>Ridgewood: Local Road Closures
East Saddle River Road between East Glen Ave & Bingham Road
Hillcrest Road between Hamilton & Avondale
Linwood Avenue between Maple Avenue & Collingwood
South Irving between Spring & Grove
Month: August 2011
>Information on Keeping your pets safe in the storm
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Information on Keeping your pets safe in the storm
All regional shelters in Bergen County will be pet friendly and will ONLY accept dogs and cats. No animal will be allowed into the pet shelter unless the pet is in a carrier. Please make sure you have all the necessary items you need to take care of your pet including food, water, leashes, etc. Under NO circumstances will pets be allowed into the human shelter.
The most important thing a person can do is to plan ahead. If you are asked to evacuate, you need to bring your pets with you. You need to start thinking today about where you will take your pets — ask a dependable friend or relative who lives some distance from the evacuation area if you and/or your pets can stay with them until the all clear is given. An alternative is to find a pet friendly motel. There a number of them listed on the web:
https://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/pet-friendly-hotels-newjersey.html
https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/state/new_jersey/
https://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/Weekend_Getaways/HOTELS.HTM
You should have a portable pet carrier for each animal and identification with each animal. Bring copies of the pet’s licenses, leashes, water and food bowls, pet foods, bottled water, special medications and instructions for their administration, any special needs for your pet, blankets, handy wipes, paper towels and litter or bedding.
Go to https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/petbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for pets.
Go to https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/livestockbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for livestock.
Go to https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/prog/helpfullinks.html for other helpful links.
Listen for public safety announcements and if you are called to evacuate — DO NOT leave your pets behind!
>Batten Down the Hatches
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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving
Batten Down the Hatches , Village Hall Prepares for Hurricane Irene
>26% Say U.S. Public Schools Provide World-Class Education
>26% Say U.S. Public Schools Provide World-Class Education
Friday, August 26, 2011
While most adults agree with President Obama that a world-class education is the most important factor in the success of America’s children and status in the world, most don’t think U.S. public schools provide that level of education.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of American Adults shows that 61% agree with President Obama when he says “a world-class education is the single most important factor in determining not just whether our kids can compete for the best jobs but whether America can out-compete countries around the world.” Twenty-five percent (25%) disagree with that statement, while another 14% are undecided.
>Big” John McCarthy to sign autobiography at Bookends in Ridgewood September 16
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Big” John McCarthy to sign autobiography at Bookends in Ridgewood September 16
MMA Ref “Big” John McCarthy to sign autobiography at Bookends in Ridgewood New Jersey.
Let’s Get it ON!
“One of the most influential figures in MMA gets it on in this captivating book. Great storytelling, great insight, and a great history of the UFC’s rise.” —John Wertheim, Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of Blood in the Cage “A no-nonsense, hands-on account of the blood and sweat that lifted MMA from the
sports blacklist and turned it into a billion-dollar industry. McCarthy didn’t just observe history—he helped make it.” —Jake Rossen, ESPN.com writerSaint Charles, IL : Brigitte Shepard, On September 16, 2011 at 7p.m. at Bookends in Ridewood, N.J. John McCarthy will sign copies of his memoir Let’s Get it On! In his new memoir, Let’s Get It On! The Making of MMA and Its Ultimate Referee (Medallion Press, September 1, 2011) by “Big” John McCarthy with veteran MMA journalist Loretta Hunt and a foreword by former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten, McCarthy gives fans a rare view from inside the Octagon as he recounts the sport’s initial tribulations and confronts his own legacy as its
longstanding, legendary referee.
With his signature phrase, “Let’s Get It On!,” “Big” John McCarthy has officiated the biggest and bloodiest fights in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and mixed martial arts. A sport that’s grown into a multinational, multibillion dollar business, very few have been a part of it from its very first match. But with McCarthy’s impressive 17-year history as the sport’s top official, he became an integral voice in its regulation and as a firsthand witness to MMA’s ongoing struggles to gain widespread public acceptance.
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change. Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings. Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable. Please call the store for details.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Take to the Streets Again for Second Annual Stickball Tournament.
>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Take to the Streets Again for Second Annual Stickball Tournament.
Ridgewood-NJ-August 27, 2011: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 is once again proud to be hosting their annual stickball tournament, to be held on Saturday September 24th beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Passaic Street in Ridgewood. The entrance fee is $100 for a team of four. There will be trophies for first, second, and third place. Refreshments, hotdogs, and hamburgers will be served. There is also a 50/50 raffle. Benefit proceeds will go to the Ridgewood Police PBA and the New Jersey Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association.
“Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and we expect this year to be just as lively”, said event coordinator Joseph Hernandez Jr. “Last year the Knights went head-to-head with Ridgewood’s Finest and Bravest. We encourage other local organizations sign up and join in the activities this year.”
Registration is open to all. “We anticipate a good turn-out, and even if you do not wish to play, you can still come out and enjoy the event”, said Rich Paliotta, co-organizer of the event.
For an application or questions, email:
rich_paliotta@yahoo.com or jmhernandezjr@gmail.com
Media Contact: Ridgewood Knights of Columbus – Richard Hrvatin (201) 410-3041.
>NOAA claims the winds are 85 MPH, but none of the Weather Underground stations in the area report higher than 33 MPH winds
>NOAA claims the winds are 85 MPH, but none of the Weather Underground stations in the area report higher than 33 MPH winds
NOAA’s Phony “Hurricane” Coming On Shore With 33 MPH Winds
Posted on August 27, 2011 by stevengoddard
NOAA claims the winds are 85 MPH, but none of the Weather Underground stations in the area report higher than 33 MPH winds. By definition, this is not a hurricane – and is just barely a tropical storm.
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SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…34.7N 76.5W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM NNE OF CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 60 MI…100 KM SW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…85 MPH…140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…952 MB…28.11 INCHES
>Habernickel Farm conversion progresses in Ridgewood
>Habernickel Farm conversion progresses in Ridgewood
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
The village is moving quickly with renovations to Habernickel Family Park, but completion might be stymied until money is found to demolish the prominent home in front of the old horse farm’s fields.
“We don’t have any funds,” said Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, the council’s liaison to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board. She noted that the village was still looking for matching grants to assist with completing the final touches on the project, which will save taxpayer money, but the search might delay the work.
“The problem with that approach is that it’s going to take us longer to finish Habernickel. And the longer it takes to finish, the longer it will take to improve other properties that would relieve some of the burden of [athletic field] overuse,” she said.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/128409003_Habernickel_Farm_conversion_progresses.html
>Hurricane Irene
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Hurricane Irene
Be safe and we extend our wishes that you take every precaution to take care of yourself, your family and loved ones and of course…….all our family pets!
Following are some suggestions and options if you choose to hunker down or …..the following points may help you decide what is most important for you to do in your particular situation.
You may already have these all in order but just in case we’re sharing.
Do you have a battery powered radio (sometimes your radio/alarm clock has a battery backup so that could work); perhaps you need to check the batteries Candles, sternos are helpful if you have electric stove; Three flashlights should be enough for two or three days with new batteries in them. And, you probably already have a flashlight somewhere. Do you need new batteries?
Water -if you can buy some do so or fill up some pots in case there is a water leak and your access is turned off or not available; Fill your tub(s) with water. Clean them first. The water may be absolutely necessary. Depending on what your city or town charges for water, the cost may be a few cents. If you have a well, it’s virtually free
Ice could come in handy for a cooler to keep some specifics items cold if you lose power..like milk, medicine needing refrigeration, etc.
Have an old fashioned phone which is not portable but connects directly to your phone line is good because the portables need electricity to run
Tape/cardboard for some larger windows or bags and tape if they actually break and the storm still rages; Ensure your screen door/all doors are closed and secured.
Move to an inside location all decorative items that could be carried away or do damage with high winds – statues, potted plants, birdbaths from the yard, American flag…
Be ready to move pets if necessary, have travel cases/crates ready
Save your financial life. Get a water-proof case for key financial records, stock certificates, and personal records. A large cooler will do, if it can be securely sealed.
Get your cellphone and PC ready. Each may come in handy if you are trapped indoors for a couple of days. And if you lose electricity, products like the “Power Monkey” ($50) could come in handy. Some come with the ability to use the sun to charge the device.
Do you have walkie talkies? These can definitely keep you in touch with loved ones for up to a mile if you have to make it out into the storm in an emergency. Charge them now or see if they are battery compatible; most are…get batteries.
Make sure you have jumper cables in case you need to charge the battery in the SUV that might be needed to travel in the storm. The car battery will last longer if the car is running, so, don’t forget to fill up your tank. Gas stations will not be able to run their pumps if THEY lose power – gas up now.
You probably already have items like, tuna, can soup and pasta in the kitchen. Make sure you have enough non-perishable food to last three or four days. Paper towels and toilet paper.
Keep some money/cash on hand. You may need it if you run out of essentials and ATM machines are not working for whatever reason. It may seem like a lot of dough, but if you don’t spend it, you don’t loss a dime – except for a fee you might pay for get the money from a cash machine that is not at a branch of your bank.
Sandbags. These are expensive, but some stores are already selling out as customers stock up. In many cases, municipal authorities, local fire or police offices, or state disaster relief organizations give these out.
Generators. These are pricey. But, if you don’t have a car battery or solar power, they may be necessary. Sears sells them for as little as $429.99. And, you can keep them for the next time a storm or summer power outage pulls the plug on your electricity
>HURRICANE IRENE EXPECTED TO BRING TORRENTIAL RAINS AND POTENTIALLY MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING.
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FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
359 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…HURRICANE IRENE EXPECTED TO BRING TORRENTIAL RAINS AND
POTENTIALLY MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING…
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-
SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-
EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-
WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-
PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHERN QUEENS-
NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU-
359 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT…
THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR
* PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND
SOUTHEAST NEW YORK…INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…NORTHERN FAIRFIELD…NORTHERN
MIDDLESEX…NORTHERN NEW HAVEN…NORTHERN NEW LONDON…
SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD…SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX…SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN
AND SOUTHERN NEW LONDON. IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY…EASTERN
BERGEN…EASTERN ESSEX…EASTERN PASSAIC…EASTERN UNION…
HUDSON…WESTERN BERGEN…WESTERN ESSEX…WESTERN PASSAIC AND
WESTERN UNION. IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK…BRONX…KINGS
(BROOKLYN)…NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)…NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK…
NORTHERN NASSAU…NORTHERN QUEENS…NORTHERN WESTCHESTER…
NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK…ORANGE…PUTNAM…RICHMOND (STATEN
ISLAND)…ROCKLAND…SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK…SOUTHERN NASSAU…
SOUTHERN QUEENS…SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER AND SOUTHWESTERN
SUFFOLK.
* FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
* BASED ON THE FORECAST TRACK OF HURRICANE IRENE…TORRENTIAL
RAINS ARE EXPECTED TO OVERSPREAD THE REGION TONIGHT AND CONTINUE
THROUGH SUNDAY. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES WITH LOCALLY
HIGHER AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THE EXACT
TRACK OF IRENE WILL DETERMINE WHERE THE HEAVIEST AXIS OF RAIN
SETS UP…BUT A SIGNIFICANT FLOOD POTENTIAL EXISTS AREAWIDE.
* THESE RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MODERATE TO
MAJOR SMALL STREAM AND RIVER FLOODING ACROSS THE TRI-STATE RIVER
BASINS. IN ADDITION…SIGNIFICANT AND WIDESPREAD URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING WILL BE AN ISSUE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE
ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO
FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING
DEVELOP.
>The village was applying lessons learned from Hurricane Floyd to its preparations for Irene
>The village was applying lessons learned from Hurricane Floyd to its preparations for Irene
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS AND JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITERS
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
A nearly empty shelf at Stop & Shop in Ridgewood. The store expects to receive more shipments of water tonight.
On Friday afternoon at Stop & Shop, the shelves were empty of 24 packs and gallons of bottled water, though a manager said the store would be receiving more shipments later that evening.
The village was applying lessons learned from Hurricane Floyd to its preparations, Mayor Keith Killion said, including relocating all village-owned vehicles to higher ground and even attempting to ensure residents can bring their pets to evacuation shelters or other locations if needed.
The school district has directed all construction contractors working at schools to clean up their work areas as best as possible. At The Valley Hospital, generators can operate at full capacity for 2 ï¾½ to three days. The hospital was shipping in extra bed linens and food in advance of the storm, and has prepared cots in case staff members must stay overnight.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/128483888_Ridgewood_preparing_for_Irene.html
>Hurricane Floyd
>Hurricane Floyd
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the 1999 hurricane. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Floyd (disambiguation).
Hurricane Floyd was the sixth named storm, fourth hurricane, and third major hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season. Floyd triggered the third largest evacuation in US history (behind Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Rita, respectively) when 2.6 million coastal residents of five states were ordered from their homes as it approached. The Cape Verde-type hurricane formed off the coast of Africa and lasted from September 7 to September 19, peaking in strength as a very strong Category 4 hurricane—just short of the highest possible rating—on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. It was among the largest Atlantic hurricanes of its strength ever recorded.
Hurricane Irene’s projected track similar to path of destructive Floyd in 1999
>Hurricane Irene’s projected track similar to path of destructive Floyd in 1999
By Emily Nipps, Times Staff Writer
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 04:14 PM
Hurricane Irene’s projected path bears an uncanny resemblance to 1999’s Hurricane Floyd, which passed by Florida before hitting North Carolina and skimming the Eastern seaboard.
That could mean serious trouble for those in Irene’s path.
Floyd was responsible for 57 deaths, $4.5 billion in damages and widespread flooding that kept entire communities underwater for weeks. Like Irene’s forecasted track, Floyd passed over the Bahamas and was originally predicted to hit Florida before shifting east.
New Jersey Reduces Damage from Hurricane Floyd
>The National Weather Service has issued hurricane warnings for New York City
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The National Weather Service has issued hurricane warnings for New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, southern Fairfield County in Connecticut, southern Westchester County and various shore counties in New Jersey. Hurricane and tropical storm watches also remain in effect for other counties in the tri-state area.
>Stuck on Stupid: NJ is believed to have no natural gas reserves worth exploring
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Stuck on Stupid: NJ is believed to have no natural gas reserves worth exploring
Gov. Christie vetoes fracking ban, calls for one-year moratorium instead
Gov. Christie vetoes fracking ban, calls for one-year moratorium instead
Gov. Christie sought to stake out some middle ground Thursday, signing a conditional veto of a bill that would have banned the natural gas extraction process called hydraulic fracturing in New Jersey.
Instead, he wants the Legislature to enact a one-year moratorium.
While the action may seem largely symbolic in a state believed to have no natural gas reserves worth exploring – for now – environmental and industry groups said Christie was sending a strong message, though its meaning depended on the observer’s perspective.
His action, some critics said, signals that the state is unlikely to push for strong regulations as one of the five members of the Delaware River Basin Commission, which oversees the watershed supplying much of the Philadelphia region’s drinking water. The commission has a moratorium on natural gas exploration. That would change after new rules are passed, which could happen next month. (Bauers, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
