A certain group put this out all over social media as an anti-TRUMP rally. Yep, They were trying to stir people up and it went all over the internet. Good the police were there. All it takes is one idiot who heard about the anti-Trump rally and decided to slam into the crowd. Do you honestly think we are insulated from the violence that the nation has been experiencing? I am glad the police were there and that they took our safety seriously. This was a vigil, yes, a hate-has-ho-home-here vigil. But some were promoting it as an anti-Trump rally.
Ridgewood NJ, yesterday we reported the Village was having continued issues with computer trouble , the Mayor led off an email with “Apologies for this very late notice (computer issue) regarding tonight’s Village Council Special Public Meeting. The meeting is regarding the Ridgewood Water lawsuit and the hiring of professional services for a rate study in compliance with the recent court decision of by Judge Friscia dated July 20, 2017. This is the only agenda item. Feel free to email questions or comments.”
We interpreted this to mean Village Hall IT issues but further research into the issue and a quick call to the Mayor and we realized we were off base . The Mayor’s computer crashed , no issues with Village IT , meeting notices went out on schedule and the mayors email was merely a courtesy reminder , which is a nice professional touch .
Its nice to have a Mayor that goes out of her way to remind residents of public meetings and the Ridgewood blog in no way wants to cast dispersion on her effort at transparency.
Tax hikes for millionaires, hedge fund managers, large corporations and pot smokers anchor Democrat’s plan.
Phil Murphy’s proposed tax increases would raise roughly $1.3 billion a year, his spokesman told Observer on Thursday, releasing for the first time a cost estimate of the Democratic gubernatorial nominee’s plans to pay for a multitude of campaign promises.
A separate $80 million to $100 million would be generated through savings from reining in out-of-network health care costs for public workers covered by state plans, the spokesman said, for a total annual gain of $1.4 billion in revenue.
Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police responded to a four (4) vehicle, chain reaction collision on Route 208 northbound near Harristown Road on Thursday afternoon, 08/17. One (1) person was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non life threatening arm and leg injuries. All four (4) vehicles sustained damage that required their respective removal from the scene by flatbed tow trucks. Fair Lawn Police assisted with traffic control.
Apologies for this very late notice (computer issue) regarding tonight’s Village Council Special Public Meeting. The meeting is regarding the Ridgewood Water lawsuit and the hiring of professional services for a rate study in compliance with the recent court decision of by Judge Friscia dated July 20, 2017. This is the only agenda item. Feel free to email questions or comments.
Best regards,
Susan
VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 17, 2017 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order – Mayor
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
4. Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person
– 40 minutes in total)
5. RESOLUTIONS
17-247 Award Professional Services Contract – Rate Analysis
Study for Ridgewood Water Lawsuit (NTE $52,000)
MOVE: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE:
6. Adjournment
**** Ridgewood Water lawsuit: The Village Council, as the Governing Body of the Ridgewood Water Utility, is complying with the Court Order to conduct an independent rate study in conformity with the Court’s opinion and Order dated July 20, 2017, Superior Court, Judge Friscia.
Ridgewood NJ,Members of the Bergen County Rapid Deployment Team fanned out Thursday to bus and train stations across the county on a “See something, say something” campaign.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Fire personnel investigated an incident believed to have involved a significant spill of hazardous materials onto a property used for the storage of heavy construction equipment and shipping containers on Thursday evening, 08/17. A uniformed Ridgewood PD officer on routine patrol observed an unusual accumulation of liquid at the Chestnut Street, Ridgewood storage site and requested FD units to investigate further. The Bergen County HazMat Unit was summoned to assist in substance identification and to recommend a clean up process.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood News edition of Friday, August 18th will carry the attached legal notice, which indicates that Fish Urban Dining’s liquor license is being transferred to a new establishment, Oak Street Liquors, LLC.
Our June 7, 2017 Headline Story was then indeed accurate then; Fish Urban Dining is gonzo. The “closed for kitchen renovations” sign previously posted on their front door was just propaganda. Figures. They must think that we’re all a bunch of idiots. Nice try John.
Ridgewood NJ, at the “Anti Hatred/Anti Violence” candlelight vigil the Ridgewood Police reported “No” incidents during the peaceful assembly of several hundred local residents. Again not really sure one would have reasonably expected any.
In addition to Chief Luthcke, Ridgewood Tax payers paid at least five (5) other Ridgewood Police members were observed in active service during the event.
Interesting to note one the participants “Anti Hatred/Anti Violence” candlelight vigil was the People’s Organization for Progress or POP for short. A group looking to have cop killer Joanne Chesimard removed from the Most Wanted Terrorists List. Know we know why the police presence .
The People’s Organization for Progress (POP) is an independent, grassroots, community based, politically progressive (communist) association of citizens working for racial, social and economic justice and greater unity in the community.
The main purpose of POP is to work for the immediate improvement of conditions in our community and the fundamental transformation off this country towards a more just society…..hummm through Communism , didnt learn anything from North Korea or Venezuela I guess.
from their website :
The People’s Organization For Progress (POP) is calling a MARCH FOR REPARATIONS: A march to demand Reparations for African Americans from the United States government for the enslavement of our African ancestors. The march is scheduled to take place a year from now on Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12 noon in Newark, New Jersey.
On July 6th, the People’s Organization for Progress participated in a press conference and rally in support of beleaguered Essex County College professor Lisa Durden, who was recently suspended and then terminated for a recent appearance on Fox Five in a debate segment on The Black Lives Matter Movement.
The People’s Organization For Progress (POP) calls upon the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to remove Assata Shakur (Joanne Chesimard) from its Most Wanted Terrorists List. She does not belong on the list because Ms. Shakur was never charged nor convicted of an act of domestic or international terrorism.
Is the mayor or the police supporting this ? Are residents supporting this ?
Succasunna NJ, Heather Darling ,Morris County GOP Freeholder candidate responded to the attempt to purge and cleanse American history thru the destruction of public monuments.
“The notion that by removing statues and monuments, we can somehow erase the past that brought us to this day is reminiscent of Orwell’s 1984. As I recall, the ideas set forth in that book seemed horrific to me when I read it years ago and they sit no better with me today. In a society where some seek individuality so strongly, it seems to be such a contrary notion that they would then gather, as individuals, to completely sanitize any record of individuality in favor of socialism.
“And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed – if all records told the same tale – then the lie passed into history and became truth. “Who controls the past,” ran the Party slogan, “controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.” And yet the past, though of its nature alterable, never had been altered. Whatever was true now was true from everlasting to everlasting. It was quite simple. All that was needed was an unending series of victories over your own memory. “Reality control,” they called it: in Newspeak, “doublethink”.”
-George Orwell 1984, Chapter 3, Paragraph 18
The United States is comprised of diverse people with individual histories from nations with histories. Those coming to our country for freedom neither seek to, nor should they, erase their history. By the same token, the history of the people in this country should not be erased.
This is not to say that I support what has occurred in any of our histories, as touring prison camps and museums in Europe was difficult for me for what my ancestors suffered there. However, that is part of my history. My ancestors rose up and overcame the oppression just as slavery was overcome in this country. Memorials, statues, buildings and sacred grounds are better seen as places we may go to pay tribute to those who suffered in order to teach us the lessons needed to bring us to the place we are today and serve as reminders of what we can never allow again. “
A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Rob Clifton, R-Monmouth, would force NJ Transit to offer a free replacement ticket to a rail rider if their train is more than an hour late.
Clifton points out that a similar idea was offered for awhile by SEPTA in Pennsylvania before it was discontinued.
“We heard from the customers and the commuters about the issues. You guys (New Jersey 101.5) reported, actually, back in April, about customer service issues, customer complaints and the delays. There was a hearing back in April before your story, where folks got up and addressed their complaints.”
Clifton says this refund idea is all about improving the customer experience for NJ Transit rail riders. The independently run NJ Transit reports that 13 percent of their trains in June were late.
Paramus NJ, Friday offers a chance to donate blood and pick up some New York Mets Tickets .All you have to do is donate blood at The Outlets at Bergen Town Center on Friday, August 18th between 10am – 8pm.
The blood drive will be held inside the mall on the lower level near Nordstrom Rack. Every donor will receive an electronic voucher to redeem TWO free New York Mets tickets at Citifield along with a $10 off Whole Foods Market coupon. To make an appointment, please visitwww.tinyurl.com/bergentowncenterblooddrives or call 1-800-933-BLOOD. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring photo ID. For more information, please email [email protected]
Friday August 18th from 10 AM – 8 PM
The Outlets at Bergen Town Center
140 Bergen Town Ctr, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
August 17, 2017
by
Alesha Hernandez
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Ridgewood NJ, On Monday, August 21, 2017, sky-gazers across the country will watch the solar eclipse. If you’re planning to watch, you’ll need to use eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers. Be sure to get the kind that actually protects your eyes.
Start by making sure that the glasses or viewers you’re considering have the manufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere on the product, and are certified as safe. The certification means the glasses and solar viewers have met an international safety standard and are safe for your eyes. Only consider products marked with ISO 12312-2, which means that the product has met the international safety standard. Check out this list from the American Astronomical Society of brands that meet the international safety standard.
What else do you need to know to watch the eclipse safely?
Be sure your glasses or viewers are new: glasses that are more than 3 years old, or are wrinkled or scratched, won’t protect your eyes.
Read – and follow – the instructions carefully. Don’t use homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses.
Never look directly at the sun without eclipse glasses or solar viewers that are certified as safe. (Again, look for ISO 12312-2 to be printed on the product.) It can lead to serious injury.
Don’t look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device – even using your eclipse glasses or viewer. Those optical devices concentrate the solar rays, will damage your eclipse glasses or viewer, and seriously injure your eyes.
This rare event will be exciting – and even better when you view the eclipse safely. Check out NASA’s Eclipse 101 for even more on the eclipse.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke personally supervised all uniformed and plainclothes officers who were assigned to provide security at an “Anti Hatred/Anti Violence” candlelight vigil held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 14 Hope Street, Ridgewood on Wednesday evening, 08/16.
The candlelight vigil was held on the lawn of Emmanuel Baptist Church and started at 7:30 p.m . It was an opportunity to reach out to your friends and neighbors .
Attendees held candles and listened intently as leaders representing many faiths spoke up and offered prayers of peace .Among the speakers were , Rev. Nolan Palsma of the Upper Ridgewood Community Church,and Pastor Joanne Van Sant, of Friends to Friends Community Church. Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen also spoke.
The Ridgewood Police reported “No” incidents during the peaceful assembly of several hundred local residents. Not really sure one would have reasonably expected any. In addition to Chief Luthcke, at least five (5) other Ridgewood Police members were observed in active service during the event.
Nicholas Katzban, Staff Writer, @NicholasKatzbanPublished 11:22 p.m. ET Aug. 16, 2017
RIDGEWOOD — The president of Bergen County’s United Way this week offered details on special-needs housing that could be coming to downtown Ridgewood.
Thomas Toronto testified before the Planning Board on Tuesday about an agreement his organization has brokered to include special-needs housing as part of an expansive market-rate redevelopment proposal at the former Sealfons site.
