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Ridgewood School Property Shutdown Aims To Pre-Empt Big Trouble From Large Gatherings Ridgewood School Property Shutdown Aims To Pre-Empt Big Trouble From Large Gatherings
Ridgewood School Property Shutdown Aims To Pre-Empt Big Trouble From Large Gatherings With COVID restrictions on outdoor gatherings loosened, larger and larger groups of teens have begun hanging out in Ridgewood, say authorities who are taking measures to pre-empt any serious trouble from brewing. Village Schools Supt. Thomas A. Gorman blamed “teenagers from many surrounding towns” for immense gatherings that have produced "minor confrontations and vandalism." So, beginning this Friday, all Ridgewood Public School District property will be closed from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. through June 26, Gorman said in a message to the community. “A security company has also been hired to p…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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VOTE: Should Nerf Gun Game Wage On In Ridgewood? VOTE: Should Nerf Gun Game Wage On In Ridgewood?
Vote: Should Nerf Gun Game Wage On In Ridgewood? The Dart Wars battle may not be waging on this year at Ridgewood High School. (READ MORE BELOW POLL). School Principal Thomas A. Gorman urged students not to play the annual nerf gun game, citing heightened awareness of shootings. "Although students use nerf guns during these games, the strategies employed by students to target other teams may be misinterpreted in today’s climate," he said in a letter to the study body.  "The Ridgewood Police Department has been informed of the school’s concerns. "To ensure the safety and well-being of all students, legitimate team and…

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by Cecilia Levine