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>NJASK testing dates are as follows:
Regular Testing:
Grades 6, 7 and 8: May 3 – May 6
Grades 3 and 5: May 9 – May 12
Grade 4: May 9 – May 13
Testing make-up dates:
Grades 6, 7 and 8: week of May 9
Grades 3,4 and 5: week of May 16
Click here to read the parent/guardian letter for Grades 3-5 : https://tinyurl.com/3qcq5rf
Click here to read the parent/guardian letter for Grades 6-8 : https://tinyurl.com/3l64vqn
>Ridgewood, based bagel chain Wide World of Bagels opens shop in Mystic Ct.
By Ian Holliday
MYSTIC — New England – particularly Eastern New England – is notorious for having a doughnut shop on every street-corner, often literally. The stiff competition in this region was part of the reason Tim Hortons decided to shutter all of its Rhode Island and Connecticut stores last November.
But though the market for doughnuts in this area was cornered long ago, Elliot Cohen believes there’s an opportunity in Mystic for another doughy, circular food: the bagel.
This summer, Cohen and business partner Scott Handler will open a location of their Ridgewood, N.J.-based bagel chain Wide World of Bagels at the former site of Tim Hortons on East Main Street.
“We’re really excited about equipping it and opening it up,” Handler said.
Cohen, who spends three days each week in a condominium in downtown Mystic, said he began inquiring about the vacant building the day after Tim Hortons closed it. He contacted the town of Stonington to find out who owned the building and ended up working with the owner and Tim Hortons to transfer the lease from the departing chain to him.
https://www.thewesterlysun.com/mysticriverpress/news/article_89fd7abc-65ea-11e0-a421-001cc4c03286.html
>Use of “Dads Night ” list called a disgrace
This is a disgrace. The email used was the yahoo group email for all dadsnight members which includes parents (both dads and moms) from Hawes and Somerville along with dads night alumni to include parents (dads and moms) at BFMS, RHS and those who have no kids left in the district. The individual who sent this email should apologize immediately and retract the inappropriate endorsement. Everyone should support the retraction regardless of who they support as this is such a violation of trust and a misuse of the group email.
This is a parent group using taxpayer facilities for fundraising events. If the Dads Night organization, which I have been a member for years, chooses to be a political arm they must be prohibited from using any public schools for fundraising events.
If this fella is actually and attorney he should be disbarred for stupidity.
>Village of Ridgewood: Village Council and Board Meetings
04/12/11 7:30 PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
04/13/11 8:00 PM Village Council Public Meeting
04/19/11 7:30 PM Planning Board Public Meeting
04/20/11 7:30 PM Village Council Work Session
04/26/11 7:30 PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
>BOE Elections: After speaking to Krauss at length I plan on voting for her.
After speaking to Krauss at length I plan on voting for her. My other choice will have to be Sheila even though I think she has been there too long it seems there is no much of a choice when it boils down to the lesser of two evils.
Goodman has no regard for neighbors! She inflicted that duck pond dog park on everyone without consideration to anyone. The eyesore, noise , stench and crap everywhere is a disgrace. People from all over bringing their dogs. Now the plan is to move that eyesore closer to the road out of concern for the neighbors. Great! Now Ridgewood will greet visitors with a chain link fiasco perpetrated by Goodman. Can it be moved to her backyard?
Then the issue of the lights which Goodman voted on as BOE Liaison to Fields and now, as candidate in the hot seat she back peddles to mitigate her responsibility in the illuminating fiasco.
from the patch; ‘Laurie Goodman, who had voted in favor of the proposed (light) revision as liaison, said it was difficult as “much has to be left to the imagination.”
what part was left to the imagination? can the taxpayers of ridgewood take this candidate seriously? short answer is no.
>BOE Elections : Are we now requiring a litmus test for our BOE elected officials
I too am a concerned citizen of this town and I am concerned that the CCR would endorse a candidate for the BOE. Are we now requiring a litmus test for our BOE elected officials? This is an endorsement that does not speak to the needs of our children but just to someone’s anti-Valley stand.
How very sad…As far as I am aware, neither Sheila nor Laurie has taken a pro or anti Valley stand and this is how it should be when you are running for the BOE. The CCR may be correct on their Valley position but they are turning this town into a one issue community. Stridency is never good particularly when it comes to an issue as important and complex as the BOE and the education of our children. In fact 9:17 PM, Sheila has taken a strong stand on the safety of our children and construction requirements IF it comes to that. The CCR has really done a disservice to this community.
>Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
342 AM EST WED MAR 9 2011
…ANOTHER ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL HEADED THIS WAY…
.A DEVELOPING STORM SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY TRACK EAST TODAY AND
TONIGHT…APPROACHING THE AREA. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL
HEAVY RAINFALL FROM THURSDAY INTO EARLY FRIDAY. THIS WILL
EXACERBATE THE HIGH WATER LEVELS ACROSS AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS.
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-
SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-
WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-
WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-
342 AM EST WED MAR 9 2011
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING…
>The Apologist and Chief
Doug Weaver
What is wrong with our president? I am getting so sick of him being an American apologist or expounding the virtues of some other countries virtues. It happened again when he addressed the Egyptian uprising by saying “Egyptians have inspired us, and they’ve done so by putting the lie to the idea that justice is best gained by violence”. Not trying to sound arrogant but Americans inspire others we do not get inspired by others. Is it lost on the president that an employee of an American company, Google , who has enjoyed the freedoms and rewards of this great nation, inspired the masses through the use of the Internet? I heard more than one Egyptian immigrant in the USA and protestors in Tahrir Square say the Egyptian people want the same freedoms as those we cherish in this country. Is it lost on this president that one only needs to go back to our recent history to see where Americans brought about great change with non violent actions. Reverend King’s march on Washington helped the Civil Rights laws become a reality. Ronald Reagan uttering the six simple words “Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall” inspired the Eastern European countries to demand their freedom. And most recently the Tea Party creating one of the greatest shifts in power in the history of this country.
And it is naive for the President to infer that only non-violence is the proper way to bring about justice. Would King George have granted the colonies freedom had the colonist march peacefully to Bunker Hill. Oof course not. Would the King Louis have granted freedom the French had they peacefully assembled at the Bastille. Of course not. and it was the success of our revolution that inspired the French.If this President needs to be inspired, I suggest he look at our own history and stop apologizing to the world for such things as a state that wants to enforce the federal immigration laws (Arizona)and praising people, who decided 230 years after colonists, to declare their God given right to freedom
>Sabatino Sirica, Renowned Neapolitan Pastry Master,to Share Baking Techniques at A Mano
For the First Time in the US, the Pastry Chef will Display his Expert Skills at Demonstrations and Baking Classes January 13-15th
Ridgewood New Jersey’s authentic Neapolitan trattoria A Mano, will host celebrated Italian pastry master Sabatino Sirica, for an intimate viewing of the art of pastry. The esteemed maestro will teach the fundamentals of traditional Italian pastry, at demonstrations and baking classes on January 13-15, 2011 by reservation only.With more than a half century of experience with the craftsmanship of pastry, Mr. Sirica will
exhibit his expert techniques and share baking secrets at the limited engagements. At the baking classes, participants will enjoy a rare opportunity to work hands-on with the artisan, while guests at the demonstrations will take an up-close look at perfecting pastry.
During his appearances at A Mano, the celebrated baker will showcase signature Neapolitan desserts such as sfogliatelle – a classic Italian ricotta filled pastry, rum baba – a delicious cake flavored with rum, pasteria – a traditional Neapolitan specialty for the Easter season, and more.
Born in 1941 in Sarno, Italy, founder and owner of the renowned pastry shop, Pasticciera Sirica in Naples, Italy, Mr. Sirica has been a member of the Association of Neapolitan bakers for 15 years,holding titles as Secretary and Treasurer. He has graced the major Italian television network, RAI TV, with many appearances, and is well known for his prestigious clients and collaborations, as well as his generous philanthropy.
Telephone: 201.493.2000
Website:
www.amanopizza.com
Reservations Required: Limited engagement.
Please call the manager for reservations
Sabatino Sirica, renowned Neapolitan pastry master,an intimate, informative baking classes ($20 per person) and complimentary demonstrations led by celebrated Neapolitan pastry chef and Italian TV star, Sabatino Sirica, hosted at A Mano, 24 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Baking Classes
Thursday, January 13th & Friday, January 14th
10:00–11:30 AM
Pastry Demonstrations
Thursday, January 13th 6:00–7:00 PM
Saturday, January 15th 4:00–5:00 PM
A Mano – 24 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
>President Obama has called for a moment of silence beginning at 11 a.m. Monday to honor the victims of the Arizona shooting.
“Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives,” the president said in a release issued Sunday afternoon. ” It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the victims and their families closely at heart.” (Isherwood, PolitickerNJ)
https://www.politickernj.com/back_room/moment-silence
>……WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS…THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC…WESTERN LONG
ISLAND…AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS…SNOW…WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS…GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES…GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES…BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING…LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING…AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT…SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW…SLEET…OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CA– USE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND — USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS…THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC…WESTERN LONG
ISLAND…AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS…SNOW…WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS…GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES…GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES…BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING…LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING…AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT…SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW…SLEET…OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CA– USE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND — USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
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https://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/basketball/liberty/52234722.html
In announcing the firing of head coach Pat Coyle, Liberty president and general manager Carol Blazejowski said Donovan, a Ridgewood native , will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season, beginning with tonight’s game in Atlanta.
The moves came fewer than 24 hours after the Liberty’s home loss to Washington, its third in a row. The Liberty are 6-11 and in last place in the Eastern Conference after reaching the conference final last season.
“We thank Patty for her contributions to the New York Liberty over the past 11 seasons; I have great personal and professional respect for her,” Blazejowski said in a statement. “However, at this time, I decided that a change was in the best interests of the team.”
Coyle had an 81-90 record, including two conference finals appearances, since taking over as interim coach midway through the 2004 season. She joined the Liberty as an assistant coach in 1998.
Donovan, who began her playing career at Paramus Catholic, was a Naismith Award winner and three-time All-American at Old Dominion and won gold medals with the 1984 and 1988 Olympic teams. She was the head coach when the U.S. won gold in 2008.
https://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/basketball/liberty/52234722.html
>A recent Headline from North Jersey Media ” Keep hospital shut, blacks tell Corzine” on Friday, July 10, 2009 BY Mary Jo Layton a staff writer set off alarm bells to this reader(https://www.northjersey.com/news/health/50426962.html ) It was filled with the usual tripe about how someone opening a hospital somewhere else is some how impacting the “down trodden” It was filled with the usually quotes from NAACP types and some comments from Assemblyman Gordon Johnson from Englewood not surprisingly home of none other than Englewood Hospital . But beside from omiiting the fact that Assemblyman Gordon Johnson represnts Englewood Hospital in his district ,I found the head line to be a very particular and insidious choice of words.,” Keep hospital shut, blacks tell Corzine” hummm no blacks live and work in Westwood or Hackensack?
The Implication being this person some how speaks for all blacks and it would be in their interest to ration health care for the rest of us? Folks maybe this is the problem to begin with . If a private investor wants to take a risk and open a hospital whats the problem ? I dont blame vested interests like Valley or Englewood Hospital for defending their turf but should it be up to Trenton to decide weather someone is allowed to open a hospital or not and where? I get it ,yes there are public health regulations and rightfully so but who the hell is Jon Corzine or some health care union to decide weather I can access health care or not ? Isnt the very problem leveled against the US health Care system that some dont have access? Yes some communities probably need a hospital more because of higher demand than north eastern part of Bergen county,but what does one have to do with the other ?
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Residents around Valley Hospital were awoken by a loud and low vibrating noise on Easter Sunday, emanating from the Hospital. The noise continued until the equipment shut-off at 9:30am.
Thanks Valley for ruining our Sunday morning.
The neighbors!
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Location: Van Neste Park
Join us for the popular Easter in Ridgewood Celebration! This annual event includes family fun with the Easter Bunny in the park, a trolley ride through town, and much more!
Chamber members are invited to sign-up and be a Trolley stop from 11AM – 2PM. The Ridgewood News will be sponsoring the trolley, which will travel from the east to west side of Ridgewood.
https://www.ridgewoodchamber.com/
Location: Columbia Bank, 40 S. Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ
Rep. Scott Garrett will be speaking to New Jersey business owners about issues that directly affect their communities. As the top Republican on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets for the House Financial Services Committee, and an active member of the House Budget Committee, Garrett is intimately familiar with the economic issues facing many of these business owners. He has been one of the most active proponents of small business in Congress, authoring multiple pieces of legislation aimed at protecting and preserving American jobs. Garrett often says that history has shown the most effective way to reinvigorate the economy and spur economic growth is to ensure that job creators face a lower tax and regulatory burden, and he has worked to make this goal a reality.
This Networking in Ridgewood will be FREE to everyone who attends. Reservations are required. Limited space available. Light refreshments & beverages will be served.
Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by April 10.
Call (201) 445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com.
