Ridgewood Recap: Village Council Accepts AARP Award, Police Department Hiring Officers for Public Schools

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The village was recognized for their service to senior citizens at the recent Ridgewood Council Meeting, where they were presented with an award plaque from State Director for AARP New Jersey Chris Widelo, certifying the village as a member of the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities and States.

The certification recognizes Ridgewood's service of their elderly population through the adoption of policies and programs, such as making their neighborhoods walkable, adding transportation options and supporting housing for seniors that’s affordable.

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"Thank you all for your work on this," said Widelo. "We are very happy on the progress that we have received, and I could not be happier to present this award."

Also this week: the Ridgewood Police Department has announced that they will add Class III Police Officers, who will be responsible for security at Ridgewood public schools and facilities, to their force.

Applicants must satisfy a number of requirements, such as:

• Must be a retired law enforcement officer, less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of New Jersey State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within (3) years of appointment to this position.
• Must possess a New Jersey Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or New Jersey State Police Academy Certification.
• Must be able to produce a letter of good standing issued by the agency from which they retired to include the date and type of retirement.
• Must be physically capable of performing the functions of the position, determined in accordance with the Police Training Commission.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation to include a medical exam, drug screening and psychological exam.

Read these stories and more from around Ridgewood this week:

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• Ridgewood Village Council Recognized by AARP for Service to Seniors
• Ridgewood Public Library to Host Workshop Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, July 18
• Bergen County Cooling Centers Offer Relief from Heat for Ridgewood Residents
• Village of Ridgewood Implores Residents to Stick to Watering Schedule in the Face of Heat Advisory
• Local Ridgewood Artists Showcase Their Talent at Art Institute's 2024 Members' Invitational Summer Show
• Police Force Hiring New Officers for Ridgewood Public Schools

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