Alleged Ticket Scam Unravels, Middle Schooler Assaulted, Firefighter Hospitalized Top Our Week In Review

A Fair Lawn firefighter was treated at Valley Hospital after responding to a brush fire that broke out in Glen Rock's Diamond Brook Park Saturday afternoon. No homes were damaged in the blaze.

Sources close to the investigation of a parking meter man charged with issuing bogus tickets say the gig was up when Christopher Foxon forgot to remove false infractions from the computer and bench warrants were issued for drivers.

A middle school student was beaten by a man described in his late teens/early 20s on Heights Rd. and Monte Vista Ave. late last week in what appears to be an unprovoked attack. The youth was punched, and according to parents, choked. Police are investigating.

Police and a resident are asking for the public's help to identify the driver of a white Land Rover that struck a parked car and fled the scene last Friday afternoon.

The school board approved an $83,000 bid to repair the closed foot bridge. The bridge repairs aren't likely to lessen flood issues and it's unclear when work can be concluded.

The DEP investigated claims by RHS neighbors that the district had not properly maintained its facilities. The department concluded Ridgewood had met the conditions of its flood hazard permit and offered recommendations on how to improve.

Ridgewood's newest business promises a multitude of healthy options for a great price. Located at 40 Chestnut Street, Muscle Maker Grill, offers sandwiches, salads, wraps, protein shakes and entrees.

Laurie Cera closed her innovative restaurant on Oak Street due to financial reasons related to slow business and major maintenance problems.

Oliver's Chocolates will be closing at the end of May. Owner Oliver Abel spoke candidly about what he felt were the problems impacting the business climate in Ridgewood.

A corporate decision to close Ecco partnership stores forced the owners of The Village Tannery to shut its doors two weeks ago. The property owner is actively looking for new tenants.

Curious to know how much retired public employees in Ridgewood and Glen Rock make? About ten former employees are members of the '$100K Club,' making over $100,000 from the village or borough.