Now if only the builders would stop threatening lawsuits every time they fear they won’t get their way…
Notice that John Saraceno took a full page ad in last Friday’s Ridgewood News essentially threatening to sue us if he doesn’t get his way. This is going to end up in court one way or another. What a failure of leadership by our Council majority. The only reason that they “did the right thing” was that they were getting shouted down by hundreds of people vowing to vote them out of office if they didn’t listen.
I thought that the full page threat from “The Enclave” was over the top.Coward who paid for it did not ise his name. Threat came from a yet-to-be-built complex.Warning the town that if they don’t get their way there will be hell to pay. Yea, this is going to court.
OCTOBER 27, 2015 LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 1:33 PM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
As the November vote on the non-binding referendum question regarding the construction of a parking garage on the Hudson Street lot approaches, the village held its first of two parking forums last Wednesday night.
After a presentation by representatives from Desman Design Management and S&L Architecture regarding the latest garage renderings and another by Chief Financial Officer Bob Rooney and Financial Advisory Committee chair Nancy Johansen, the public was free to speak with the officials one-on-one in a more informal setting.
Mayor Paul Aronsohn began the meeting by giving background on how the village got to this point.
Aronsohn said the Hudson Street lot was chosen because the village already owns the land, and it is near the train station as well as many of the downtown restaurants. Environmental and site surveys were completed before design and architectural firms were hired to bring the proposal for the garage to the table.
A non-binding referendum question will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot asking residents if they support building a deck and bonding up to $15 million in public funds. The garage is expected to be paid for entirely through parking revenues.
In the formal legal world a court case that is dismissed with prejudice means that it is dismissed permanently. A case dismissed with prejudice is over and done with, once and for all, and can’t be brought back to court. A case dismissed without prejudice means the opposite. It’s not dismissed forever.
What’s the Difference Between Dismissed With Prejudice
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Wonder what positions were promised the some of these members (CBR) in the Village of Ridgewood Hierarchy ?
Ridgewood Police conduct a “security walk through” at Ridgewood Schools
October 27,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Selected Ridgewood Police Department uniformed patrol officers visited all public schools within the Village beginning at approximately 12:45 PM on Tuesday in response to a “disturbing” comment made by an unidentified student.
Each officer assigned to the special detail was responsible for conducting a “security walk through” of his/her assigned school building(s). No further information has yet been made public about what precipitated this unusual police department response. In the attached photos, Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officer Salvatore D’Amico arrives at and enters the Somerville Elementary School on South Pleasant Avenue.
By Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times – Updated: 5:56 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2015
House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz began the impeachment process against IRS Commissioner John Koskinen Tuesday, accusing him of misleading the public and destroying documents that were being sought under a congressional subpoena.
It’s the latest move in the battle over tea party targeting at the tax agency, and comes less than a week after the Justice Department issued a report finding no criminal behavior in the IRS’s decision to subject conservative groups to intrusive scrutiny.
Hackensack NJ, Former Freeholder Chairman and current Freeholder candidate for the Bergen County Board of Freeholders, Republican John Mitchell, released a statement following news that County Prosecutor John Molinelli confirmed reports he will be resigning from office.
Mitchell states , “I’m happy that the pressure I helped bring in this situation worked, and only wish the Democrat Freeholders had joined my call for action long ago,” Mitchell said. “Even though the Democrat Freeholders tried to hold onto the last vestiges of the corrupt Ferriero days, the public interest has prevailed.”
Mitchell,is running with fellow Republicans Ken Tyburczy and Daisy Ortiz, and has made a campaign issue of the scandal over Molinelli’s controversial handling of the case of a Teaneck doctor accused of sex crimes relating to his patients. Mitchell criticised the Democrat-controlled freeholder board who ignored the scandal until OPRA requests by the Bergen Dispatch forced the issue.It’s an interesting story you can find linked here.
After the Bergen Dispatch broke the story Mitchell called for his Democrat opponents on the Freeholder Board to ask New Jersey’s Attorney General to step in. OPRA requests by the Bergen Dispatch were answered with no communications to the Attorney General from the Democrat Freeholders as existing , but mysteriously, days later, undated letters were provided to the Dispatch containing the Freeholders’ request to the Attorney General. (Bergen Dispatch, 10/23/15)
“The Democrats refusal to act in this situation – despite overwhelming evidence of the need to do so – extended this disgraceful situation much longer than it should have,” Mitchell said. “I would have immediately called for the Attorney General to step in and correct this situation. Thankfully, it looks like this cloud will be lifted from our justice system and we can begin to rebuild the trust of the people of Bergen County.”
“The fact that the Democrat Freeholders refused to act in this situation until it began to threaten them politically is inexcusable. As Freeholder, I will never put the integrity of our courts, or the safety of our citizens, in danger,” Mitchell concluded.
Obama is thought to be the worst president ever, “but such an individual could only attain and remain in power within the context of corrupt national institutions…”
Lawrence Sellin August 29, 2014 at 3:28pm
The United States has dire problems at home and perilous threats from abroad, all of which are solvable, but not with the politicians who are now wielding the power and the journalists who are controlling the national dialogue, few of whom serve the interests of the country or tell the American people the truth.
For Democrats, the only things Americans have in common are our differences. They attain and maintain power by practicing tribal politics, emphasizing and exploiting divisions based on race, ethnicity, gender and income. A united and healthy America is an anathema to the Democratic Party.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Alzheimer Awareness Week ,Sponsored by Parks Wealth Management and Unicity Elder CarernContributions from Mayor Paul Aronsohn and the Ridgewood Chamber of Commercern Presentation: Care Alternatives & Solutions for a Loved One with Alzheimer’srnPresented by Devorah Sinensky, Director of Social Work & Care Manager specializing in Dementia Care at UnicityrnEldercare.
Mayor Paul Aronsohn will kick off the week’s events.rnNovember 15th – 4:00PM – 6:00PM at the Council Chambers in Ridgewood Village Hallrn Presentation: Legal & Financial Considerations Associated with Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’srnPresented by Jim Parks, CFP®, AEP®, AIF® President and Wealth Advisor at Parks Wealth Management (*) and BrianrnKeane, Esq. at Hartman & Winnicki, P.C.rn
November 16th – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at the Council Chambers in Ridgewood Village Hallrn*Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPCrn Alive Inside: A Story of Music and MemoryrnA cinematic exploration to demonstrate music\’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to thosernsuffering from Alzheimer’s.rn
November 18th – 1:00PM – 2:30PM at Ridgewood Warner Theatrern Presentation: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, The Pitfalls to AvoidrnPresented by Jason Grant, Careone Executive Directorrn
November 19th – 6:00PM – 8:00PM at the Youth Lounge in Ridgewood Village HallrnCaregivers from Unicity Eldercare will be present at each presentation in Village Hall to help care for loved ones withrnAlzheimer’s in the Senior Lounge. This will enable family members to attend the events.rn“Knowledge is power and our goal is to spread knowledge throughout our community for those effected by Alzheimer’s.”rn– Jimmy Cerveaux, Co-CEO & Partner of Unicity Elder Carern“The statistics are startling – for people over age 80, 1 in 2 are impacted by Alzheimer’s. We are excited to providernpractical and helpful information for these families at each event.” – Jim Parks, CFP®, AIF®, AEP® President and WealthrnAdvisor at Parks Wealth ManagementrnIf you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jonathon Allen at (201) 689-2020 or email [email protected].
OCTOBER 27, 2015, 9:39 AM LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 10:39 AM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN AND JEAN RIMBACH
STAFF WRITERS |
THE RECORD
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said Tuesday that Gov. Christie’s office has signaled its intent to replace him and name an acting prosecutor.
“I’m not resigning today,” Molinelli said in a brief voice mail message.
In a subsequent email, the veteran prosecutor wrote, “I have been advised by the Governors office of his intent to appoint a replacement and have been asked to provide a timeline for my retirement but that’s all.”
He referred further questions to the Governor’s office, but he added, “I plan on being here for a time yet but not in a position right now to say when I will retire,”
It was not immediately clear who would succeed Molinelli in the post.
The action comes amid a series of high-profile setbacks for Molinelli and questions about possible political influence in his office over the case of a Teaneck doctor accused of sex crimes who was permitted to sidestep prosecution.
Ridiegwood NJ , Bookends Ridgewood on Tuesday, October 27th @7:30pm Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, musician and television personality, David Spade will sign his book: David Spade is Almost Interesting: The Memoir
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Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
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The two chairs of Bergen County’s primary political organizations—Bergen County Republican Organization Chairman Bob Yudin and Democratic Committee of Bergen County Chairman Lou Stellato—have a lot riding on the November 3 elections. While some are saying that Yudin’s time as chairman will be deeply impacted by the results of this election, it seems that Stellato is thriving in the position he has held since 2011. Alyana Alfaro, PolitickerNJ Read more
OCTOBER 26, 2015, 10:56 PM LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 5:53 AM
BY MONSY ALVARADO
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
Mary Greff was a new mother who had plans to pursue a career in psychiatry and possibly work one day with criminals. She had a zest for life and was the light of her parents’ eyes, her mother recalled Monday.
But her parents, Carol Ann and Leon Greff, found her dead in their house in Waldwick, allegedly a victim of domestic violence by her estranged boyfriend.
“We found her dead in her bedroom, two days after she turned 23,” Carol Ann Greff recalled on Monday, the first time she has spoken publicly about the slaying of her only child two years ago, at a candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims. “It was astounding, I never would think that someone would do this. … It’s so terrible to find your own baby in her bed.”
Last week the couple was reminded about the pervasiveness and tragedy of domestic violence when they read about 48-year-old Suzanne Bardzell, who died in her car outside her Midland Park home after being stabbed, allegedly by her estranged boyfriend.
“It’s really horrible, that it happened in these two neighborhoods,” said Leon Greff, who noted that the man accused of his daughter’s death is also from Midland Park. “You wouldn’t think that it could happen again.”
OCTOBER 26, 2015 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015, 10:25 AM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
A lawsuit filed by a grassroots citizen organization in response to master plan amendments passed by the village’s Planning Board has been withdrawn.
At the Oct. 14 Village Council meeting, a letter was read by a member of the public on behalf of Citizens for a Better Ridgewood (CBR) stating the lawsuit would be voluntarily pulled.
Planning Board Attorney Gail Price confirmed last Monday she had received an Order of Dismissal with Prejudice that had been filed by CBR counsel.
The complaint stemmed from a June 2 decision by the Planning Board to approve the creation of new residential and mixed-use zones in Ridgewood’s Central Business District (CBD) with a housing density of up to 35 units per acre. The lawsuit was filed in August, but as of mid-September, neither the Village of Ridgewood nor the Planning Board, both of which were named defendants in the litigation, had been officially served.
Matt Gertler, a Glenwood Road resident, came to the podium during the first round of public comment on Oct. 14 to outline the reasons the organization has decided to withdraw the lawsuit.
Gertler said CBR is “cautiously optimistic” that the Village Council has heard their voices and is now acting in the best interest of the town. Gertler noted the “unprecedented” number of citizens who filled the fourth floor court room as well as the first-floor overflow rooms in Village Hall and the sheer number of residents who spoke out against the changes.
“To the surprise and delight of the masses, rather than vote to approve the ordinances, the council resolved to commission an independent comprehensive study to understand the impact of the proposed developments on traffic, financials, infrastructure, schools and more,” Gertler said. “We commend the council on this course of action.”
Gertler said the lawsuit had been withdrawn with the expectation that residents will have a “voice at the table” after the various financial and personal sacrifices that have been made by residents.
Gertler said CBR had incurred more than $100,000 in costs related to the public hearings, along with evenings spent at lengthy meetings instead of with family.
Sources: Bergen County Prosecutor Molinelli Likely to Resign Tuesday
There is considerable speculation about the fate of Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli. According to sources, Molinelli will likely announce his resignation on Tuesday. PolitickerNJ Editor, PolitickerNJ Read more
2015 LEAF PICK UP SCHEDULE – ENFORCEMENT OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE CONCERNING LEAF REMOVAL FOR 2015
Last year the Village of Ridgewood implemented a pilot program to outsource a portion of our leaf removal service. After reviewing and evaluating input that was provided by you regarding the success of this change, we again will be using the services of a third party contractor in Area B. The combined effort of the Village staff and this contractor will enforce our continuing commitment to improve your Village services.
In accordance with last years’ schedule, residents in Area B will remain the same with the exception of the following streets which will now be considered “Area D” for leaf season only.
Leaves must be placed directly in the street no more than 7 days prior to your scheduled pick up date. Please have your leaves in the street on the first day scheduled for collection. If you employ the services of a landscaper communicate these dates to them. No brush will be collected during leaf season. You may continue to bring leaves as well as brush to the Recycling Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Leaves can also be placed in paper biodegradable bags. Bags will be available at the Recycling Center on a first come, first serve basis. When using bags please place them on the curb area and they will be collected separately.
The most vocal comment heard from residents last year was on properties who did not comply with the schedule. Therefore enforcement will be vital to the Village’s success to improve this service. An enforcement agent NOW ISSUING SUMMONS to those that violate these guidelines.
As weather is a key component to this operation, if changes become necessary it will be posted on the Village of Ridgewood website. In addition you are encouraged to sign up for e-mail notifications via the Village website and to share this information with your neighbors. As a reminder, use caution when our leaf removal crews are on your block. When possible please take an alternate route to ensure the safety of all. Should you have any questions, please call the Street Division at (201) 670-5585.
