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Ridgewood Bullying Ruling, Special Ed. Outsourcing in Top Local Headlines

Car fires, council controversies, and a message of hope for victims of tragedy round out the top stories in Ridgewood and Glen Rock this week.

Middle school student's father had appealed the district's finding of bullying, which concluded the boy had called a classmate "fat" and "a horse" on multiple occasions, The Star-Ledger reports.

VIDEO: Flames Engulf Car at Ridgewood Auto Yard

The engine compartment of a Pontiac suddenly caught fire, and flames spread to three nearby vehicles.

Fair Lawn Opens Memorial Pool to Ridgewood Residents with Disabilities

The controversial handicap ramp at Graydon Pool will not be ready for the summer, the DEP said.

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Residents say council colleagues "bullied" Riche over phone system installation work his company performed for the village in 2012. The council did not appropriate $8,000 for emergency work at fire headquarters, though it was approved by town officials.

District leaving national lunch system, seeks to offering better, healthier food to students.

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Sophomores at Glen Rock High School painted crafts with positive messages for victims of tragedy.

Glen Rock Walks Back on Activity Fee Policy

Parents applaud decision to charge only those who participate in extracurriculars for the upcoming school year.

Special Education Changes in Ridgewood Upset Parents

Parents not pleased the district has changed vendors for home programs to save $85,000 annually. They say new staff could undermine their children's progress; the district says the move is appropriate.

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