Ridgewood NJ, Perhaps some residents Leaving the village hall Couldn’t help but notice the mayors car had some pretty distinctive campaign information strategically placed in the rear window.
Please take these events serious only a few votes in 2012 launched the Village into this disastrous mess.
2012 Ridgewood Election Results
Albert J. Pucciarelli – 2078
Keith Killion – 1711
Rissell R Forenza – 817
Paul Aronsohn – 2479
Mary Jane Shinozuka – 1484
Gwenn H Hauck – 1727
Final voting registration for the May 10th Municipal Election is April 19th. To register to vote, individuals may register in the Village Clerk’s office from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or in the Ridgewood Library Lobby on April 19th from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Ridgewood NJ, Due to equipment failure yesterday, we are running about 1 day behind on our collection schedule. Please place your yard waste at the curb on your scheduled day. We will pick it up but we may be a bit delayed as we work to get back on our normal schedule.
NOTICE: PSE&G ELECTRIC UPGRADE IN RIDGEWOOD CBD – APRIL 14
April 14,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G has notified the Village that they will begin the electric upgrade project this week – starting at Highwood and South Broad, working their way northward. This is to alert you to potential traffic issues.
Multiple Schools in Bergen And Passaic Counties Receive Bomb Threats on Wednesday Morning
April 14,2016
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Fairlawn NJ, Bomb threats were telephoned into several schools in Bergen and Passaic Counties on Wednesday morning, 04/13, including Fair Lawn High School, which was not in session, and Hawthorne High School, where students were evacuated to a nearby athletic field. Local and county law enforcement personnel responded to both of the aforementioned incidents.
The Bergen Record reported at least 21 North Jersey schools receive bomb threats.
Local business groups are organizing to fight a ballot question this fall to allow two new casinos in northern New Jersey. Michael Miller, Press of Atlantic City, Read more
As a proposal to regulate Uber and other car-hailing services moves closer to becoming reality in Newark, the company says it is prepared to take its cars and go home. Dan Ivers, NJ.com, Read more
Four Republican candidates seeking election to public office in Bergen County are scheduled to attend a hearing today on a challenge to their nominating petitions brought by the county party chairman. Todd South, The Record, Read more
With a record number of New Jersey residents holding jobs, Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday announced the state will be able to offer $200 million in tax relief to businesses by cutting their contributions to unemployment insurance. Claude Brodesser-Akner, NJ.com, Read more
Hello Im helping promote a fundraiser i believe in. Organizer was kind to start this and will not take a dime from it. All will go to ASPCA to save animals and Food Bank for NYC to feed the hungry. 28 more days left. When its over and the money is sent to both charities I will be posting the proof showing the money was received by these 2 charities. Lets reach our goal 6 donation already hopefully we can make it to more. Any questions you can always contact the organizer also. Thank you.
Organized by: shamanie maharaj
Buy a tshirt to help feed the hungry and save an animal.
For every tshirt bought the money will help feed someone and save an animal. The money will go directly to the ASPCA and the Food Bank for NYC
All funds raised will go to shamanie maharaj, the organizer for ASPCA and Food Bank for NYC.
New Jersey Transit’s director defended the use of audio surveillance systems on some of its trains Tuesday, as some questioned the monitoring’s legal and ethical underpinnings. Associated Press, Read more
Ridgewood EMS transported one adult female victim to The Valley Hospital following a rear end crash
April 13,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood EMS transported one (1) adult female victim to The Valley Hospital following a rear end crash in front of 66 South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday, 04/12. Ridgewood PD & FD also responded to the incident. A passing BLS unit from The Valley Hospital assisted at the scene.
Over a year ago we embarked upon a multifaceted effort to revitalize and improve the operations and customer service of the Building Department. This effort was based on making significant changes with respect to people/organizational structure, process and technology.
We successfully implemented a new technology platform last year called Spatial Data Logic, and now I am delighted to tell you that we have rolled out a new capability for our residents to use called the Citizen Permit and Inspection Portal. The Portal allows residents, from their homes or offices or anywhere, to schedule an inspection, look up property information, view the status of a permit and more. Residents will need to register and create a user profile to be able to be a part of this new technology. I would encourage you to try it out and provide us with your feedback.
If you have dealt with the Building Department in the last several months, I hope you have noted improvement. The new technology coupled with staffing reassignments has resulted in a significant streamlining of overall operations and more effective delivery of services. Based on resident and contractor input, we are now open for business earlier (8 A.M.). We have also implemented a one page permit application counter form thereby streamlining this process and making it more customer–friendly. The new Building Department Director Thomas Yotka also has held open forums with the public and will continue to do so.
This is not in any way to suggest that we do not have more improvements to make……and for this, as you know, we rely on your input.
In the future the new Citizens Portal will be expanded to other services. More to come on this!
Best,
Roberta Sonenfeld
Village Manager
201-670-5500, ext. 203
On behalf of the members of the Ridgewood Fire Department, I am pleased to present you with the 2015 Annual Report. This report provides a summary of the department’s activities from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. In this report, you will learn about the personnel, facilities, equipment, and programs that serve you and our residents. You will also learn how we deliver this vital service through Fire Prevention, Public Education, and Emergency Response.
You will see how the firefighters are continually focused on improvements, implementing best practices, and developing performance enhancements in all areas of our department. The Fire Department is a proactive organization staffed with 40 professional firefighters, dedicated to the delivery of service to the citizens and visitors of Ridgewood. In 2015, there were four firefighters hired to replace firefighters that retired in 2014. Also Firefighter Tim Bombace returned from the NJ National Guard after a year of active duty in the Middle East. Lt.
Harvey Weber and I applied for and received a grant from the Assistance to Firefighter grant program administered by FEMA. The Fire Department was awarded a grant in the amount of $41,570.00 to create a Firefighter Wellness and Fitness Program. The grant will be used to create a program that will ensure that Ridgewood Firefighters are physically able to meet the extreme physical demands, potential deadly exposures and inherent hazards involved in firefighting.
The Ridgewood Fire Department, through its highly trained and dedicated employees, strives to deliver the highest quality fire protection and emergency medical services in the most cost effective manner with the utmost regard for the safety of its citizens, visitors and employees. We strive to make our partnership with the Village of Ridgewood stronger and will never take for granted the support we receive from our community.
On behalf of all the Firefighters and Administrative Staff of the Ridgewood Fire Department, I would like to thank you, the Village Council, and the residents of Ridgewood for their continued support. I want to also thank all the different departments in town for the prompt and professional assistance given to this department. Without their support we would not be able to carry out our mission.
FORMAT AND QUESTIONS FOR THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CANDIDATES NIGHT,
WEDNESDAY,APRIL 20 7:30-9:30 PM AT VILLAGE HALL COURT ROOM
SPONSORED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF RIDGEWOOD
April 12,2016
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Ridgewood NJ,the Ridgewood blog has procured information on the League of Women Voters Village of Ridgewood Candidates night on April 20th at the Village Hall.
Please take these events serious only a few votes in 2012 launched the Village into this disastrous mess.
2012 Ridgewood Election Results Albert J. Pucciarelli – 2078
Keith Killion – 1711
Rissell R Forenza – 817
Paul Aronsohn – 2479
Mary Jane Shinozuka – 1484
Gwenn H Hauck – 1727
Final voting registration for the May 10th Municipal Election is April 19th. To register to vote, individuals may register in the Village Clerk’s office from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or in the Ridgewood Library Lobby on April 19th from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Please get informed and vote responsible as many have now learned the consequences can be dire to yourself and your family.
The Women Voters Village of Ridgewood Candidates night format for the evening will include welcome from the president, flag salute, and an introduction of our esteemed moderator and the candidates. The moderator will then take over.
Opening statements 11/2minutes each
Questions # 1 2 3 1 1/2 minutes each question
Cross talk on each question 5 minutes in total each question
Questions from the public 40 minutes
Closing statements 1/1/2 minutes each
1. During the recent budget proceedings, Ridgewood Water outlined a six year, approximately 40 million dollar capital plan to
update the facility which serves not only Ridgewood but also Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff. Should the town invest the money
to update the facility or should we consider selling the utility and why?
2. We are looking at potential new development in Ridgewood , in the downtown area and the Central Business District (garage and
multi family housing at several locations). What measures would you propose to minimize disruption to traffic flow, local businesses and home owners and to ensure pedestrian safety?
3. Regarding the Town Garage location on Franklin Avenue and the adjacent municipal lots, the Department of Environmental Protection has cited these properties for remediation due to underground fuel tanks that are leaking diesel and hydraulic fuel into
the surrounding ground water. There has been talk of charging the cleanup to a potential developer or acquiring the garage site by
eminent domain and doing it ourselves. How do we address this problem in the most expedient manner so that no further
contamination occurs and serves the best interest of the village?
Ridgewood NJ, Village council candidate Ramon Hache responds to Ridgewood blog reports yesterday that the Village’s Streets and Parks Departments were ordered to remove any campaign signs, specifically those belonging to Ramon Hache, found erected on Village owned properties.
“I am very troubled by the decision of the Village to take down my campaign signs. It is my understanding that, as of last November, there is no ordinance that prohibits them from being on village-owned properties. Although I didn’t personally place the signs at the locations in question, I understood that my supporters were not violating any local ordinances. It is very discouraging as a candidate, but especially as a resident, that a double standard has been applied when it comes to my signage. I guess my candidacy, unlike the “Vote Yes For Parking” initiative, is not in line with the Council’s agenda.”
