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Month: September 2011
>New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge contract a secret it’s classified
>New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge contract a secret it’s classified
New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners approved a $79 million bridge security contract on Tuesday that is so sensitive, officials can’t say how many spans are involved, which bridges will be worked on or what the work is.
>Lisa Mulligan weds Ridgewood firefighter and EMT Justin O’Connor
>Lisa Mulligan weds Ridgewood firefighter and EMT Justin O’Connor
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
COMMUNITY NEWS (ELMWOOD PARK EDITION)
Lisa Mulligan and Justin O’Connor were married May 14 at St. Leo’s Church in Elmwood Park. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jim Moran. A beautiful reception followed at the Il Villaggio in Carlstadt.
>Blessing of the Animals – Bring Your Favorite Pet
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Blessing of the Animals – Bring Your Favorite Pet
Reading many comments made directing such mean spirited thoughts towards cats and dogs, the reality is, its not the cats or dogs fault for doing what is simply natural for them being a domestic pet, rather its their Owner’s fault for not training their pets and simply showing disregard for their neighbors, whether it be due to the owner’s lazyness, ignorance or out right lack of respect towards other people. Some people don’t care and put their pets annoyances over people.
Some commentors claim to be pet owners themselves and vow they love all other critters.
If the owners have no regard towards others, by letting dogs bark endlessly, roam free unleashed, not ‘curb’ and ‘pick up’, some breeds are very noisy, there are town ordinances to remind them. Ordinances can be updated. Some people use pet doors, as those encourage unsupervised freedom to the outdoors. Not a good idea cause wild critters can get indoors that way too.
Love both cats and dogs and natures critters. Cats are quiet and sweet. Dogs are your companion. Most people are responsible pet owners, its unfortunate there are a few who are not. Thats life.
I see an announcement on Village web – Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 8, 11:AM celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, at Christ Church , Cottage Pl. (across Stop&Shop). All pets are welcome.
Blessing of the Animals – Bring Your Favorite Pet – All Are Welcome!
Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis At Christ Episcopal Church 105 Cottage Place Ridgewood (across from the Stop & Shop) 11:00 AM on Saturday October 8, 2011 Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, stuffed animals . . .any beloved “creatures” who share your home. A short service celebrating all animals will be followed by individual blessings of each animal. Some orphaned animals from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge who are eligible for adoption will be joining us. Please consider bringing a donation of one or more of the items from the RBARI “wish list,” which is printed on the back of this page. The service will be at the outside altar, by the entrance to the Nursery School on Franklin Avenue. In the event of rain, the service will take place inside the church. Refreshments will be provided. EVERYONE IS WELCOME – all breeds, all creeds! Questions? Call the church office at 201-652-2350, or visit our web site at https://www.christchurchridgewood.org
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History of a Village : Exhibit ‘tells the story’ of Civil War era in Ridgewood
History of a Village : Exhibit ‘tells the story’ of Civil War era in Ridgewood
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Two American flags hang in opposite corners of the Schoolhouse Museum, something that may not seem overly strange considering the prevalence of the national symbol in classrooms, municipal buildings and flagpoles throughout Ridgewood. But a closer look reveals that one of these flags has 34 stars; the other, 35. And spread out underneath them is a wealth of materials not likely to appear anywhere else in the village.
Starting on Sunday, Oct. 2, the Schoolhouse Museum will be home to “The Civil War Years: At Home and on the Battlefield,” a new exhibit created by the Ridgewood Historical Society, the local group that operates and maintains the museum on East Glen Avenue.
Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the exhibit “tells the story of the Civil War through an extraordinary collection of artifacts and ephemera,” said Sheila Brogan, president of the Ridgewood Historical Society.
New legislation would require resident notifications of sewer system overflow
>Remembering the 1991 Ridgewood Postal Shooting
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>Port Authority chief is said to resign; Cuomo to pick successor
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>Christie, GOP leaders name no one to the quorumless salary review panel
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>Why Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Celebrates Exceptionalism
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Why Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Celebrates Exceptionalism
By Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
Published September 28, 2011
FoxNews.com
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins Wednesday, September 28 at sundown. Like most religious celebrations, the holiday is about many things, some better known than others, and many of them quite interesting for all people, Jewish or otherwise.
One of the lesser known themes of Rosh Hashanah is an issue over which Americans often argue – exceptionalism, the notion that a particular nation is unique and uniquely positioned to achieve a whole variety of accomplishments. The history of Rosh Hashanah shows us why exceptionalism is perfectly fine as long as we remain connected and committed to those who are different from us.
Rosh Hashanah begins what are called the “Ten Days of Repentance,” a period which concludes with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. So not surprisingly, themes of introspection, forgiveness, and hope for a year in which we do better than we did in the past all figure largely in the prayers and practices of the holiday.
The holiday is known for the custom of eating apples dipped in honey, symbolizing the sweetness which we hope the coming year brings. And of course, there is the blowing of the Shofar, a ram’s horn, as mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (Numbers 29:1). That’s where things get really interesting, and we see the ancient roots of the exceptionalism debate, which is really an issue for any people or nation that sees itself as special.
>Ridgewood Garage and Estate Sales
>Ridgewood Garage and Estate Sales
Yard Sale Friday Sept 30 9 am to 3 pm
345 Mountain Avenue, Ridgewood, 9/30 from 9 am to 3 pm
Something for everyone! Household, art, plants, furs, and lots more!
Garage Sale 10/1 11-3, 10/2 10-2
671 Eastern Ct
Ridgewood, NJ
Sat 10/1 11-3
Sun 10/2 10-2
Preparing to Move-Tons of items:
Infant and toddler toys – easel, table w chairs, tons of toys for boys and girls, stuffed animals – great condition
toddler outdoor toys – sandbox, playhouse
bikes – radio flyer trike and girl bike with training wheels
furniture ,household items
kitchen items – coffee maker/ expresso makers, juicer (all barely used and in great working condition), etc
home decor,books,games,TV’s,elliptical trainer,folding outdoor chairs,outdoor umbrella,(too many to list)
>The Yankees offered the Mets $250,000 last week in exchange for permission to temporarily relocate one of their minor-league teams to Newark,
>The Yankees offered the Mets $250,000 last week in exchange for permission to temporarily relocate one of their minor-league teams to Newark,
>NJ "Smart" growth policies face overhaul
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>Ridgewood Farmers’ Market – Last day, Sunday, October 30, 2011
>Incident that occurred at Somerville School on September 27
>September 27, 2011
Dear Ridgewood Parent or Guardian,
Today at Somerville Elementary School a male adult was observed on the back field of the school at lunchtime. It appeared that this man was holding a camera and possibly taking photographs in the direction of the children playing on the field.
Adults who were supervising the children observed this activity and immediately reported the incident to Principal Lorna Oates-Santos, who in turn notified the Ridgewood police. At this time the police are investigating the incident.
I am writing to assure you that the safety of the children is always the top priority of Ridgewood Public School officials. Any incident that might jeopardize that safety is taken very seriously and thoroughly investigated. Please do not hesitate to report any suspicious activity to your school principal, and encourage your children to do the same.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools



