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🌱 Patch AM: What new honors did Ridgewood schools just bring home this year?

Happening soon: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Ridgewood Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Ridgewood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new honors did Ridgewood schools just bring home this year?
  • World-class cellist brings all-star chamber concert to Ridgewood next fall

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgewood Schools Earn Top State and National Honors (tapinto.net) — Ridgewood parents can celebrate a big week for the public schools, as every school in the district earned Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification and the district website won a national communications award. At the latest Board of Education meeting, officials also highlighted Ridgewood High School's strong rankings and praised staff and students for contributing to the district's growing state and national recognition.
   

• Cellist Tommy Mesa Announces 2026-2027 Season Highlights (broadwayworld.com) — Ridgewood music lovers can look ahead to a Parlance Chamber Concerts program bringing acclaimed cellist Tommy Mesa and an all-star ensemble to West Side Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. The broader article outlines Mesa's packed 2026-27 touring schedule, but the Ridgewood date offers a rare chance to hear a major international artist close to home.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I always enjoy projects where the final result makes the surrounding details stand out more.
    Everything stayed in place, but the overall look became noticeably more polished. What's your first impression of the new wallpaper? (Nextdoor Doremus)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time in Ridgewood. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Fair Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glen Rock

  • 22 Jewish Delis, Bakeries, and Treat Spots Across New Jersey (thelocalgirl.com)
  • Girls Tennis: Results, photos & recaps for Thursday, Sept. 17 (nj.com)
  • NJ Driver Accused Of Fleeing Head-On Crash Had 15 Pages Of NJ Court Offenses (dailyvoice.com)

Midland Park

  • Dawn Treader Christian School Nears 50 Years of Faith, Education, and Community in Paterson (njurbannews.com)

Wyckoff

  • Wyckoff Man Arrested For Sexual Assault: Bergen County Prosecutor (patch.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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