Due to Hurricane Sandy the Ridgewood blog like so many is experiencing technical difficulties. Blog updates will be intermittent at best over the next couple of days .
Be safe and be patient
PJ Blogger and the Staff of the ridgewood blog
Month: October 2012
Down Town Ridgewood is Open For Business
Down Town Ridgewood is Open For Business
UPDATE: Gov. Chris Christie postpones Halloween until Nov. 5 because of Sandy damage.
PSE&G update on how they’re handling restorations: “RESTORATION – 1. High-voltage transmission & subs, 2. Critical public services, 3. As many customers as possible, 4. Single homes & business”
CELL SERVICE UPDATE: Federal regulators say Hurricane Sandy knocked out a quarter of the cell towers in an area spreading across ten states, and the situation could get worse before it gets better. Many cell towers that are still working are doing so with the help of generators and could run out of fuel before commercial power is restored, the Federal Communications Commission says.
Due to the power outage at Village hall the Ridgewood Police Department website and Village website have been down since Monday. Updates will continue to be released on our Facebook page.
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy left approximately 500 locations in the Village with trees and wires down. Through the effort of the village crews we have narrowed that down to 340 locations. Power outages are still widespread throughout the Village so please be patient during this cleanup and recovery effort.
Ridgewood Coffee is up and running stop in for coffee and recharge your cell phones : 90 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ.
(201) 493-9200
Titos Burritos is open for deliveries (201)857- 4619 Tito’s Ridgewood Specials: 1) Buffalo Chicken Burrito 2) Magic Steak Burrito 3) Steamed Tilapia Burrito
The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood
The Ridgewood Tobacco Shop is open , stop in have fine cigar ,charge up your cell phones and surf the web
The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood was established in 1979 as a full line tobacco shop. We carry over 700 pipes, the finest cigars, and a wide selection of humidors and accessories.
Ridgewood Tobacco Shop is located at 10 Chestnut Street
Ridgewood Schools to Remain Closed
Due to the power outage at Village hall the Police Department website and Village website have been down since the Monday. Updates will continue to be released on our Facebook page.
10.30.12: UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
12:15 P.M.: The Ridgewood Public Schools will REMAIN CLOSED on Tuesday, October 30th AND WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, due to the after-effects of Hurricane Sandy. We will continue to send information out from the Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management. You still can sign up to get these important messages from Village directly by going to the Village website at www.ridgewoodnj.net and look for E-notices on the right side of the page.
Please share the message below with friends and neighbors who may be without power:
Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff,
I hope everyone made it through the hurricane safely. The danger is still not over. The Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st. Based on the damage assessments we may have to close additional days. Please remember as you start to clean up… No branches in the streets. The Ridgewood Police Department and I urge you to stay indoors and keep all children indoors tonight, tomorrow and until your neighborhood is safe.
Clean up and power restoration will take time. Please be patient and know the Village of Ridgewood Emergency Services is working 24/7 to make sure our community is safe.
Be safe, check on your neighbors and friends.
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D
Superintendent
Ridgewood Public Schools
The Village is urging all residents to: Stay off the streets
The Village is urging all residents to: Stay off the streets;
10.30.12 at 5:30 p.m.: MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, INCLUDING HALLOWEEN INFO: The Village of Ridgewood has experienced extensive damage due to Hurricane Sandy. The Village is urging all residents to: Stay off the streets; Do not place tree branches in the street (only leaves are to be placed in the street according to the leave collection schedule); Please remember that 911 is only to be
used for life threatening emergencies; and Keep children inside and that includes no outdoor Halloween activities on Tuesday or Wednesday. We recognize that this will cause some disappointment, but this is a very serious situation which will require a prolonged recovery effort.Due to the loss of power throughout the area served by Ridgewood Water, we are requesting that all residents conserve their use of water. Only use water that is absolutely necessary. Public safety is a major concern and your cooperation is very important. We will keep you advised of any further developments.In order to assist the residents of the Village without power, the Ridgewood BOE will have the Somerville School open tomorrow, Wednesday October 31st, open from 10 am to 3 pm to allow people to to charge their phones. Please enter through the gymnasium.
The Village of Ridgewood thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.
All New Jersey Transit Services Suspended Tuesday October 30th
All New Jersey Transit Services Suspended Tuesday October 30th
All NJ TRANSIT Rail, Bus, Light Rail and Access Link service is suspended until further notice due to Hurricane Sandy. NJ TRANSIT implemented a gradual system-wide shutdown of all service starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 28 and continuing through 2 a.m. on Monday morning, at which time the shutdown of all NJ TRANSIT service was completed.
Customers are advised of the following:
Rail Service
All NJ TRANSIT rail service is currently suspended until further notice.
Bus Service:
All NJ TRANSIT bus service is currently suspended until further notice.
Light Rail Service:
All Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, River Line and Newark Light Rail service is currently suspended until further notice.
Access Link Service:
Access Link service in all regions is currently suspended until further notice.
System-wide Cross-Honoring
System-wide cross-honoring of all rail, bus and light rail tickets will be in effect through Wednesday, October 31, until 6 a.m. This will allow customers holding NJ TRANSIT tickets to use alternate means of transportation to get to their final destination, such as PATH, PATCO and private bus carriers. Due to the duration of the storm and the potential impact to the NJ TRANSIT system, this timeframe could be extended if necessary.
Following the conclusion of the storm, NJ TRANSIT will assess the status of the system and test critical infrastructure before making any decisions regarding the potential resumption of service.
Service Updates
For the latest travel information, customers should listen to broadcast traffic reports, visit njtransit.com or access NJ TRANSIT’s Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone, PDA or pager. Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555.
McCain: Obama Might Be Conducting ‘Massive Cover-Up’ With Libya Attack
McCain: Obama Might Be Conducting ‘Massive Cover-Up’ With Libya Attack
October 29, 2012 1:18 PM
WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) — Sen. John McCain claims the Obama administration might be conducting a “massive cover-up” with the deadly terror attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.
On CBS News’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee said President Obama has been incompetent with the way he has been handling the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attack.
“I don’t know if it’s either a cover-up or the worst kind of incompetence, which doesn’t qualify the president as commander in chief,” McCain said.
Grove Street Blocked At Glen Rock/Ridgewood Border
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Grove Street Blocked At Glen Rock/Ridgewood Border
October 29,2012
Boyd A. Loving
4:41 PM
Ridgewood NJ, Downed tree blocks Grove Street at the Glen Rock/Ridgewood border.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Downed Tree Cleared On Stevens Avenue, Ridgewood
Photo credit:Boyd A. Loving
Downed Tree Cleared On Stevens Avenue, Ridgewood
October 29.2012
Boyd A. Loving
4:37 PM
Ridgewood NJ , As of 4:30 PM, the Ridgewood Police Department has already responded to dozens of downed trees in the Village, with the worst of the storm still expected. This tree fell in the 400 block of Stevens Avenue early Monday afternoon. A leaf collection crew, operating nearby with front end loaders, quickly cleared the roadway.
Pictured: Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officer Shayne James and Ridgewood Streets Department Supervisor David Norcia.
Photo credit:Boyd A. Loving
Leaf Pick Up Continues Despite Approaching Storm
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Leaf Pick Up Continues Despite Approaching Storm
October 29,2012
Boyd A. Loving
4:22 PM
Ridgewood NJ,Despite the imminent arrival of Hurricane Sandy, a Village of Ridgewood Streets Department leaf collection vacuum truck crew was seen hard at work on South Irving Street on Monday morning and early Monday afternoon. And to top it off, these men all had big smiles on their faces, regardless of the drenching rain and high winds. What a great bunch of hard working guys!
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood parents are satisfied with Skyward service
Ridgewood parents are satisfied with Skyward service
Teacher communication seemed to be one area where most parents were largely unsatisfied.
MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2012, 10:57 AM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Parents who use the Ridgewood school district’s Skyward Family Access System are mostly satisfied with the service that lets them check their child’s grades, assignments or teacher messages, according to the results of a recent district-wide survey.
But the survey also revealed that many parents do not use the new Family Food Service account.
According to the district, about 40 percent of parents and guardians participated in the survey, with the largest percentage (26.3) representing Ridgewood High School (RHS).
The results showed that the majority of respondents used, with satisfaction or indifference, all the system’s services at least once a year. Results from a survey of RHS parent respondents showed that most use the various non-food-related services, such as student grade- and attendance-checking, about once a month and found these services “helpful” or “very helpful.”
Teacher communication seemed to be one area where most parents were largely unsatisfied. Nearly 70 percent of respondents district-wide said they either would like “more consistent” communication with teachers or had received “very little” communication from teachers via Skyward. Among high school parents, this percentage rose to more than 80 percent of respondents.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/176264541_Ridgewood_parents_are_satisfied_with_Skyward_service.html
REGIONAL SHELTER OPERATION
Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
Weather Information Bulletin
Hurricane Sandy Information
REGIONAL SHELTER OPERATION
At 12:00 PM today (October 29, 2012) a regional shelter will be opened at Bergen Community College (400 Paramus Road, Paramus). The shelter can accommodate special needs and is domestic pet-friendly.
Please remember to bring any clothes, medications for yourself and/or family members.
If you are bringing your pet please bring a carrier case or crate, leash, pet food, any medications, a water bowl, and waste bags.
First Downed Tree of Storm In Ridgewood Grazes House During Fall
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
First Downed Tree of Storm In Ridgewood Grazes House During Fall
October 29,2012
Boyd A. Loving
12:08 PM
Ridgewood NJ, The first reported storm related tree casualty in Ridgewood caused only minor damage to a house in the 500 block of East Saddle River Road when it fell early on Monday morning. Crews from the Village of Ridgewood’s Shade Tree Department blocked off a section of East Saddle River Road as they cut the fallen tree into small sections and fed it into a large chipper shredder. Pictured: Village of Ridgewood Senior Tree Climber Matthew Burgess operating chain saw.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Village of Ridgewood Storm Update
Photo by Boyd Loving
Sanitation and Recycling Collection Cancelled for Monday through Wednesday
Due to storm conditions, Sanitation and Recycling collection has been suspended for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The Recycling Center is open from 8AM to 3PM and can receive household garbage (NO BULK), leaves and recycling material.
Please also remember that in no case will branches be allowed to be placed in the street
Please continue to check the Village website for further updates.
Senior and After School Recreation Programs Cancelled October 29 through November 2
For the public’s safety during this storm event, Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Dept has cancelled Senior and After School Recreation programs for October 29 through November 2.
NJ Office of Emergency Management : Driving
NJ Office of Emergency Management
A MESSAGE ABOUT DISASTERS AND DRIVING
Regarding travel on the road, please keep these points in mind:
– Don’t go on the roads unless you are essential to the disaster response.
– There is no ban on driving, BUT there are travel restrictions in many counties e.g., Atlantic, Cumberland, Camden. The Parkway is closed from Exit 38 South and there is the possibility of expanding the closure.
– Regardless of current rain conditions, drive slower to avoid losing control when you drive into ponding and standing water that is already on every roadway.
– Never drive through standing water, even if you think your vehicle can clear the depth. Even if you have an SUV. You could stall and block access for emergency workers
– Expect that flash flooding can turn a stream under a roadway into a river, capable of washing vehicles right off the road. This resulted in a tragic death during Irene.
– If you don’t have to be on the road, stay home. This is no time to venture out for sightseeing or taking photographs and videos.
