and shine for September (mycentraljersey.com) — Custodians and maintenance crews are working full tilt at Ridgewood High School and nine other district buildings to get classrooms, hallways, and facilities spotless before students return. From stripping and rewaxing floors to juggling construction projects and supply deliveries, their behind-the-scenes push now will shape how ready Ridgewood schools feel on opening day.
2. Ridgewood Council Clarifies Rules For Power and Manual Tools On Federal Holidays (tapinto.net) — Ridgewood has officially clarified that its noise restrictions on power, landscaping, and construction tools apply on the actual federal holiday, not the observed day. Commercial users must still follow long-standing limits, including no use on Sundays or federal holidays, with hours tightly restricted on weekdays and Saturday. An exception remains for ice and snow removal equipment.
3. Gold Award Girl Scouts Informs Parents on How to Handle a School Emergency (tapinto.net) — Ridgewood Girl Scout Riana Saraogi has earned the prestigious Gold Award for creating a video that teaches parents how to respond calmly and effectively during school emergencies. Her project, shared through her school's website and newsletter, aims to keep students safer by guiding families to follow official communications instead of rushing to campus. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is celebrating her work alongside other 2026 Gold Award honorees.
4. Get Ready For Back-To-School Season (healthandlifemags.com) — As Bergen County families gear up for the new school year, a Ridgewood-based child psychiatrist shares practical ways to smooth kids' transition from summer to classrooms. From simple daily "anchor points" and better sleep habits to recognizing hidden signs of stress, the advice focuses on realistic routines and emotional support that local parents can start using right away.
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