A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Ringwood on Sunday afternoon The collision involving the motorcycle and a Jeep Cherokee SUV occurred in the area of Skyline Drive and Greenwood Lake Drive at about 5:30 p.m. according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office which said that the occupants of the jeep were not seriously injured in the crash The crash remains under investigation and no further details were immediately available Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org ExpandPet owners in McHenry County who have companion animals due for their rabies vaccines can now register for upcoming low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinics offered by the McHenry County Animal Control (Graphic provided by McHenry County Department of Health) A bat that tested positive for rabies was found inside a home in Ringwood, the first rabid bat in the county in 2025, according to a Thursday news release from the McHenry County Department of Health. The health department said the bat was collected by the Veterinary Public Health division and sent for testing. No humans were exposed to the bat, so rabies post-exposure prophylaxis wasn’t recommended. Bats are more active during warmer months, according to the release. Bats that are active in the day, found in an “unusual location” like homes or unable to fly are potentially rabid, according to the release. The health department said “bite and scratch exposures” from bats can be small and go unnoticed. Children should also be “educated” to avoid wild animals, according to the release. “The best way to prevent exposure is to avoid handling wild animals, especially bats,” Maryellen Howell, the animal control director, said in the release. “Since bats can enter through very small gaps, sealing cracks and replacing damaged or loose screens can help keep them out of your home.” The health department gave tips to avoid exposure: People who find a bat in the home, encounter it or were in the same room as the bat while sleeping should keep the animal in an enclosed room and close the door and seal gaps at the base with a towel. If the bat is in a “main living area” and people or pets might have been exposed, people should place an upside down bucket over it to contain it. Residents should immediately call animal control at 815-459-6222 to arrange for the bat’s collection “and potential testing following an exposure risk assessment by the MCDH’s Communicable Disease Program,” according to the release. Bats have to be in good condition, such as with the head intact, and be either alive or recently dead, according to the release. For questions or concerns about rabies exposure, call the Communicable Disease Program at 815-334-4500. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A young motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Passaic County ALSO SEE: Final Ride Will Honor Cranford Motorcyclist Killed In Crash near Skyline Drive and Greenwood Lake Drive in Ringwood Valdes and Ringwood Police Chief Peter McGinty said was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a Jeep Cherokee SUV Mendonca-Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene The occupants of the Jeep Cherokee were not seriously hurt The investigation remains active and ongoing Anyone with information is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or email tips@passaiccountynj.org Inserra Supermarkets is coming to a Passaic County shopping center under a newly announced 31,000-square-foot lease with The Azarian Group LLC Inserra plans to open The Fresh Grocer store at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Plaza on Nov The new full-service supermarket at 130 Skyline Drive will offer fresh prepared foods as well as a wide selection of international products and cheeses It will be the first store under The Fresh Grocer banner for Inserra which operates some two dozen ShopRites in New Jersey and New York and two Price Rite Marketplace stores The family-owned company is part of Wakefern Food Corp. the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative “We want to make sure the community has access to a full-service supermarket during the busiest time of year so we are opening even as renovations of the space continue,” said Lawrence Inserra Jr. chairman and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets Inc “We are proud and excited to open The Fresh Grocer of Fieldstone Plaza It has been an honor for our family to serve New Jersey shoppers since 1954 and this new store reflects our continued commitment to community We welcome customers and thank them in advance for their patience as we continue to renovate the space to enhance the shopping experience.” a 95,566-square-foot property that’s home to around 27 tenants The new supermarket will backfill a space that housed Stop & Shop which announced earlier this year that it would shutter the location as part of some 30 store closings in the state Other features of The Fresh Grocer will include locally sourced produce a full-service butcher with custom-cut meat from-scratch bakery and ready-made meals and to-go items The store will also carry Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Wholesome Pantry and Paperbird private label products that are also found at ShopRite has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 1949 to George William Ringwood and Colleen Ballinger Ringwood he died peacefully in his sleep on December 12 He wore the Army National Guard uniform with pride the Utah State tax commission and later went to work for Sportsman’s Warehouse working in the hunting/ fishing department He battled a bone/blood cancer which he was recently in remission Steve is survived by his children Kim Hyde His brothers Cregg (Jeannie) Ringwood Keven (Lorrie) Ringwood and his sister Tammy (Rob) Riley and 8 grandchildren He was loved and will be dearly missed.  Services will be held at a later date.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The interior of Ringwood Manor will be closed this year as the building undergoes a massive exterior restoration project repairing columns and other decorative features Interior guided tours will not be offered in 2025 because of the project The grounds and park surrounding Ringwood Manor will be open to walk picnic and enjoy during normal hours of operation Grounds & Gardens tours and other exterior guided walking tours will resume later this spring The historic carriage barn exhibit will be open to visitors as usual on weekends beginning May 3 Outdoor events will take place as scheduled North Jersey Highlands Historical Society free history lectures and programs will take place as usual Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts exhibitions and arts programming will take place as usual in the art gallery of the historic carriage barn Ringwood Manor is a National Historic Landmark District it became a large summer estate for partners Peter Cooper and Abram Hewitt and their families its contents and the surrounding property were donated by the family to the State of New Jersey as a museum and a state park Ringwood Manor is part of Ringwood State Park and is administered by the state Department of Environmental Protection The New Jersey Highlands Council awarded Ringwood a $35,000 Tourism Expansion Grant the town will use this grant to "enhance the borough's tourism initiatives." The New Jersey Highlands Council is a 15-member appointed body that is tasked with the implementation of the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act of 2004 which "safeguards the New Jersey Highlands from excessive development and environmental degradation." The Highlands Council uses funding from the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) Implementation Fund to award multiple Tourism Expansion Grants several proposed actions in the plan focus on the potential for increased tourism in towns and counties around the Highlands "With these goals in mind and utilizing funding from the RMP Implementation Fund the Highlands Council is offering grants to government entities and/or destination marketing organizations (DMOs) for implementation initiatives that serve to enhance and increase tourism in the Highlands," reads the resolution the grant will support three key projects: Summer 2025: Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for New Jersey weather this summer "We are excited to receive this grant to further our ongoing tourism efforts," said Borough Manager Scott Heck "This funding will allow us to highlight the natural assets of our community and encourage visitors to hike and bike our trails and enjoy the cultural arts that Ringwood has to offer." The maximum award amount for individual applicants is $35,000 Projects will be reviewed annually by the Budget and Finance Committee to determine status overall implementation and management of the award "Ringwood is committed to leveraging this grant to create memorable experiences for visitors and residents alike," reads the borough's announcement "By highlighting the borough's natural beauty Ringwood aims to become a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers." For more information about Ringwood's tourism initiatives and upcoming events, visit www.ringwoodnj.net ExpandIrin Ponce (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) A Ringwood man who pleaded guilty in March to aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a girl he met on Snapchat has turned himself in to McHenry County jail to begin his five-year prison sentence Judge Mark Gerhardt allowed Ponce to turn himself in Thursday In exchange for his guilty plea earlier this month including aggravated criminal sexual abuse He is required to serve half of his prison term followed by one year mandatory supervised release In one encounter, Cantre said, as the teen unsuccessfully attempted to push him off her, Ponce held her down by her arms, leaving bruises. Cantre said the alleged victim told investigators, “He was hurting me so I just let him do it.” During Ponce’s initial appearance, Assistant Public Defender David Giesinger said Ponce denied bruising the girl or any “forceful interaction.” In a separate case from January 2024, Ponce was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic battery involving the same teen, but that charge was dismissed, court records show. Ponce will receive credit for 344 days for time in jail and on house arrest. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has taken more than 1,400 square feet at a Ringwood retail property according to a brokerage team with Azarian Realty Co will join the Fieldstone Park Shopping Center at 130 Skyline Drive alongside The Fresh Grocer It’s set to occupy 1,440 square feet at the one-story property leaving vacancies ranging from 840 to 20,000 square feet at a site that’s less than five miles from Interstate 287 the center’s leasing and property management agent 2025 at 11:58 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Ringwood St Patrick's Day Committee is preparing for their 34th annual parade along with the traditional Irish Mass and a Unity Breakfast before things step off at 1 p.m A Family Celebration will take place afterwards NJ — With the month of March approaching fast preparations are well underway for Passaic County's only St Patrick's Day parade and all the festivities that go along with this celebration of Ireland's patron saint The Ringwood St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee announced that the 34th annual parade will take place at 1 p.m March 22 with events both before and after the marchers step off The day begins with a traditional Irish Mass at 9 a.m followed by the annual Unity Breakfast in the Ringwood Community Center behind the church with children under 5 celebrating for free at the corner of Fieldstone Drive and Skyline Drive Participants are asked to arrive at noon for staging there will be a Family Celebration at the Community Center with food and drinks for purchase and performances by the McLoughlin Step Dancers The committee is still accepting applicants for the parade Email ringwoodspdparadecommittee@gmail.com or see phone numbers below to sign up Below is the full press release from the Ringwood St Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A long-stalled project to convert the historic Mount St Francis convent site in Ringwood into a substance abuse treatment facility is moving forward under new ownership a New Jersey-based treatment provider with an existing facility nearby on Morris Road acquired the property in an $8.1 million deal and is working to complete construction of the inpatient facility by the end of the year the 92-acre estate was previously owned by Tennessee-based American Addiction Centers (AAC) which had initially planned a $16 million site redevelopment project Construction was expected to wrap up in 2018 but stalled Steel framing was erected for a 65,000-square-foot expansion on the old granite mansion but little progress was made beyond that point Borough Manager Scott Heck confirmed that steel is once again being erected as work resumes under Avatar’s ownership The facility is expected to operate as an inpatient detox and long-term care center under Avatar similar to the AAC proposal Project engineer Jeffrey Houser told the borough Planning Board that the new ownership intends to complete the development in line with prior approvals though the number of beds would be reduced from 150 to 95 Houser said the original site improvements steel structure and treatment plant will undergo inspections and any necessary repairs before the facility is certified for operation has a long history that includes decades as a retreat for the Sisters of St The mansion was originally constructed in the early 1860s as a private retreat for Edmund Miller business partner of Abram Hewitt of nearby Ringwood Manor former borough treasurer and Mayor Norvin Hewitt Green sold the property to the Catholic order of Capuchin Sisters for $1 in 1930 It served as a convent and private retirement home for 80 years before it was closed AAC bought the site in 2015 for $6.4 million AAC had intended to convert the property into a major treatment center featuring a restored Victorian-era manor and a four-story addition to accommodate 150 beds The project was approved by the borough planning board but financial troubles at AAC led to the project’s suspension the company sought to sell the site to pay down debt listing it as a potential $20 million asset though tax assessments valued the property at less than $4.5 million borough officials remained supportive of completing the facility Ringwood officials had previously included the convent site in an area redevelopment study but ultimately extended approvals for its use as a detox center The Planning Board approved an extension of the final site plan approval along with a soil movement permit and a developer’s agreement Work on the site is expected to include the completion of the building hardscaping and the installation of stormwater management infrastructure Avatar has also committed to maintaining the original façade of the historic manor while incorporating modern treatment facilities within the expanded structure 2025 at 3:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Rain or shine The parade route follows Skyline Drive up to Erskine Road NJ — Revelers will fill the streets with green Patrick's Day parade kicks off on Saturday It will be partly sunny on Saturday with a high of 59 degrees, and forecasters say there is a slight chance of showers past 2 p.m The day of festivities begins with a traditional Irish Mass at 9 a.m Participants are asked to arrive at noon for staging at the TD Bank North access road (145 Skyline Drive) Road closures will be in place from 12:45 p.m from Conklintown Road to Greenwood Lake Turnpike Police said that northbound local traffic will be permitted past Conklintown Road to get home Temporary no-parking signs will be put in place along both sides of the following roadways: Fieldstone Drive (up to Northgate Park) Alta Vista Drive (up to the Ambulance Corps building) This year's Grand Marshal is Ed Brogan a longtime Ringwood resident who has been a member of the Parade's staging committee since it began in 1990 Brogan has also coached Ringwood Recreation basketball and has been the director of the Erskine Lakes Property Association for more than 35 years He and his wife Patty moved from Queens to Erskine Lake in 1978 and raised their children Kelly And entrepreneur Shil "Sam" Patel has been named the 2025 Outstanding Citizen for this year's parade whose first business venture in Ringwood was Cupsaw Market has been involved in a number of other initiatives around the borough Some local bars and restaurants are offering specials and providing entertainment Click here to visit the Ringwood St North Jersey — and welcome back to your favorite column Though I know you're all here for 800 words about our region's most delicious eats I think it's important that I begin this article with a little Garden State geography In other words; if you feel the need to message me and complain that Bloomfield is in New York I need you to make sure you're reading the right newspaper — because I genuinely don't believe you're from North Jersey for those that do live here (or are intentionally subscribed to the wrong publication) Here are the four best things I ate in the area this week Do you fall asleep at night fantasizing about the way that whole milk evaporated milk and condensed milk absorb into a fluffy sponge cake and interact in a sweet dessert delight Do you reach for the phone every time Spirit Airlines offers a flash sale; eager to hop on the next flight to Mexico and indulge in a melt-in-your-mouth drippy version of one of Latin America's most iconic treats And — featuring four milks instead of three — it's pretty much the Rolls Royce version of the dish Also spelled cuatro leches, the international delicacy is served locally by Zilpa Rizzo, an independent baker who supplies desserts to popular local restaurants like Steve's Burgers and Frank Anthony's The namesake "fourth milk" in the treat is a layer of dulce de leche above the decadent sponge cake which (especially in Rizzo's rendition) makes each bite 25% more rich and irresistible Go: Sold at Steve's Burgers, 506 Route 46, Garfield; find Zilpa on Instagram: @zilpasdesserts Pasta Ramen may have just launched a totally new menu but that doesn't mean the Temomi Shrimp Scampi is going away anytime soon the buttery dish has become somewhat of a Jersey cult-favorite since it hit the regional food scene over a year ago I visited the bustling spot and — just in case — ordered one last round of the breadcrumb-topped noodles Dripping in sauce and dusted with herbs and lemon zest the bright entrée was every bit as al dente innovative and flavorful as I remembered it (PS: I'm trying the restaurant's new menu tomorrow, so stay tuned to @northjerseyeats to see if any of the recently-developed dishes live up to the aforementioned) Go: 6 S Fullerton Ave., Montclair; pastaramen.com At the end of last week's best eats article and that I'd challenged my mom to whip up a Biscoff cookie cream pie Just want to update you guys; she delivered And in another weekly highlights article, I mentioned that Sam's Bar and Grill in Ringwood was about to add "Build-Your-Own Mac & Cheese" to its menu Just want to update you; that team also delivered Officially launching the first week of January the list of toppings for the customizable entrée includes various proteins "crunchy things" (from crispy onions to crushed tortilla chips) at least ten sauces and even whole onion rings I was able to invent dishes like Bang Bang Shrimp Mac (crispy shrimp and firecracker aioli) Truffle Bacon Mac (sliced mushrooms and bacon) the experience was nothing short of divine Go: 15 Greenwood Lake Tpke.; 973-520-7267, instagram.com/sams_barandgrill_ Want more on this week's latest food news? Check out some of my best articles at NorthJersey.com/food after I take a brief hiatus for some family time warm diner omelets and Arrested Development marathons Regional supermarket chain The Fresh Grocer is set to unveil its latest North Jersey location in Ringwood next month The Fresh Grocer of Fieldstone Plaza will be open starting Friday the store's parent company Inserra Supermarkets announced in a press release Wednesday will offer a variety of fresh prepared foods groceries and produce for customers looking for quality and convenient shopping options The upcoming opening will mark the first Fresh Grocer store owned by Inserra Supermarkets which operates 23 ShopRites and two Price Marketplace stores in New Jersey and New York Inserra is opening the store in time for the holiday season but will be modernizing the layout over the next year "We want to make sure the community has access to a full-service supermarket during the busiest time of year so we are opening even as renovations of the space continue," said Lawrence Inserra Jr. "We welcome customers and thank them in advance for their patience as we continue to renovate the space to enhance the shopping experience." Features of the Ringwood store will include locally sourced produce bakery items made from scratch and ready-made meals and to-go items It will also offer international products and cheeses as well as frozen The Fresh Grocer operates approximately two dozen stores in Pennsylvania The Ringwood store is the second Passaic County location after North Haledon and joins Cedar Grove Colonia and Washington Township (Bergen County) as the other Garden State municipalities that are home to the chain The Fresh Grocer will replace the Stop and Shop in town that closed earlier this year devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center who said some people “spend most of their time giving first-class devotion to lesser causes.” Citing President Russell M. Nelson’s teaching to begin with the end in mind Elder Ringwood expressed hope that his missionary listeners are thinking about — and setting goals on — what they want to gain from their missions “I pray that this message tonight will help you see your mission differently,” he said “and that you will give first-class devotion to the cause of who you should and can become from your service as a missionary.” He acknowledged the “first-class causes” of missionaries helping in the gathering of Israel and teaching of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel “President Nelson called the gathering of Israel the greatest cause “But I can’t think of a greater cause than your personal development “We don’t often talk about selfish reasons for serving a mission “If a mission did what it did for President Hinckley and for President Holland it ought to be an opportunity for each of us to become better sons and daughters employers and leaders in the Church and in our communities A great cause indeed — doesn’t this deserve first-class devotion?” He continued: “What can you do to give first-class devotion to this first-class cause You can learn from every moment of your mission When you see someone who inspires you as a parent be aware of what they do and make a note of what you liked remember what they did and record what you liked patience and everything else you can imagine.” Elder Ringwood encouraged missionaries to look for such lessons and moments throughout their service from being assigned companions and areas “that will feel like you are meant to be there” to meeting people “you will feel like you were meant to meet “These moments will be the moments you can learn the most from as you focus on the first-class cause of becoming who God needs and wants you to become And the result will be similar to President Hinckley’s and President Holland’s declarations “I know you will be able to say every good thing that ever happened to me I can trace back to a lesson I learned on my mission ‘Nobody ever benefited more from a mission than I did.’” Sister Ringwood spoke of “treasures” she had gleaned from her recent study of the Book of Mormon — treasures that came from the trying times described in the war chapters of Alma and Helaman They included Alma the prophet feeling compelled to go forth preaching the word of God the people being battle-ready and the zeal of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies “Our prayer is that you are zealous for God living in passionate pursuit of your purpose,” she said “and that you are now already armed with truth righteousness and God’s word in your hearts — you have the greatest message in the world.” Besides the training missionaries and their MTC leaders, the devotional attendees also included the new leadership couples and directors of operations for the Church’s 11 missionary training centers worldwide who are participating in this week’s 2025 New MTC Leadership Seminar at the Provo MTC said a key learning for him from the devotional messages was “that every moment of your mission counts and you have to be accountable for every action you take which in turn will help in all aspects of your life you’ll look back with fondness in making every moment count.” Sister Kim E. Harper his companion who will serve with him at the Thailand MTC added: “The experiences we receive as we go out on a mission and that we receive during our missions — it’s Heavenly Father paving the way for our precise needs Nothing is by accident; he’s preparing us for the future.” Multiple agencies are investigating a homicide in Ringwood according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation OSBI said Ringwood Police contacted them on Wednesday morning to assist with an investigation into a homicide near South Elm Street They said the investigation is still in its early stages No information about the suspects or any victims has been released and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra family has opened at Fieldstone Park Shopping Center in Ringwood The Stop & Shop store closed there two weeks earlier The Inserra family also owns ShopRite of West Milford The Fresh Grocer plans a multimillion-dollar renovation during the next year which manages Fieldstone Park Shopping Center will do major renovations of the exterior of the shopping center The renovations will include updates to the parking lot the exclusive leasing agents of the center plan to seek out junior anchor operators and small-store owners to fill up the center full-service property management and development company started in 1970 Its portfolio includes 22 properties throughout New York and New Jersey with more than 350 tenants RINGWOOD — A custodian at a North Jersey high school has been arrested and charged in connection with a child sexual assault On March 7, Ringwood police contacted the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office about a child between the ages of 13 and 15 being sexually assaulted at a home in West Milford in January and February According to Patch a man by the same name was recently employed as a custodian by the Lakeland Regional School District in Wanaque “In a letter sent to families on Thursday Superintendent Hugh Beattie confirmed that a district employee had been arrested in connection with a crime that occurred over the past few months involving a minor child in another town,” Patch reported Lakeland High School was swept for hidden cameras after Volpe’s arrest, prompting a shelter-in-place on Friday, News 12 reported members of the prosecutor’s office arrested Volpe around 9:30 a.m He was slapped with a slew of charges including first-degree aggravated sexual assault two counts of second-degree sexual assault third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact first-degree endangering the welfare of a child second-degree endangering the welfare of child-sexual conduct third-degree endangering the welfare of a child-possession of child pornography Volpe could spend decades in prison if convicted Volpe is detained in the Passaic County jail before his next court appearance Anyone with additional information is asked to call the prosecutor's office tip line at 1-877-370-PCPO Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Mike Brant A custodian in a North Jersey school district has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor at a home, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office confirmed.\nRead More On March 7, Ringwood police contacted the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office about a child between the ages of 13 and 15 being sexually assaulted at a home in West Milford in January and February According to Patch Lakeland High School was swept for hidden cameras after Volpe’s arrest, prompting a shelter-in-place on Friday, News 12 reported Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom The 49th annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor is open Fridays The holiday open house is organized by the Woman’s Club of West Milford Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts and Ringwood State Park staff Children age 5 and younger are admitted for free Visitors may tour the first floor of the manor which is decorated for the holidays in the style of the Gilded Age Original Victorian gowns from the museum collection will be on display Brochures and interpretive signs detail the history of the rooms and highlight interesting items A scavenger-hunt list is available for children; winners receive a small prize The Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts (RMAA) will hold its Holiday Fine Arts Sale from 11 a.m Members of the nonprofit arts group will be selling paintings Portions of each sale help support the RMAA Hot chocolate and treats will be available for purchase from the to-go window at the Victorian Coffee Shop next door to Ringwood Manor Crafters also will have items to purchase inside the building Victorian Christmas Evening Concerts are planned Friday Ridley and Anne Enslow will perform holiday songs in the manor’s Great Hall and the first floor will be open for self-guided tours before and after the concerts Only 55 tickets are available for each performance. They cost $40 and may be purchased online at ringwoodmanor.org/evening-christmas-concerts.html For information, call 973-962-2240 or go online to ringwoodmanor.org Stop & Shop said it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast by the end of the year In a press release Friday, July 12, the chain, which is owned by the Dutch supermarket company Ahold Delhaize, said it will close 10 stores in New Jersey, eight stores in Massachusetts, seven stores in New York, five stores in Connecticut and two stores in Rhode Island Those stores include the one at 130 Skyline Drive The company said employees at affected stores would be offered other jobs within the company Stop & Shop wouldn’t say how many people are employed at the 32 stores which manages the Fieldstone Park Shopping Center in Ringwood where Stop & Shop is the largest tenant said it is actively exploring options to fill the space after the store closes “We understand the community’s concern over the loss of our longtime grocery tenant,” said John Azarian “While the decision to close was made solely by the grocery chain at the national level we are viewing this as an opportunity for positive change in the community “We are now presented with the chance to introduce a different store to the center one that would operate as brand new and would allow for further pursuit of updated renovations to the center as a whole.” which also is located in the shopping center has committed to do a renovation that will start in September Azarian’s property management division also plans pothole repairs including a septic system replacement and extensive roof repairs operates about 400 grocery stores and has 60,000 employees Stop & Shop president Gordon Reid said the closures are a difficult but necessary step to stabilize the business “These stores are not making a profit,” he said “They take away from the whole organization We need to focus on the parts that we need to invest in and want to invest in.” Reid said Stop & Shop will continue to build new stores and remodel existing ones also will invest in lower prices and promotions at its remaining stores Stop & Shop will continue to have buying power even with fewer stores because of its parent company Ahold Delhaize operates more than 7,700 grocery stores worldwide including the Food Lion and Giant brands in the U.S a longtime retail consultant and owner of Strategic Resource Group said many of Stop & Shop’s problems were self-inflicted The brand closed fresh meat and seafood counters in some stores which cut down on the amount customers spent in those stores Stop & Shop also is being squeezed by big rivals a Walmart a Costco or a BJ’s has been built a Stop and Shop’s in jeopardy,” Flickinger said I’m not sure the plan’s going to be fully competitive given the intensifying level of competition.” Reid said Stop & Shop can compete because it has convenient locations high quality and a good product assortment and they want us to have a strong future,” he said 2025 at 4:32 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Officials said Scott Volpe of Ringwood faces charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment related to the manufacturing and possession of child pornography (Image credit: Passaic County Prosecutor's Office)RINGWOOD NJ — Officials accused a Ringwood man of sexually assaulting a teenager several times and have also charged him with manufacturing and possessing child pornography Ringwood Police alerted the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office of multiple reports that a teen girl had been sexually assaulted between January and February of this year The alleged victim is between the ages of 13 and 15 and the reported assaults took place at a home in West Milford authorities identified Scott Volpe as the person responsible and arrested him on Wednesday morning Patch learned that a man by that same name was recently employed by the Lakeland Regional School District as a custodian and has reached out to the district for further comment Superintendent Hugh Beattie confirmed that a district employee had been arrested "in connection with a crime that occurred over the past few months involving a minor child in another town." Beattie said that employee "will not be returning to Lakeland," and that the district is cooperating with local police and the county prosecutor according to a copy of the letter sent to Patch faces charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact along with third-degree counts of hindering apprehension and tampering with physical evidence and third-degree counts of child endangerment related to the manufacturing and possession of child pornography His attorney information was not immediately available Prosecutors have asked a judge to keep him detained in the Passaic County Jail pending trial Anyone who may have more information about this case is asked to contact the Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO A bear was shot and killed by a property owner in Passaic County on Friday after the bear killed one of his goats said a spokesperson for the state Department of Environmental Protection's Fish and Wildlife Division The spokesperson said a property owner in Ringwood reported that on Thursday The bear returned to the property on Friday and exhibited "aggressive behavior" as it tried to go to a barn leading the property owner to shoot and kill the bear Fish and Wildlife conservation police officers investigated the incident and did not issue any violations because the bear was exhibiting "Category One behavior." The DEP spokesperson said category one bears are those that "pose a threat to public safety and property." Protecting property from black bear predationNew Jersey residents are no strangers to black bear encounters responsible pet ownership and strategic feeding of birds are common practices by homeowners around the state to avoid inviting New Jersey's largest land mammal onto their properties According to the DEP's Fish and Wildlife webpage, black bears are omnivorous opportunistic feeders that will consume whatever food is available to them They like a wide variety of foods such as fruits small mammals and white-tailed deer carcasses black bears may attack livestock such as honeybees According to a 2020 article by the U.S. Department of Agriculture livestock depredation by black bears varies regionally The frequency of attacks can vary based on the size of both the livestock and the bear Sick or injured bears as well as male bears over the age of four are more likely to prey on livestock once a depredation occurs it is likely to happen again To protect corn and grain crops, gardens, compost, apiaries and livestock from predation by black bears, Fish and Wildlife recommends the following: While it is important to take the proper precautions to avoid bear encounters and deter bears from livestock there is likely no need to worry as the USDA says that it is not uncommon for bears to coexist with livestock for years without any conflict "Although bears are often blamed for killing livestock Bears are known to scavenge or steal carcasses killed by other predators," says the USDA article it is not uncommon for black bear to coexist for years without conflict in areas grazed by livestock." For more information about New Jersey's black bears and bear safety, visit dep.nj.gov/njfw/bears A 39-year-old Passaic County man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child between ages 13 and 15 and manufacturing child pornography earlier this year carried out the assaults in West Milford in January and February 2025 Valdes said following an investigation prompted by reports that came in March 7 of the alleged incidents The FBI and local police departments conducted a sweep at Lakeland Regional High School on Friday for hidden cameras after the arrest of a former custodian The sweep came after the arrest of Scott Volpe Volpe is accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in West Milford between January and February of this year along with tampering with physical evidence the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office said The child was between the ages of 13 and 15 Volpe started communicating with the victim in summer 2024 before it turned sexual said an affidavit of probable cause obtained by NorthJersey.com Volpe admitted to deleting texts between them Lakewood High School released Volpe after the announcement of his arrest last week Law enforcement officials searched both buildings of the high school "out of an abundance of caution," the superintendent said A 45-year-old Passaic County man is facing charges after police say he was caught taking upskirt photos underneath females' skirts and dresses in a Morris County store was seen in a Hanover business using his cell phone to record underneath the victims' skirts and dresses He then would place his cell phone in a handbasket facing up he would hold the handbasket low to the ground The store’s loss prevention assisted in identifying the victims Smith admitted to committing these acts and was charged with invasion of privacy A lengthy investigation has led to the arrest of a Ringwood woman accused of orchestrating a scheme involving theft and money laundering totaling more than $700,000 according to information released by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Hallenbeck was entrusted with managing the distribution of estate funds to beneficiaries she allegedly wrote hundreds of unauthorized checks over several years diverting funds to accounts she owned or controlled The total amount embezzled exceeded $700,000 Hallenbeck surrendered to detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office on December 12 “This case highlights the importance of safeguarding fiduciary responsibilities and ensuring accountability in handling estate matters,” Union County Prosecutor William A The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to emerge as prosecutors continue their review. Hallenbeck’s legal representation has not yet commented on the charges.  The Union County Prosecutor’s Office urges anyone with relevant information to come forward as the inquiry progresses An FBI investigation placed a North Jersey high school on lockdown last week following the arrest of a school maintenance worker Scott Volpe was a maintenance worker at Lakeland High School Lakeland High School custodian Scott Volpe was arrested on March 7 on child pornography charges Lakeland was briefly placed on lockdown as FBI agents searched the school "[FBI agents] were called in as a precautionary measure to ensure that our campus was safe for students and staff," Beattie tells Daily Voice Volpe had hidden cameras in the building." Beattie confirmed that Volpe has been suspended and will not return to the school "We have been contacted by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office that one of our employees has been arrested in connection with a crime that occurred over the past few months involving a minor child in another town we cannot divulge any details surrounding the arrest Please know that the employee is in police custody and will not be returning to work at Lakeland we will continue to cooperate with local police and the County Prosecutor’s Office." Many parents felt the message lacked transparency and raised more questions than answers, according to a Change.org petition launched by concerned parents "Authorities were informed of the allegations on March 7 yet the community was not notified until March 13—via a vague and haphazard text message," the petition states conducted activity at Lakeland High School on March 14 at 11:30 AM—while students were in class—yet parents were not informed until 1:49 PM." accuses the district of mishandling communication and failing to keep parents properly informed during the FBI’s search of the school While some parents expressed frustration over the district’s handling of the incident "I hope you have ALL of the facts right as you blasted this guy on here," one parent wrote on social media facts and emotions are not the same thing." "There are plenty of reasons Hugh should be fired but this situation is not the hill to die on," another parent said Others simply wished the district did a better job of handling serious situations This is not the first time Beattie has faced backlash. In September, more than 850 parents signed a separate petition criticizing his response to a student threat that led to a heavy police presence at the school The latest petition also raises concerns about financial mismanagement accusing the administration of proposing 24 staff and faculty layoffs while increasing administrative hires Beattie confirmed budgetary restraints have resulted in layoffs but has not publicly addressed specific concerns regarding the petition A brand-new grocery store has replaced Stop & Shop in Passaic County, which was among 32 of underperforming stores in the region, and 10 in New Jersey, that closed a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra Family opened to an enthusiastic crowd at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Park Shopping Center on Friday The supermarket’s grand opening saw a strong turnout from the community who gathered to welcome the new addition to the neighborhood just two weeks after Stop&Shop closed its doors The Fresh Grocer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation over the next year with plans to update the interior from top to bottom will be revamping the shopping center’s exterior with improvements to the parking lot Azarian Realty will also be seeking junior anchor tenants and local small businesses to fill vacant spaces With The Fresh Grocer now open and major renovations on the horizon The Azarian Group is eager to continue efforts to revitalize the center and bring new offerings to the Ringwood community © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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Lake and McHenry County Scanner Four people were transported to the hospital after an SUV ran a red light and crashed into a Johnsburg school bus in Ringwood Wednesday afternoon McHenry Township Fire Protection District and Spring Grove Fire Protection District responded around 3:20 p.m Wednesday to the intersection of Route 31 and Ringwood Road in Ringwood Porfirio Campos-Cruz said it was reported that multiple people suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Deputies arrived to find a 2008 black Saturn Outlook and a Johnsburg Community School District 12 bus A preliminary investigation showed the Saturn was driving southbound on Route 31 approaching the traffic light at Ringwood Road Campos-Cruz said the driver of the Saturn reported they did not see the light change to red The Saturn driver attempted to brake but was unable to avoid the collision with the school bus which was traveling westbound on Ringwood Road All four occupants of the Saturn were transported by ambulance to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry Two students and the bus driver did not require transport to the hospital The students were picked up from the scene by their parents or guardians Campos-Cruz said the Saturn sustained significant front-end damage and was towed from the scene The driver of the Saturn was cited for disobeying a traffic control device driving too fast for conditions and operating an uninsured motor vehicle Johnsburg Community School District 12 said in a letter to parents that the bus was transporting the students home from Johnsburg Junior High School The two students had “no serious injuries” and the driver reported no injuries “The school district is working directly with the families involved to address any concerns,” the district said The crash had a small impact on afternoon routes outbound from Ringwood School Primary Center and possibly delayed student dropoff times No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens.