Month: October 2012

Ridgewood Art Institute Presents

September 24th–October 31st, 2012
Instructors’ Exhibition
This show features the artwork of the Ridgewood Art Institute instructors.

Receiving: Monday-Friday, -September 10-14th
Hanging: Monday-Friday, September 17-22nd
Pick-up: Thursday-Friday, November 1-2nd

Selected Artwork from the 2012 Show

November 18th–December 19th, 2012
Members’ Holiday Show
Members are invited to enter two original works to be exhibited in a festive holiday setting.

Reception: Sunday 1-4pm, Nov., 18th
Receiving: Monday-Friday, November 5-9th
Hanging: November 13-16th
Reception: Sunday, November 18th 1-4pm
Pick-up: Wednesday-Friday, January 2-4th 2013

Chairperson: Arthur Gilmore

All Ridgewood Institute Art Exhibits are held in our galleries on the main floor of our unique historic building located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ 07450, which is a 100-year old converted barn.

The public is always welcome to view our art exhibitions, and to attend our painting demonstrations and lectures. Our galleries host a full program of juried and invitational shows from the Institute’s membership, as well as shows for individual accomplished painters and other affiliated arts organizations such as the Community Arts Association and the New Jersey Watercolor Society.

This listing may be subject to change during the year. For more information, please call the Institute at (201) 652-9615.

All art exhibits are held in our galleries at the Institute, located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (directions.)

For more information, please call the Institute at (201) 652-9615.

The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, will hold an Open House for the 2012-2013

The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, will hold an Open House for the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday Oct 24 from 9:30-11:00 and 12:45-2:00. The school is located at 100 Dayton Street.

The Co-op offers classes for children from 1 ½ to 5 years old. Classes range from Mommy and Me
classes to four day per week classes for 4 year olds. Also offered are a number of extended day
programs as well as Discovery Fridays. The school offers both morning and afternoon classes.

The school’s seasoned teaching staff guides students toward social, emotional and physical well-being. Children learn and play in an environment ideally suited to their needs as developing individuals. The program encourages independence, self-discipline and a love for school.
Setting the school apart from other nursery schools, The Co-op is organized and run by parents.
This enables parents to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience. Music, physical education, field trips, indoor and outdoor play time and an in-house library are just a few of the experiences to which the children are exposed as supplements to the daily education plans.

For more information or to set up a private tour, please call the school at (201) 447-6232 or email
ridgewoodcoop@gmail.com .

file photo Boyd Loving

Ridgewood Water’s $1.1 million wish list

THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 2012, 3:55 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Ridgewood Water will purchase more than $800,000 worth of cold water meters and install them throughout its distribution area as part of the village department’s capital projects.

The governing body agreed to appropriate $815,000 to cover all costs of procuring and installing the meters. The price includes a $40,750 down payment.

file photo Boyd Loving

Ridgewood Water officials recently presented a wish list of other proposed capital projects and expenditures. The total bill associated with the projects, as presented by Ridgewood Water Director Frank Moritz, is approximately $1.1 million.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/173752721_Ridgewood_Water_s_wish_list_presented.html

NJ bank fees often hidden in paperwork, report says

New Jersey’s bank customers face checking account fees that are often buried in long, complicated disclosure statements, a nonprofit research group said Tuesday.

“We believe that any fee a consumer pays without their knowledge is too high,” said Cora Hume, project manager at Pew Charitable Trusts.

In an update of its June report, “Still Risky: An Update on the Safety and Transparency of Checking Accounts,” Pew Charitable Trusts is pushing for banks to adopt simpler disclosure documents.

Several national banks with offices in New Jersey, including Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Citibank, TD Bank and Wells Fargo, have already adopted Pew’s simplified disclosure document for checking accounts.  (Willis, Asbury Park Press)

https://www.app.com/article/20121009/NJBIZ/310090084/NJ-bank-fees-often-hidden-paperwork-report-says?nclick_check=1

With book lovers increasingly turning to e-readers, the Ridgewood library is keeping up by teaching patrons to use them.

North Jersey’s libraries catching the e-book wave

Thursday, October 11, 2012    Last updated: Thursday October 11, 2012, 10:54 AM
BY  LINH TAT
STAFF WRITER
The Record

Like many people, Emily Young used to find e-readers intimidating. “Generally, my kids take the lead on this stuff and I just fumble through,” she said as she arrived at an informal weekly class at the Ridgewood Library on how to use e-readers and tablets.

She brought along her husband’s Kindle, determined not to let digital technology get the best of her. “Like most adults, I’m always hesitant that I’m going to mess something up,” she said.

Whatever their age or comfort level with digital devices, everyone is welcomed at the Ridgewood Library’s e-reader tutorial, which tries to introduce people to the world of e-readers, tablets and digital books.

https://www.northjersey.com/ridgewood/173686881_How_We_Live_catching_the_e-book_wave_.html

Council Fails, revised leaf policy bagged
Thursday October 11, 2012, 3:37 PM
BY  DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

The Ridgewood Council has gone back to the drawing board, defeating previously introduced changes to the municipal leaf removal policy and presenting a new ordinance with fewer changes to the Village Code.

In a “less-is-more” move, council members agreed at Wednesday’s meeting that the former proposal to modify the leaf policy might have done more bad than good for the village and its residents. Mayor Paul Aronsohn said he and his council colleagues made their decision after considering the arguments presented to them last month and over the past two weeks.

“This might be a solution that’s in search of a problem. Maybe we’re already there,” Aronsohn said of the defeated ordinance.

While rejecting the original changes to the policy, the council also introduced a new ordinance during this week’s public meeting. The most noticeable differences in the new ordinance are regulations governing the placement of leaves.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/173751321_Ridgewood_s_revised_leaf_policy_is_bagged.html

PSE&G advises residents to test their heating systems

before chilly weather arrives

(August 13, 2012 – Newark, NJ) –– Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) is recommending that its gas heating customers test their heating systems now, before the chilly weather arrives.  If there’s a problem, PSE&G will come out to start the unit — at no charge — through September 9, 2012.

“Chilly weather will be here soon, and one of the best things our gas heating customers can do now is to check their system to ensure safe and efficient operation before the colder weather arrives,” said Joe Bassolino, PSE&G’s manager of business development. “By testing their heating systems early, customers will be prepared for the upcoming cold weather. In addition, PSE&G will be able to respond more quickly at this time of the season if there is a problem.”

PSE&G heating customers are advised to first inspect their gas-fired heating systems to ensure the units start and run properly.

How to check your heating system:
Verify that the area surrounding the unit is free of combustible items like boxes, paper, clothing, paint, etc.
Make sure that the flue pipe is connected and in good condition.
If you have a hot water boiler, verify that the indicator on the pressure gauge falls into the normal range (12-15 psi cold).
If you have a steam heating system, check the water level in the sight glass. If it is low, turn on the water supply valve to bring the water level up to the half-way mark. Turn off the valve.
For warm-air furnace systems, check and replace dirty air filters. Verify that the blower door is closed tight and correctly secured.
Verify that all controls, valves, and electrical switches are in the “On” position.
How to start up your heating system:
If the unit is equipped with a pilot, confirm that it’s lit.  If the pilot light is out, follow the instructions on the heating unit to relight it. Let the pilot light burn a few minutes before continuing.
Many heating units use a form of automatic ignition.  Review the starting instructions located on the unit before continuing.
Set each thermostat mode to “heat” (if equipped) and raise the setting five degrees above room temperature. The heating system should start within a minute or two.
Let the unit run a few minutes to ensure it’s operating normally and then return all controls to their previous settings.
If you’re having problems:
Need help lighting the pilot? PSE&G will perform this service free-of-charge through September 09, 2012.  PSE&G will charge $25 for this service from September 10 through October 31.
Not working properly? PSE&G customers can call 1-800-350-PSEG (7734) or go to www.pseg.com to register their account and schedule repair services online for assistance from our appliance service technicians.

The utility also is asking customers to keep their homes and yards safe, well lit, and free of clutter so that our workers can safely access the meters and their equipment. Customers are asked to:

Warn PSE&G workers of any hazardous conditions on your property, such as loose steps or railings.
Make sure the path leading to your meters is clear and properly lit – especially stairways.
Keep dogs and other pets secured away from our workers and service areas.
Keep the area around your furnace, meter and appliances free and clear of clutter. Trim bushes and shrubs in the vicinity of meters located outdoors.

Looking to Support only “Home Grown” Senate panel to consider bill banning ‘synthetic’ marijuana

The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will vote on a bill Thursday that calls for prohibiting the selling and possession of  “synthetic marijuana,” whose use has been surging in recent years throughout the country.

The bill, S1783, sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, (D-15), Lawrence, would add synthetic marijuana to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances.  (Hassan, State Street Wire)

https://www.politickernj.com/60302/senate-panel-consider-bill-banning-synthetic-marijuana

Village Council Meeting Schedule

10/16/12     7:30PM     Planning Board Public Meeting     
10/23/12     7:30PM     Board of Adjustment Public Meeting     
10/24/12     7:30PM     Village Council Public Work Session     
11/06/12     7:30PM     Planning Board Public Meeting     
11/07/12     7:30PM     Village Council Public Work Session     
11/13/12     7:30PM     Board of Adjustment Public Meeting     
11/20/12     7:30PM     Planning Board Public Meeting    

Valley Hospital: Message Regarding Meningitis Outbreak

As may know, the media has reported on an outbreak associated with a rare type of meningitis that may have been caused by contaminated steroid injections.

The drug under suspicion is methylprednisolone acetate, and health officials say that all patients were treated with compounded batches produced at the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Massachusetts.

The lot numbers mentioned in the news are for the compounded product and not for individual vials obtained directly from the manufacturer. Neither The Valley Hospital nor The Valley Institute for Pain use compounded steroid products, and neither The Valley Hospital nor The Valley Institute for Pain utilize the compounding Pharmacy mentioned above.

Please feel free to contact us at 201-634-5555 if you have any questions