The Repair Cafe encourages people to bring broken household items – like appliances, bikes, or sewing projects – to be fixed so items can continue to be used. This saves people money and keeps things from ending up in a landfill.
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Glen Ridge Club’s Tree-Chopping Pool Plan Kicked to Planning Board
As part of the expansion plan, the country club has already secured borough approval to remove 56 trees from its property on Montclair’s border.
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Glen Ridge to Restrict Leaf Blower Usage
The new ordinance goes into effect on January 1, 2025. Enforcement will be administered through the borough’s non-emergency police line.
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Glen Ridge Country Club’s Tree Removal Approval Riles Neighbors
Neighbors learned about the formal approval in an email from the Borough Administrator Michael Zichelli on Friday. Authorization of the removal comes despite the borough’s recently-approved tree preservation law.
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Protesters Decry Glen Ridge Tree Cutting Plans, Zoning Hearing Reset
The Glen Ridge Country Club’s plans to cut down 56 trees – something that drew protesters to the club over the weekend – are on hold after the Zoning Board last week adjourned a hearing on the club’s plans to expand outdoor amenities.
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Glen Ridge Police Investigating Altercation on Carteret Street
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, officers responded to a report of an altercation on Carteret Street involving two juveniles. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large group of juveniles who attended a party in the area
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Glen Ridge Country Club Expansion Plan Calls for Cutting Down 56 Trees
A plan to expand the Glen Ridge Country Club’s outdoor amenities calls for cutting down 56 trees and building a kiddie pool closer to the property line than the local law allows – something that has neighbors concerned.
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What to Know Before Removing a Tree in Glen Ridge
When more than 20 trees were suddenly marked with a bright red X on a wooded corner of the Glen Ridge Country Club property, residents noticed. A new shade tree ordinance requires an application to remove any tree and requirements to replace healthy trees.
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Glen Ridge Public Library Launches ‘Your Library, Your Voice’ Survey
Add your voice by taking a five-minute survey to help shape Glen Ridge’s long range strategic plan.
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Collect to Win: Glen Ridge Police Trading Cards
The Cop Trading Card Program aims to build community trust and engagement by allowing residents to learn about local officers, their roles, and achievements.
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Glen Ridge Welcomes Monarchs
Glen Ridge is proud to join the National Wildlife Federation in protecting the iconic monarch butterfly by planting milkweed on borough land. Residents are encouraged to plant native plants and register their yards on the Pollinator Pathway.
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Glen Ridge Arts & Eco Fair: Where Art Meets Sustainability
The annual Glen Ridge Arts & Eco Fair returns on Saturday, May 18! This unique event combines art and environmental awareness for a day full of fun for all ages.
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Glen Ridge Public Library Opens Newly Renovated Young Adult Section
The staff thought about the convenience of their young adult population every step of the way. They added a new water fountain and portable floor cushions for the teenagers who prefer to sit on the floor.
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Glen Ridge Police Investigating Linden Avenue Burglary
Glen Ridge has experienced two similar burglaries since January. In all instances, the suspects made entry to the residence between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. and stole the keys to the vehicles.
