Month: February 2013

NJ Transit workers take trip to Super Bowl on taxpayers’ dime
Thursday February 14, 2013, 10:41 PM
BY  KAREN RO– USE
STAFF WRITER
The Record

NJ Transit sent four employees to the Super Bowl in New Orleans — including a key rail official who was in charge of the Hoboken terminal when dozens of rail cars and locomotives, left to sit in low-lying yards, were damaged during superstorm Sandy — at a taxpayer cost of $14,505, expense reports show.

The bills, obtained by The Record through an Open Public Records Act request, include:

$7,800 for lodging from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2013;
$5,241 for airfare;
$423 in miscellaneous expenses.

The intent of the visit was to ground NJ Transit officials in procedures used to handle transportation and security at the Super Bowl, using New Orleans as an example. Sent to tour the city were Rich Andreski, chief of staff of rail operations; Joseph Meade III, superintendent of the Hoboken rail operations; NJ Transit Police Officer Patrick Clark and police official Robert Gatchell. Also in attendance was Penny Bassett Hackett, the high-ranking assistant executive director for communications and customer service, though officials said she visited New Orleans on her own.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_Transit_workers_take_trip_to_Super_Bowl_on_taxpayers_dime.html

Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital : February is Pet Dental Health Month!

February is Pet Dental Health Month! Show your pet how much you love them and bring them in for a FREE DENTAL SCREENING! Please see our note about dental health month. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free dental screening for your pet, please call our hospital at: 201-447-6000 and one of our Client Care Representatives will be happy to assist you.

Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is scheduling

**FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS**

during the months of February and March!!

**If your pet needs dentistry, fees are 20% off!**

The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced that February is Pet Dental Month.

The pain and illness that can be caused by periodontal disease is often indicated by bad breath, decreased appetite, or chewing on one side, but it can also go unnoticed.

Our doctors are offering free dental screenings to look for any signs of disease in your pets’ teeth and gums.  More than 80% of our pets show signs of gum disease by age three and periodontal disease has been linked to heart, kidney, and liver problems, with potentially fatal results.

If your pet shows signs of dental disease, your veterinarian will give you a medical care plan with recommendations and an estimate of fees.  This includes a 20% discount on the dentistry AND all fees associated with the dental procedure, including pre-anesthetic bloodwork, EKGs, x-rays, anesthesia, and post-dental medication.  We are able to offer this discount with the help of our vendors in support of Pet Dental Month.

An appointment can be scheduled at your convenience, and basic dental cleanings will be offered at a discounted rate when scheduled within February or March.

There is no cost to find out if your pet is experiencing the pain of dental disease, so why wait?

Call our office at 201-447-6000.

**Any additional procedures unrelated to dentistry are not discounted and will be offered at normal fees.  If your pet is unable to have dental work due to health issues discovered by pre-anesthetic panels, normal fees apply.

JAMBOREE DOES IT AGAIN

Ridgewood NJ,The figures are in: Jamboree raised $103k for scholarships, despite the need to cancel the Friday night performance due to the winter storm.

Jamboree 2014 is already started and welcome the 2014 producers,Dru Pierce, Marc Cantor and Pat Hensley.

If you are looking to volunteer contact rhsjamboree2013@gmail.com

Licensing fee for those owning “potentially dangerous” dogs raised to $700
Friday, February 15, 2013
BY  CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
The Record

RIDGEWOOD — The Village Council this week unanimously approved an ordinance increasing the licensing fee for those owning “potentially dangerous” dogs.

The ordinance — voted on during Wednesday night’s meeting — increases the fee for dogs deemed “potentially dangerous” by a Municipal Court to $700. The new law does not specify breeds.

Currently, the lowest annual fee for a dog license is $18, and it maxes out at $75 for a three-year license.

Before the matter went to a final vote, several animal advocates and professionals from around the area spoke in support of the formation of a new committee in Ridgewood, charged with promoting responsible pet ownership.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/191350881_Fee_for_some_dogs_set_at__700.html

Sen. Bob Menendez swearing in Mayor Aronsohn at Ridgewood REORG  by Boyd Loving

The Menendez Scandal: New Jersey Voters React
Embattled senator criticized by New Jersey pols, residents

New Jersey residents and local officials are uneasy about Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.), the scrutiny he is under for possible ethical and moral improprieties, and his affiliation with a controversial ophthalmologist and wealthy donor.

Many of the New Jersey officials and constituents interviewed by the Free Beacon said Menendez is not being truthful about the flights he took on a private jet of controversial donor Dr. Salomon Melgen. Others said he abused his power as a senator in trying to enforce a Dominican Republic port security contract that benefitted the same donor.

Menendez should resign if the accusations are true, some constituents also said.

https://freebeacon.com/the-menendez-scandal-new-jersey-voters-react/

RFQ for Preparation Services for RFP to Develop Village Property

The Village of Ridgewood seeks the services of a skilled, competent respondent that will assist the Village in the preparation of a Request for Proposals for the long term lease of Lot 12, Block 3706, a parcel owned by the Village of Ridgewood.

Click Here https://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/manager/2013RFQParkLot.pdf for the “Request for Qualifications for Preparation Services for a Request for Proposals for the Development of Village Property, Block 3703, Lot 12, East Ridgewood Avenue.

Songs for Playful Children by Kurt Gallagher

Children’s show at the Community Center The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to welcome innovative performer Kurt Gallagher on Tuesday, February 19th, 11 a.m. at the Anne Zusy Youth Center, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue (snow date is 2/21). Known to many as a most innovative performer, Kurt promises a creative and fun-spirited show to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. You won’t want to miss it! To learn more about Kurt, please visit his website at www.kurtgallagher.com.

Admission is $5.00, ages 2 and up. It is suggested tickets be purchased in advance, either online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person at the Recreation Office at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For additional information kindly contact the Recreation office at 201-670-5560.

Dragons and Dreams Presented by Sciencetellers

Dragons and Dreams” presented by Sciencetellers Children’s show at the Community Center The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to welcome Sciencetellers on Wednesday, February 20th, 11 a.m. at the Anne Zusy Youth Center, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue. “Dragons and Dreams” is a spectacular adventure to be enjoyed by ages 5 to 95. With castles, kings, an Ice Sorceress, the Horn of Fire, two villagers and a daring journey to save an entire kingdom, spectators are swept away to a world where dragons are real, dreams come true, and only the most daring of people will survive to tell the tale! Admission is $5.00, ages 2 and up.

It is suggested tickets be purchased in advance either online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person at the Recreation Office at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For additional information kindly contact the Recreation office at 201-670-5560.

Looking for love in all the right places in New Jersey
Tom De Poto/The Star-Ledger By Tom De Poto/The Star-Ledger
on February 14, 2013 at 6:47 AM, updated February 14, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Single? Looking for that special someone? Tired of the bar scene? Maybe you should move.

If you’re a guy, the best place to live in New Jersey is Somerset County, where women outnumber men 10 to nine. For gals, it’s definitely Sussex County, where there’s 13 men for every 10 women.

A study by Trulia found that among unmarried adults, 62 percent prefer to date someone who lives alone — not at home with their parents or with roommates. The real estate company compiled county-by-county data for The Star-Ledger to find out where those single men and women lived in New Jersey.

“Of course, we’re only talking about the quantity of men and women, not whether they’re your idea of a great date,” said Jed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist.

https://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2013/02/looking_for_love_in_all_the_ri.html

NJ Transit: More Sandy damage to equipment than originally thought
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Last updated: Wednesday February 13, 2013, 9:39 PM
BY KAREN RO– USE
STAFF WRITER
The Record

NJ Transit said Wednesday that more rail cars and locomotives — 342 — were damaged by superstorm Sandy than originally thought and that the cost of the storm to the agency has risen to $450 million.

Originally, 323 pieces of equipment were reported as damaged and the costs of the storm was thought to be $400 million.

But even as the agency revised upwards its damage and cost estimates, officials could not say where the equipment would be placed if a similar storm were to occur in the near future

https://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/NJ_Transit_Sandy_damage_estimate_up_to_450_million.html