Category: Village of Ridgewood

>Whether we are talking about our fire department, police department, other VOR departments, or our school system, it seems nepotism is alive and well in Ridgewood or is it? It seems that this topic has ruffled some feathers.

Some families in the village have a proud history of public service but offering employment to a relative, despite the fact that there are others who are better qualified and willing to perform the job, would be considered a form of nepotism.

Hundreds of applications are received when an opening occurs in our fire department, police department or in our school system. When a relative is hired for one of these open positions it is only natural to question whether or not he/she was the best candidate.

Does knowing someone or being related to someone get you the job? Does nepotism create an environment conducive to preferential treatment to family members? When relatives work in the same department or unit do work-related issues arise that can negatively affect that department or unit? Or is it simply a matter of good people looking to carry a tradition of public service ?

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The idea for Life Bath & Body came about in late 2003 when I was in
between jobs as Editor-In-Chief of Remix magazine and Editor of
Future Music US. I wanted to open a store that was like the boutiques
I encountered when I traveled to England and France, carrying the
products that I loved but that were hard to find over here. More
specifically, the store is inspired by the shops lining Jermyn Street
in London’s St. James district (Floris, the numerous gentlemens’
stores specializing in badger brushes and safety razors) and soap
stores in the tiny villages all over Provence.

When I first envisioned the store, I was living in Los Angeles. Soon
afterwards I helped launch the US-edition of Future Music magazine,
which eventually led to me moving back East in February 2006 to work
in the company’s New York office. In January 2007 Future Music ceased
publication and I was moved to an editorial position for Guitar One
magazine. Then in April 2007 that title closed along with several
other publications and I was laid off. Looking back at the last 20
years, I realized I had six jobs that each required me to relocate
between LA, San Francisco and New York (basically I’ve been a
magazine editor for publications like Guitar Player and Guitar World,
and I’ve also done artist relations for Digidesign, the developer of
Pro Tools recording software).

Of course, I fell in love with North Jersey and I was determined to
settle down my roots here once and for all. My only viable course of
action was to open my own store, and I knew that Ridgewood would be
the best place to do it. My wife checked the real estate listings and
found a location on North Broad Street that was perfect for opening
the store that we envisioned.

The idea behind Life Bath & Body is to bring a little of the
sensations of Europe to Ridgewood, especially the smells (if anyone
makes jabs about Jersey’s distinct aroma, tell them to visit the
store for a different perspective).

The store carries products from:

* photos by ArtChick

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AMARANTH flower shop
7 North Broad Street
(lower Level)Suite 3

Been here 9 years

(201)493-2009

11-5 or latter just call out making deliveries at 3pm

* photos by ArtChick

>The individual wanted in connection with Saturday night’s aggravated assault
on Police Officer Sean Amoruso was arrested at 10:12 PM this evening on
Steilen Avenue in Ridgewood. The arresting officer was Detective Sergeant
William Amoruso.

The suspect, a male juvenile who resides on Steilen Avenue, was transported
to Ridgewood Police Headquarters for processing. He was accompanied by his
father.

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>If the Fly’s memory is correct, an assistant manager at the East Ridgewood Avenue Starbucks was arrested earlier this year for allegedly selling drugs in the franchise’s rear parking lot. This is the same location that Ridgewood Police Officer Sean Amoroso was assaulted on Saturday night. Officer Amoroso was trying to detain an individual suspected of being engaged in some sort of narcotics related activity.

These two incidents make the Fly wonder what the story is with this particular Starbucks location? Are these two incidents coincidental/totally unrelated, or is the Ridgewood Avenue Starbucks an established gathering point for drug sellers and buyers? If so, should Ridgewood’s police department enlist help from the Bergen County Narcotics Squad to clean up the mess there?

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>Ridgewood Police Officer Sean Amaruso was assaulted on Saturday evening as
he attempted to detain a individual involved in suspected narcotics activity
at the rear of Starbucks on East Ridgewood Avenue.
The suspect eluded Amaruso and other uniformed patrol officers by fleeing on
foot. However, his identity was determined and communicated to plain
clothes officers; an imminent arrest is expected.

Although Amaruso did not require medical attention, this incident
nonetheless underscores the relatively dangerous nature of a police
officer’s daily routine, even in a seemingly safe community such as
Ridgewood.

The Fly wonders when Ridgewood PD’s brass is going to finally crack down on
loiterers in the front and rear of Starbucks. Obviously, more than coffee
is being sold in the area.

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School District misrepresents mathematician’s views

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