Join Ridgewood Talks host Jeanne Johnson as she dives into the incredible renovation of a historic Ridgewood home that caught the attention of This Old House! Homeowners Kay Bhothinard and Peter Field share their experience of transforming their 1930s Colonial Revival, while Zack and Camille Detmore of Detmore Home Improvements give us the inside scoop on working with This Old House, overcoming renovation challenges, and bringing new life to an old home.

Topics Covered:

·     How the renovation landed on This Old House

·     Challenges of restoring a historic home

·     The importance of craftsmanship and quality materials

·     The unique architectural blend of old and new

·     Ridgewood’s home renovation process and building codes

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In this episode of Ridgewood Talks, co-host Jordan Kaufman sits down with long time friend Louis Gerber, a seasoned family attorney at DAME Legal. They discuss essential family law topics for families in Ridgewood. Louis shares insights on navigating legal challenges, protecting your assets, and his journey from New Orleans to Ridgewood.

Louis Gerber is a partner at DAME Legal: Dario, Albert, Metz, Canda, Concannon & Ortiz. You can find DAME Legal at: www.Damelegal.com

🔹 Topics Covered:

✔️ Key legal considerations for families and businesses

✔️ Common mistakes to avoid in legal planning

✔️ How attorneys can help secure your financial future

✔️ Lewis Gerber’s personal and professional journey

This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Ridgewood’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service! 🎥

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🚨 Ridgewood Updates: Veterans Field, Town Garage, Water Quality and more with Keith Kazmark on Ridgewood Talks!

Join Jeanne Johnson on this episode of Ridgewood Talks as she

sits down with Ridgewood Village Manager, Keith Kazmark to discuss major

developments in our town! 🏡

🔹Veterans Field Lighting Project – New upgrades for Ridgewood’s athletes! ⚽⚾

🔹Town Garage & Environmental Cleanup – What's next for Franklin Ave? 🚜

🔹Budget & Village Priorities – How Ridgewood is funding major improvements 💰

🔹Historic Preservation & The Billboard Lawsuit – What it means for Ridgewood 🏛️

🔹Schedler Property & Flood Prevention – Updates on environmental concerns & mitigation efforts 🌱💧

🔹PFAS-Free Water by 2026! – Ridgewood leading the way in safe drinking water 🚰

🎉 Plus, a sneak peek at upcoming community events: Earth Day, the Daffodil

Festival, Memorial Day Run, and the 4th of July celebration! 🇺🇸🎆 🔥

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Welcome to the Ridgewood Talks and Ridgewood Living Magazine Business Spotlight!

Megan Murphy is Transforming Ridgewood Real Estate, Community & More!

Today, we welcome back Megan Murphy, a powerhouse in real estate and community service! Megan, an agent with Keller Williams Village Square Realty, shares her insights on Ridgewood’s housing market, home improvement tips, and the challenges of buying and selling in today’s competitive landscape.

But real estate is just one piece of Megan’s impact! She’s also the founder of 40 Bags in 40 Days, a decluttering movement that helps families donate responsibly, and The Sandwich Club, a support group for those balancing aging parents and growing children. Plus, she writes for Ridgewood Living Magazine and organizes donation drives with Sir Junk to give back to the community.

📌 Topics Covered:

✔️ Home buying & selling strategies

✔️ The best home improvements for ROI

✔️ Decluttering & donation tips

✔️ Resources for caregivers

✔️ Community initiatives & events

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📍 The Sandwich Club with Megan Murphy

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Inside Ridgewood Living with Martha Fickinger | Ridgewood Talks

Join host Jeanne Johnson on Ridgewood Talks as she sits down with Martha Fickinger from Ridgewood Living magazine. Discover how this hyper-local publication connects the community, supports local businesses, and keeps residents informed about the latest happenings in Ridgewood. From its unique distribution model to exclusive community stories, Martha shares the magazine’s impact and its growing presence in Bergen County. Plus, Jeanne and Martha explore exciting possibilities for future collaborations and a special announcement!

📍 Don't miss this engaging conversation about Ridgewood’s vibrant community.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz Joins Ridgewood Talks

In this episode, Ridgewood Talks Host Jeanne Johnson is joined by Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz. Dr. Schwarz talks about a number of great updates on our schools; including the upcoming RPS budget presentation, the RPS social media efforts, the strategic planning initiatives, school district budget processes, special education efforts and much more.  This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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A Conversation with Village Manager Keith Kazmark

In this episode, Ridgewood Talks Co-Host Jordan Kaufman sits down with Village Manager Keith Kazmark for a great conversation about many of the most important topics impacting the Village of Ridgewood. Jordan and Keith cover many items, including Veterans Field athletics lighting project, the Ridgewood Mobile App, the Ridgewood Avenue Theater and Performing Arts Center Project, Schedler Park, the Town Garage… and so much more.

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In this episode, Ridgewood Talks Guest Host Rosie McCooe (in for Jeanne Johnson) sits down with two incredible institutions of Ridgewood, New Jersey, Jamboree and Dads Night.  

Part one of this episode features Jamboree 2025, Viva Las Vegas with guests Tom Devita, Ann Wheaton and Dana Feeney.  Jamboree 2025 is happening on February 6th, 7th and 8th at Ben Franklin Middle School.  You can find out more information by visiting RHS Jamboree.org.   

Part two of this episode features Dads Night 81: DadBoys, with guests Ahmad Oloumi (New Dads Chair) and Dads Night 81 Chairman, Steve Pi.  Dads Night 81 is happening on March 14th and 15th, also at Ben Franklin Middle School.  You can find out more information by visiting DadsNight.org. 

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