Ho Ho Kus NJ, A downed electric power line that caught fire resulted in a manhole explosion and power outages near the busy intersection of Hollywood and Sheridan Avenues in Ho-Ho-Kus late Thursday morning, 03/08. Several homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. Evacuees were offered shelter in the Ho-Ho-Kus School. Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Fire Department personnel responded to the incident. No injuries were reported. PSE&G Gas Division technicians were observed checking for natural gas leaks in the neighborhood closest to the manhole explosion (which blew at least 1 manhole cover completely off).
TRANSIT ALERT UPDATE: NJT trains are subject to up to 60-minute delays following a pedestrian strike earlier this morning in #Secaucus. Amtrak says a train carrying 135 passengers from New York City to Savannah, Georgia hit a trespasser shortly after 6 a.m. The tracks between Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station have partially reopened but police are still on the scene investigating. Midtown trains are being diverted to Hoboken. Cross-honoring is in effect for NJ Transit buses and #PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd street in Manhattan.
March 9,2018
rthe staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services will all operate on a regular weekday schedule for Friday, March 9, 2018. Rail, bus, and light rail crews, along with the New Jersey Transit Police Department, worked continuously to prepare for, and recover from, the devastating effects of this powerful storm that caused significant impacts across our entire transportation network.
For the latest travel information, customers should visit njtransit.com, access NJ TRANSIT’s Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT or listen to broadcast traffic reports. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories to your smartphone. Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555.
Due to the freeze/thaw cycle, customers are advised to use extreme caution around bus stops, station and facilities as slippery conditions may exist. Customers should also build extra travel time into their schedules as residual delays and some cancellations may occur from the residual effects of the storm.
NJ TRANSIT crews removed well over 100 trees and branches which blocked rail tracks across the state in order to restore service. To get to the affected areas, crews had to walk in significant amounts of snow, up to 20 inches in some cases, to remove these trees and branches.
Ridgewood NJ, Wires installed on utility poles carry electricity. And when wires are down, they are dangerous—electricity can still flow through them.
Never assume that a downed or low hanging power line is not energized, as it still could be “live.”
TO REPORT A DOWNED WIRE: Call 1-800-436-PSEG and tell PSE&G the nearest cross street or the number of a nearby pole that has not been damaged and is away from any downed wires. The pole number can be found on the metal tag attached to the pole.
Never go near or touch an electrical wire. Never go near or touch anything or anyone that has come in contact with an electrical wire.
Stay at least 300 feet away from all downed wires–and keep others from going near them as well. Call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734 or the Ridgewood Police Department 201-652-3900
Ridgewood NJ, Hooray: The Ridgewood Public Schools will be open at the regular time on Friday, March 9. Please be very careful when driving or walking around the Village.
Franklin Lakes NJ, a downed live wire ignites car leaving a man dead after authorities say he drove his car around a barricade and onto live wires .The vehicle erupted in flames on Summit Avenue and Route 208 in Franklin Lakes just before 9 a.m.
Responding officers arrived finding a vehicle fully engulfed, with a live power line lying in the roadway near the vehicle.The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been positively identified.
The fire totally gutted the vehicle.The investigation is ongoing. Downed power lines remain a major problem in the wake of the region’s second nor’easter in a week.
Glen Rock NJ, we have had many reports of downed wires today including a death in Franklin Lakes . Just received this message from Glen Rock Police . Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything that it might be in contact with. Cones & police line tape has been deployed, it is impossible for officers to remain at these locations.
Heavy, wet snow brought down large trees, branches and wires at numerous locations in town. Electric service crews worked through the night and will continue to work as safely and as quickly as possible. The restoration process will likely take several days given the damage from falling trees that will need to be cleared.
photos courtesy of NJ State Police
March 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, New Jersey State Police update storm totals . It was a busy day yesterday, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Roads are still being cleared, and many schools are closed or have delays.
Yesterday, New Jersey State Police responded to 530 motor vehicle crashes and 1,017 motorist aids in #NJSP patrolled areas. Motor Vehical aids can be anything from mechanical breakdowns, spin outs, and flat tires.
by John Paquin first posted in Vintage Ridgewood Facebook Group
Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood’s first street sign?! And Zabriskie- Schedler’s too of course! I love this for how it takes you back to the past, and show’s just how the church and it’s neighborhood, including Zabriskie- Schedler, really were such an important landmark, crossroad, and part of Ridgewood’s history. Recall the earlier drawing showing how W Saddle River connected with the other roads at the church? This is that spot, and that is actually the end of W Saddle River in the lower RH corner. This is a detail from a postcard of the church taken I believe some time in the 1870’s (Peggy Norris would know for sure!). You can see the crossroads sign (on a log!) pointing to Suffern to the north (via East Glen), Hackensack to the South (via Paramus rd). And of course, below, and illegible, is the sign leading to Zabriskie- Schedler, less than 200 hundred yards or a 2-minute walk over your shoulder and back down that road. The house would be about 50 years old, ands the tree already 100, at the time of this photo. Here’s the coolest thing: the 7.5 acres of Zabriskie- Schedler are virtually untouched since the time of this photo. If you want to take a stroll back to this time, take a stroll at Zabriskie- Schedler.
0180309 – Village Council Special Public Budget Meeting
AGENDA
VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING
MARCH 9, 2018
5:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act
MAYOR: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
5. Public Comments (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person, 40 minutes in total)
6. Discussion Items
a. Review of Departmental Budgets and Capital Budgets
1. Finance
2. Tax
3. Parking Utility
4. Engineering
5. Traffic & Signal
6. Building Maintenance
7. Water Pollution Control Facility
8. Police Department
9. Fire Department
10. Deferred Charges
10. Statutory Expenses
11. Utilities
12. Shared Services
b. Wrap-up and Next Steps
7. Public Comments (Not to exceed 5 minutes per person)
8. Adjournment
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services had a full compliment of volunteers on duty operating during yesterdays noreaster. It was a very busy day.
To give you an idea of how hard these guys work on February 18th in a little reported incident while the Ridgewood Emergency Services EMT’s are inside the home accessing and providing aid to the patient, Special Operation Members are outside doing their thing to ensure quick and safe exit for the patient and EMT’s to the Ambulance. It was truly a great team effort.
Trenton NJ, In order to allow ample time for roadways, parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared and made safe for travel, the State of New Jersey has authorized a delayed opening two hours from normal start times for all non-essential state employees on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
Current road conditions are available at the New Jersey Department of Transportation website at www.511nj.org
New Jersey State Police will be out on patrol if you need us.
Remember…driving at speeds too fast for the road conditions is often a contributing factor in snow-related crashes and spinouts. Take it slow and leave extra room between yourself and the vehicle in front of you should you have to brake unexpectedly.
Steer clear of downed power lines. Always assume they are live and dangerous!!!
Be sure to follow us on social media and check the weather in your area for updates and to plan ahead! For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/.
For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NY https://www.weather.gov/okx/.
Pets are family too! Include them in your emergency plans. Bring them indoors! If you’re cold, they are cold! Visit animalemergency.nj.gov to find out more!
If you, a family member or a neighbor have special needs, be sure to visit Register Ready, New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disaster Planning, to get started on making your emergency plan NOW. Visit www.registerready.nj.gov or call NJ 2-1-1 for assistance.
Ridgewood NJ, As road conditions improve following yesterday’s storm, NJ TRANSIT anticipates resuming bus service statewide for Thursday, March 8 beginning at 4 a.m. Rail service on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Pascack Valley Line is expected to operate on regular weekday service.
However, Raritan Valley, Atlantic City, Main/Bergen County, Port Jervis and Morristown, Gladstone Branch and Montclair Boonton lines were heavily impacted by the storm. The storm’s heavy, wet snow toppled trees and blew overhead wires onto the rails, which has caused significant cleanup efforts. The severe conditions, particularly in along the Morris & Essex Lines in Morris County where snowfall accumulations were greatest, have rendered much of the rail infrastructure inaccessible. Crews will be working throughout the night to assess and restore service on these lines as quickly as possible. Service updates on these lines will be announced as they become available.
Customers are strongly advised to build in extra travel time and check the status of the system prior to making their trip by visiting njtransit.com or utilizing the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories to your smartphone.
Bus anticipates resuming regular service at 4 a.m. Thursday. Customers can expect delays and detours due to local road conditions.
Access Link will resume regular service in Region 3 (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and South Ocean) for Thursday at 7 a.m. Regions 2, 4, 5 and 6 will resume service at noon on Thursday.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Newark Light Rail and RiverLINE are all expected to operate on regular weekday schedules.
Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect: To give customers as many additional travel options as possible, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode including rail, light rail, bus, PATH and NY Waterway. For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their bus pass or ticket on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station. Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and Lindenwold may use the Atlantic City Rail Line instead at no additional charge.
For the latest travel information, customers should visit njtransit.com, access NJ TRANSIT’s Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT or listen to broadcast traffic reports. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories to your smartphone. Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555.
Travel Advice:
Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.
Build additional travel time into your trip to a station, terminal or bus stop.
Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoor surface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains.
Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.
If you park, ensure your car is stocked with a snow brush and ice scraper so you can clear your car upon returning to the lot.
Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Knudsen with Jessica Formoso FOX 5 News. OEM expecting 15″ – Mayor Knudsen says , “be safe Ridgewood & check in on elderly neighbors “.
BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE:
March 9, 2018 – 5:30pm to 10:00pm
March 16, 2018 – 5:30PM to 10:00pm
March 21st at 5:30pm – final budget overview & setting the tax rate
Tentative:
March 28, 2018 Budget Introduction
April 25, 2018 Budget Adoption
Anti-icing prep sprayed on the roads, plows out before the storm ends, All wheel drive, Advanced Compound Radial Winter Tires, Antilock brakes, Special “snow and sand” mode, 10 speed automatic transmissions, cylinder deactivation systems, collision avoidance systems, hill descent control and many, many other automotive babysitters…
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…and still I probably drove better in the snow in my youth with my V8 powered, rear wheel drive car on bias (non snow) tires than most drivers today with all the special aids and assists.
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It’s the northeast; its winter; it’s a snowstorm; it’s really not a big deal.
UPDATE Due to several power outages throughout the district and hazardous road conditions caused by the storm, all Ridgewood schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2018.
March 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Delayed School Opening – Thursday – March 8, 2018. Due to the hazardous road conditions from the winter storm, all Ridgewood Schools will operate under the delayed opening schedule, Thursday, March 8, 2018. Under the delayed opening schedule, the school day will begin two hours later than usual. School bus schedules will operate two hours later. Elementary school children who have not ordered lunch must bring a bag lunch to school as there will not be sufficient time for children to go home for lunch when there is a delayed opening. In the event that conditions change and we would require schools to be closed, you will receive another notification.
