Ridge View Echo

08/06/2025

🎬 Jason Returns to Blairstown!
Lights, camera…horror? 🔪

Main Street is going Hollywood (or horror-wood?) again!

On Monday, Aug. 11, filming for a new Friday the 13th origin series will shut down Main Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

🚧 No parking on Main Street starting Sunday night, Aug. 10 through the end of filming.

Catch all the eerie details here ➡️

The Voorhees family is returning to Main Street in Blairstown next week. “Crystal Lake,” a prequel to “Friday the 13th” — currently filming under the working title “Mama’s Boy” — […]

08/06/2025

📰 Big votes, bold headlines, and stories you won’t find anywhere else.

From cannabis decisions and water system debates to local recipes, roadside flowers, and film crews on Main Street — Ridge View Echo has the latest from Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick, and beyond.

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08/05/2025

🚨 Frelinghuysen Land Use Board has denied a zoning change that would have allowed a proposed indoor cannabis 🌿cultivation facility on Route 94.

The 5–2 vote followed months of debate and a reversal on whether a nearby Sunday school qualifies as a school under zoning laws.

👀 Read the full story here:

The application for a cannabis cultivation facility in Frelinghuysen was effectively denied by the Township Land Use Board Monday night. In a marathon session, the board voted 5-2 against rezoning […]

08/01/2025

📍 Frelinghuysen: A proposed cannabis facility is back on the agenda Monday, as hearings resume following a key zoning reversal.

The Land Use Board recently reversed an earlier vote and now considers the nearby Sunday school at Yellow Frame Church a school under township law — a change that could impact the outcome.

🗓️ The board meets Monday at 7 p.m. at the rec center on Lincoln Laurel Road.
👥 Residents are encouraged to attend, listen, and stay informed.
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Hearings on a proposed cannabis production facility in Frelinghuysen are expected to resume Monday before the township Land Use Board, following a three-month hiatus and a season-ending plot twist in […]

08/01/2025

THE WEEKEND: 🌽 Two county fairs, a dozen local events, and one perfect August weekend.

We waited to send this week's list so we could squeeze in a few late additions — and we’re glad we did.

🎶 Live music
🎈 Hot air balloons
🍷 Farmers markets
🎨 Art shows
🌌 Stargazing

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07/25/2025

🎉 Weekend plans? We've got you covered!
From farmers markets and Jeep meetups to pizza-making, Summerfest, and stargazing—there’s something happening every day in Warren County 🌽🌌🍕🎶

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07/24/2025

🥾🌲💧 Misty mornings, mountain views, and a peaceful stretch of water — Blue Mountain Lake delivers a little bit of everything.

This week’s Echo on the Trails takes you along for the hike:

Resting serenely atop the Appalachian mountains, amidst miles of untouched, pristine land sits Blue Mountain Lake with its lush shoreline and clear, golden waters. Nestled between Hardwick and Walpack, this […]

07/24/2025

🥖 🥃🫐 From crusty sourdough to small-batch gin, last weekend’s Blairstown Farmers Market offered up a flavorful mix of local goods.

📸 Photos + highlights here:

Weather patterns in New Jersey have “alternated between Guam and Seattle,” White Township farmer Kent Kimball said at the Saturday, July 19, farmers market, but in spite of that, his […]

07/24/2025

🎻 Irish music, riverside breeze, and historic charm — Ramsaysburg had it all!

Tap below for photos and highlights from a memorable summer concert.

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If any of the Ramsaysburg Homestead’s original residents still linger in ghostly form, last Saturday’s concert gave them a welcome taste of home. The Friends of Ramsaysburg continued their Summer […]

07/22/2025

✨ Alfresco Eats, local Charm in North Warren

From post-hike beers to picnic tables with a view of airplanes, here are 5 local spots to soak up the season while you dine:
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We can’t think of what says summer more (besides maybe swimming and ice cream) than a meal enjoyed outdoors. Think natural views, twinkling lights and a light breeze adding to […]

07/18/2025

🥾 Trail Mix: Summer Hikes in Warren County

Looking to hit the trail this summer? Luckily, you don't have to drive far to find some trails that are perfect for summer exploring. We've rounded up some great hikes nearby.

https://ridgeviewecho.com/2025/07/14/trail-mix-five-must-do-summer-hikes-in-warren-county/

Looking to hit the trail this summer? Luckily, you don’t have to drive far to find some trails that are perfect for summer exploring. We’ve rounded up some great trails […]

07/18/2025

🍹 Cheeseburgers in paradise? Tap-dancing ghosts? Real dogs and romantic tropes?

Centenary Stage’s Escape to Margaritaville delivers summer musical chaos—in the best way.

🌴 Show ends this weekend! Our impression:

Amid the stream of folks headed to the parking lot after the conclusion of “Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville” last Saturday, one older gentleman turned to another and said: “I […]