Cake Boss Opening, Valley Expansion Top February's Stories

'Cake Boss' Arrives in Ridgewood [Poll]

Television star Buddy Valastro joined with fans and officials to open his second Carlo's Bakery, located at 12 Wilsey Square.

Citing sources, Patch broke the news that the Ridgewood council majority were formally going to ask for the village manager's resignation in a closed session meeting.

Ridgewood Named 6th Safest City in United States

Neighborhood Scout determined Ridgewood was among the safest cities with populations over 25,000 in the United States. 

Valley Hospital Back With New Expansion Plan

Patch broke the news that a lawsuit filed by citizen's opposition group Concerned Residents of Ridgewood (CRR) was dismissed, paving the way for a new expansion proposal.

Nearly 14 inches fell on Ridgewood and Glen Rock on the weekend of Feb. 8, but the two towns weathered the storm well. 

Man Suffers Head Injury in Ridgewood Pedestrian Strike

An elderly man crossing Lincoln Avenue was struck by a car driven by juvenile Washington Township resident.

Opinion: Glen Rock Schools Need a Homework Policy

Glen Rock parent Sean Brennan penned an article examining the level of homework his 6th grade daughter receives. It spurred widespread parent interest in the borough and has led to closer examination of homework levels in schools.

Gabbert Staying on as Ridgewood Village Manager

The embattled village manager survived an expected ousting, with council members saying they'll work on close evaluations of his performance going forward.

Allegations Fly During 'Good Government' Discussion

Council members accused one another of conducting shady meetings with developers and fixing parking tickets. Council members later agreed to develop protocols for meetings and overall communication.

Kevin Michael Walsh Dies at 21

A Glen Rock volunteer firefighter died at the age of 21 on Feb. 8.