Hackensack University Medical Center Begins $92M Renovation of Former Hospital
Written by Sabrina Rodak | April 20, 2012
Hackensack Medical Center and Plano, Texas-based LHP Hospital Group have begun a $92 million renovation of the former Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, N.J., according to a Record report.
HackensackUMC and LHP Hospital Group plan to reopen the 128-bed acute-care hospital as HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley in mid-2013.
Lightning warning goes online for Ridgewood
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
BY EVONNE COUTROS
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — A long-awaited lightning detection system is up and running at two of six large sports fields in the village.
The system is designed to warn of lightning strikes within a 20- and 10-mile radius and send email and text notifications of strikes in the area.
“It’s the same system used by the county,” said Brian R. Pullman, chief of emergency services for the village. “It’s reliable. Other towns use it. It’s got a successful history.”
The system — from Weather Decision Technologies — went live hours after a presentation by Pullman and the village’s emergency management director, Brad Mason, at Wednesday’s public council meeting.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/148362065_Lightning_warning_goes_online.html
Ridgewood author’s first novel is a study in luck
Friday, April 20, 2012
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
CORRESPONDENT
The Ridgewood News
With the recent national spotlight on the lottery, it is easy to view luck from a purely monetary state of mind. But as local author Lilian Duval would likely tell you, there is far more to chance and fate than a large sum of cash.Experiences with chance have not only shaped the Ridgewood resident’s outlook on life, but also determined the direction of her first novel, the recently published “You Never Know,” which follows several decades in the life of “an accidental lottery winner,” as Duval refers to her central character, Tobias.
“It’s really a study in luck,” Duval said, summarizing the philosophy behind her novel. “Even the most determined person who doesn’t believe in fate is bound to be affected by events out of his of her control.”
Photo by Boyd Loving
Officials identify Waldwick man struck by NJ Transit train in Ridgewood
Published: Friday, April 20, 2012, 4:35 PM Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 5:15 PM
BERGEN COUNTY — Officials said that a Waldwick man was struck and killed while walking on the tracks near the the Ridgewood train station Thursday evening.
NJ Transit spokesman John R. Durso, Jr. said Friday that the victim had been identified as Mark E. Magolia.
Nina Powers Ridgewood resident sentenced for drugging Alzheimer’s patient
Apr 21, 2012 12:22 PM EDT
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) – A live-in home health care worker who drugged an Alzheimer’s patient with sleeping pills to make caring for her easier has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Nina Powers also must serve five years probation under the sentence imposed Friday. And the 59-year-old Ridgewood resident cannot work as a home health aide for anyone who is under 18 or mentally impaired.
https://www.njherald.com/story/17648912/aide-sentenced-for-drugging-alzheimers-patient
Passaic County probes execs’ overtime, totaling more than 210k
SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2012, 1:30 PM
BY ZACH PATBERG
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
Two of the top executives at Passaic County’s One Stop Career Center received more than $210,000 in unauthorized overtime, according to state records.
The discovery has triggered an investigation by the county prosecutor and demands by the state for reimbursement — money that might have to come from county taxpayers, state and county officials said.
“It concerned me enough to have some real legal questions,” said Bruce James, a county freeholder who is also a board trustee for the corporation created by the county to run the center.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/148362155_County_probes_execs__overtime.html
RIDGEWOOD EARTH DAY FAIR – SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
The Ridgewood High School Students for Environmental Action (SEA) and Ridgewood’s Environmental Advisory Committee (REAC) are celebrating Earth Day by sponsoring the Earth Day Fair – “Trees in the Village”, Saturday, April 21 from 10AM to 2PM in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
Come and bring your family – Green Market vendors, Activities for Children, Exhibits of Student Awards for student environmental art projects; Music and Food for All!
flyer: https://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/manager/2012Earthdayfair.pdf
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New system in Ridgewood to issue lightning warnings
THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2012, 3:16 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
A new lightning detection system will be installed and rolled out at several locations in Ridgewood as part of a collaborative safety effort between the Village Council and Board of Education.
The governing body on Wednesday said the benefits of mounting and using the new system outweigh any negatives, and equipment already in the village’s possession will be installed. The project to outfit the village’s fields with safety equipment and signage will take place in several steps, with the first phase already under way.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/148143625_New_system_in_Ridgewood_to_issue_lightning_warnings.html
Aronsohn taking Democratic Party money!!!
Ridgewood prides itself on its non-partisanship but it’s come to our attention that Paul Aronsohn just doesn’t get it. He’s taken almost $4000 from Democratic sources including: Democratic Senator Dick Codey (his buddy McGreevy’s successor), loud mouthed Democratic Senator Barbara Buono, and local Democratic funder Nick Tsapatsaris.
No other candidate, thus far, has posted a dime from outside sources in this election. Aronsohn is up to $8,000.
Tsk, tsk Mr. Aronsohn. We don’t like it, don’t want it and won’t vote for it!
Source: NJ Election Commission
https://www.elec.state.nj.us/
New Jersey mass transit moves more passengers
Hearing on tolls reveals Lautenberg got free ride
Lautenberg blasts Port Authority over toll hikes
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Details for image : Individuals in photo are left (with reflective vest on): Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward, right: Robert G. Lahita, MD, Medical Director of Ridgewood Emergency Services who pronounced the victim dead.
BREAKING: Person Killed By NJ Transit Train, Ridgewood Station
04/19/2012
by Boyd A. Loving
10:15 PM
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Shortly after 8:45 PM on Thursday, April 19th, Ridgewood PD received a telephone report from NJ Transit Operations of a person who was struck by a Port Jervis Bound train at the Ridgewood train station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Responding were Ridgewood PD, Ridgewood Emergency Services, NJ Transit PD, Glen Rock PD and Bergen County PD.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Photo By Boyd Loving
RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS : HOHOKUS BROOK BRIDGE UPDATE
Repairs to the HoHoKus brook bridge will begin on Monday, April 23, 2012. The objective of these repairs is to permanently stabilize the bridge and allow it to remain open for pedestrian traffic and limited vehicular traffic (not to exceed 4,000 pounds).
The time line to complete all work is from April 23 through April 30. Although repair methods have not been finalized, it is very possible a crane will be on site to lift the bridge off the supports to facilitate repairs. During the repair time line, the bridge will be closed to all traffic.
