Sen. Robert Menendez at Ridgewood REORG photo by Boyd Loving
Sen. Robert Menendez and the mainstream media: Malfeasance?
Posted by Erik Wemple on February 7, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Matthew Boyle is standing by his story.
On Nov. 1, Boyle published a piece on the Daily Caller site titled “Women: Sen. Bob Menendez paid us for sex in the Dominican Republic [VIDEO]“. To sort of nail down the story, Boyle conducted an Internet-video interview with two Dominican women who attested to having been (under)paid to have sex with Menendez and to having been treated both affectionately and indifferently by him.
The Daily Caller story introduced some terms now referenced frequently in hard-nosed coverage on the Democratic New Jersey senator. The romps, it reported, took place around Easter 2012 at Casa de Campo, a pricey Dominican resort. It noted that Salomon Melgen, a Florida eye doctor and campaign donor to Menendez, had a place at Casa de Campo. Also: Melgen’s plane around Easter 2012 took a trip from Florida to the Dominican Republic, with a detour through a private New Jersey airport near Menendez’s home. The senator recently had to reimburse Melgen $58,500 for free trips he’d taken on the aircraft, and a Senate ethics inquiry is homing in on the case.
To the readers of the Daily Caller, the prostitutes are anonymous, with video-fuzzing technology masking their faces. “Both asked that their identities remain obscured for fear of reprisals in the Dominican Republic,” says the piece.
That very anonymity is the reason why other news outlets, including the Associated Press, have called the prostitution allegations against the Democratic New Jersey senator “unsubstantiated.”
Unsubstantiated to other outlets doesn’t mean unsubstantiated to Boyle. “I talked to two of the prostitutes, I saw their faces, I heard their voices…and I know their names,” says Boyle, who has jumped to Breitbart.com since the Menendez story. “I’m not going to release [the names] because given the violent and dangerous nature of the business down there, these women are in jeopardy.”
Frostbite: Damage to body tissue caused by that tissue being frozen. Warning signs include loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, Get medical help immediately ! If you must wait for help, Slowly re-warm affected areas. If the person is also showing signs of hypothermia, warm the body core before the extremities.
Hypothermia: Low body temperature. Warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If a person’s body temperature is below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, Immediately seek medical attention.
IF MEDICAL CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE:
•Begin warming the person slowly, warm the body core first. If needed use your own body heat to help.
•Get the person into dry clothing and wrap them in a warm blanket covering them completely, including the head and neck.
•Do not give the person alcohol, drugs, coffee, or any hot beverage or food; warm broth is better.
•Do not warm extremities (arms & legs) first! This drives the cold blood toward the heart and can lead to heart failure.
Strain from the cold and hard labor may cause a heart attack.
•Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snows, especially if you are not in peak physical condition.
•If you must shovel snow, take it slow and lift small amounts, especially when removing heavy snow, slush or ice.
Food & Drink Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat. Keep the body replenished with fluids (water and juice; limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol) to prevent dehydration.
How to be prepared at home:
• Keep a battery powered radio and extra batteries for news and official broadcasts.
• Store food that can be prepared without an electric or gas stove.
• Stock emergency water and cooking supplies
• Have flashlights, battery-powered lams and extra batteries in case of a power outage. Candles and matches can be a fire hazard
• If you have a wood stove or fireplace store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood.
• Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows how to use them and knows fire prevention rules
• Keep in touch with elderly neighbors or family
Be prepared if you go out:
• Wear layers of thin clothing instead of single layers of thick clothing
• Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. If you add unaccustomed exercise, such as shoveling snow or pushing a car, you may risk heart attack or stroke.
• Mittens are warmer than gloves.
• Wear a hat; most body heat is lost through the top of the head.
• Cover you mouth with scarves to protect your lungs from directly inhaling the extremely cold air.
Winter driving tips:
• If you must travel, take public transportation whenever possible. If you must use a car, take winter driving seriously. Travel by daylight, and keep others informed of your schedule. Drive with extreme caution; never try to save time by driving fast or using back-road shortcuts.
• Make sure you car has fuel, and is equipped with chains or snow tires
• Keep you car “winterized” with antifreeze. Carry a “winter car kit” that includes a windshield scaper, flashlight, tow chain or rope, shovel, tire chains, a blanket, a bag of sand or salt, a fluorescent distress flag and an emergency flare in case you are trapped in a winter storm. Keep extra outerwear and pre-packaged food in the car. Make sure you windshield wipers are working properly and there is windshield washer fluid in the car.
If a blizzard traps you in your car:
• Pull off the highway; stay calm and remain in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you.
• Turn on your emergency flashers and hang a distress flag fro the radio aerial or window.
• Do not set out on foot unless you can see a building close by where you know you can take shelter. Be careful; distances are distorted by blowing snow. A building may seem close but be too far to walk in deep snow.
• If you run the engine to keep warm, open a window slightly for ventilation. This will protect you from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Periodically clear away snow from the exhaust pipe.
• Exercise to maintain body heat (by clapping and moving around) but avoid over exertion. In extreme cold, use road maps, seat covers and floor mats for insulation. Huddle with passengers and use your coat as a blanket.
• Never let everyone in the car sleep at one time. One person should look out for the rescue crews.
• Be careful not to use up battery power. Balance electrical energy needs — the use of lights, heat and radio — with supply.
• At night, turn on the inside dome light, so work crews can spot you.
AFP – A stock market slide, escalated conflict between Japan and China and more Gangnam-styled success for South Korean singer Psy will shape the incoming Year of the Snake, say Asian soothsayers.
Those who make predictions according to the study of feng shui — or literally “wind-water” — are influential in many parts of Asia, where people adjust their lives or renovate houses and offices based on the advice.
As they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon, the fortune tellers warn that the “black water snake” that emerges to replace it on February 10 — the first day of the Lunar New Year — could be a venomous one that brings disaster.
A Whole Lotta Nothing: Kenneth Gabbert will remain village manager in Ridgewood
Thursday February 7, 2013, 1:28 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
The Record
RIDGEWOOD — Kenneth Gabbert will remain the village manager for at least the next few months, according to a statement from Mayor Paul Aronsohn.
The statement — composed by the entire council — says that the governing body “has agreed to work toward a common goal and is establishing an evaluation process for the village manager and will closely monitor it over the next few months.”
Earlier this week, administration sources contended the embattled village manager would be asked Wednesday night by a contingent of three council members to resign.
It is not clear if Gabbert was actually asked to step down during the closed session.
Readers say Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli needs to apologize and resign
Let’s see, Councilwomen Walsh complained that she improperly received a ticket in light of the fact that she had a valid permit. She paid the ticket anyway, but HOW DARE SHE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE POLICE AND OTHERS. WHAT AN OUTRAGE!
Are these people serious? She did not ask for a favor or a quid pro quo. She did not threaten the police or try to use her position to get out of paying a valid ticket.
This is a pure attempt by Mayor Arrogant and his “partner in crime” Puke to distract us from what they did.
““You are the one who sent us down this dark road,” Pucciarelli said. Is this like Hamas saying that Israel has “opened the gates of hell”. How exactly does he plan to retaliate? Maybe he will just talk over her at every council meetying just to drive her crazy.
He needs to apologize or resign. I prefer that he resign.
Walsh, misleading? No thank god, this town has her as our watchdog, She’s doing the checks and balances for the others dirty politics! Thank You, Bernie! Going around the full council system with meetings with the developers, two by two, to make it just legal? Dirty, Dirty, Dirty. BTW: We are paying the town lawyer many dollars for these meetings
Someone explain why Riche and Walsh are being shunned from these developers meetings? We all thought this town council was divided 3-2 ! Now it’s been proven, in a very public manner. Horrific, pathetic actions against Walsh about a parking ticket and permits. She’s pointing out a problem that’s not just hers and due to her council position they claim she went about it in the wrong way? Paul you would have done the same-hypocrite. Pretty lame and I worry for this town. Can you smell Valley lurking again here or did Pascack Valley make them truly go away?
Assistant Superintendent Angelo DeSimone gives a status report on the 2014 Budget
Volume 9, Number 13
February 5, 2013
Ridgewood NJ, 2014 budget preparations. Most recently, the Board was given all details on contractual salaries, benefits and out-of-district tuition, bringing the total information to 75%. The remainder of budget information will be sent to the Board this week. Once the budget is prepared, the Board will host a series of public information workshops.
April 16 Annual School Election business:
The Board approved Wednesday, March 6 at 3:30 p.m. as the date and time to hold the drawing of candidate names for ballot position in the annual School Election. The drawing will take place at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary.
The Board approved the list of the polling locations and hours for the April 16 Annual School Election, listed below. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 HOURS: 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
DISTRICT LOCATION
1 Willard School, Auditorium, 601 Morningside Road
2 Willard School, Auditorium, 601 Morningside Road
3 Willard School, Auditorium, 601 Morningside Road
4 George Washington Middle School, Gym, 155 Washington Place
5 Orchard School, Cafetorium, 230 Demarest Street
6 Orchard School, Cafetorium, 230 Demarest Street
7 George Washington Middle School, Gym, 155 Washington Place
8 Travell School, Small Multi-purpose Room, 340 Bogert Avenue
9 The Ridgewood Public Library, Auditorium, 125 N. Maple Avenue
10 Orchard School, Cafetorium, 230 Demarest Street
11 Travell School, Small Multi-purpose Room, 340 Bogert Avenue
12 Ridgewood High School, Gym #1, 627 E. Ridgewood Avenue
13 Ridgewood High School, Gym #1, 627 E. Ridgewood Avenue
14 Glen School, Multi-purpose Room, 865 E. Glen Avenue
15 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Auditorium, 335 N. Van Dien Ave.
16 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Auditorium, 335 N. Van Dien Ave.
17 Somerville School, Gym, 45 S. Pleasant Avenue
18 Somerville School, Gym, 45 S. Pleasant Avenue
19 Hawes School, Cafetorium, 531 Stevens Avenue
A GUIDE TO THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT WHAT IS THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW?
The Open Public Meetings Law, which is commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Law”, was enacted in 1975. It establishes the right of all citizens to have adequate advance notice of all public meetings and the right to attend meetings at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. – N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 to 10:4-2
IS THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW THE SAME THING AS THE RIGHT-TOKNOW
LAW?
No. The Open Public Meetings Law refers to public meetings. The Right-to-Know Law refers to public records. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to 47:1A-4
TO WHOM DOES THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW APPLY?
The law applies to any public body of the state, county, or municipal level of government that has legal authority to vote on public matters or to spend public funds.
TO WHOM DOES THE LAW NOT APPLY?
The law specifically exempts the Judiciary, grand and petit juries, parole boards, the State Commission of Investigations, The Apportionment Committee and any political party committee. In addition, the Law exempts informal or purely advisory bodies and meetings of a
public official with subordinates.
ARE ALL GATHERINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW?
No. In order to be covered by the provisions of the Law, a meeting (whether attended in person or conducted by means of communications equipment) must be:
(1) open to all the public body’s members, (2) attended by an effective majority of the members of that public body, and (3) the members present must intend to discuss or act upon public business. For example, political caucus meetings and change encounters of members of public bodies, or gatherings attended by or open to all members of three or more similar public bodies are not covered by the Law.
However, the Open Public Meetings Law specifically prohibits any person or public body from failing to invite a portion of its members in order to avoid the requirements of the Law.
WHAT MUST A PUBLIC BODY DO TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW?
The Law requires public bodies to provide the public with: (a) adequate advance notice of all its meetings, (b) the right to attend its meetings, and (c) reasonable comprehensive minutes of all its meetings. In each of these areas, the Law sets forth specific requirements:
A. ADEQUATE NOTICE
The Law requires the public bodies provide the public with adequate advance notice of all its meetings. This can be accomplished by either:
(1) an “Annual Notice” or (2) a “48-hour notice.” The “Annual Notice” containing the time, date, and, to the extent known,
the location of each meeting, must be provided within seven days of the annual organization or reorganization meeting of the public body. If there is no organization or reorganization meeting, “Annual Notice” must be provided by January 10th.
A “48-Hour Notice” is required when a public body wishes to convene a meeting which has not been listed on the annual notice or regularly scheduled meetings. The Law mandates the public body to provide a written notice at least 48 hours prior to the convening of the meeting.
The “48-Hour Notice” must contain the time, date, location and, to the extent known, the agenda of the meeting.
Both the “Annual Notice” and the “48-Hour Notice” must be (1) prominently posted in at least one public place reserved for such announcements, (2) transmitted to two newspapers in time for publication 48-hours in advance of the meeting, (3) filed with appropriate Municipal or County Clerk or the Secretary of State if the public body has statewide authority, and (4) mailed to any person upon request.
B. MEETINGS
The Law requires that public bodies permit all members of the public to attend their meetings. However, the right to attend meetings does not entitle members of the public to participate in the meetings. The public body may exclude the public only from portions of a meeting
known as the “executive” or “closed session.” Prior to excluding the public, the public body must first adopt a resolution at a meeting which is open to the public indicating generally what matters will be discussed in closed session and when these discussions will be disclosed to the
public. The following items are permitted to be discussed in closed session.
1. Any matter considered confidential by federal law, state statue,
or court rule;
2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair the receipt of federal funds;
3. Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if disclosed;
4. Any collective bargaining agreements or other discussion of the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement,
including negotiations leading up to such an agreement.
5. Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds where disclosure of such matter could adversely affect the public interest.
6. Any tactics and techniques used in protecting the safety and property of the public and investigations of violations or possible violations of the law.
7. Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations in which the public body is or may become a party, and any matter falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required to preserve the attorney-client relationship.
8. Personnel matters related to the employment, appointment or termination of current or prospective employees, unless all individuals who could be adversely affected request, in writing, that the matter be discussed at a public meeting.
9. Any deliberations of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a fine upon an individual or the suspension or the loss of license or permit belonging to an individual. The New Jersey courts have recognized the potential for misuse of the closed session exceptions by public bodies and have, therefore, strictly construed these exceptions in an effort to further the legislative intent of providing open public meetings in most instances.
C. MINUTES
The Law requires the public body to keep reasonably comprehensible minutes of all its meetings, showing the time and place, the members present, the subjects considered, the actions taken, the votes of each member and any other information required by law to be recorded by
minutes. These minutes are to be made promptly available to the public. In addition, the Law requires that a statement be entered into the minutes at the outset of each meeting indicating (1) that adequate notice has been provided (specifying the time, date, and manner in which the notice was provided), or (2) that adequate notice was not provided and an explanation for the failure of public body to provide adequate notice.
One, Two, Three is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder
Check Out Adult Programs at Ridgewood Recreation
Start the New Year
Senior Programs with Ridgewood Recreation
January/February Session
The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer winter programs for active senior adults at the Community Center, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood.
Don’t stay in; the senior bus runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 201-670-5500, ext 200 for details or to make reservations.
A variety of classes offered are as follows beginning the week of January 7, 2013:
Mondays Zumba 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays Silver Strength & Motion 10 a.m.
Mindful Meditation 11 a.m.
Wednesdays For Men Only – Men’s Fitness 9:15 a.m.
The Art of Chinese Brush Painting 9:30 a.m.
Jazzercise 10:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m.
Fridays Silver Strength & Motion 10:30 a.m.
Each class is $24 for 6 sessions; priced for Ridgewood residents 55 and older. Registration may be open to others if space is available; additional fees will apply. Please let us know if special accommodations are needed for any program.
In addition, don’t miss our free Classic Movie Tuesday, sponsored by The Hobbyists Unlimited, the first Tuesday of each month, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
January 8th – “Chariots of Fire” (1981)
February 5th – “One, Two, Three” (1961)
March 5th – “Grand Illusion” (1937)
You may register in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call 201-670-5560. A listing of programs with all details and the registration form can be found at www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation.
STEARCLEAR OF DUI ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IN NY, NJ & PA
Designated Driver Service Available Across Northern and Central NJ, NYC Rockland County, NY and Berks County, PA
WYCKOFF, NJ (Jan. 29, 2013) – STEARCLEAR, the smartphone app designated driver service, will be on high availability come Super Bowl Sunday across multiple counties in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the worst days of the year for DUI and DUI related crashes and fatalities, and to help keep its customers safe and impaired drivers off the road, STEARCLEAR franchisees will be adding drive teams and expanding on-call hours to meet demand. For Super Bowl Sunday STEARCLEAR’s service will be available to customers in the following areas:
· Bergen County, NJ
· Mercer County, NJ
· Morris County, NJ
· Hunterton County, NJ
· Somerset County, NJ
· New York City – Manhattan
· Rockland County, NY
· Berks County, PA
In recent years Super Bowl Sunday has rivaled other big holidays for drunk driving in the U.S. such as St. Patrick’s Day, the Fourth of July and Halloween. In 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), forty percent (40%) of the fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday were related to drunk driving. In that year, alcohol contributed to a fatal accident every 52 seconds.
STEARCLEAR is available on the iPhone and Android platforms and is the first app of its kind that connects customers directly with drive teams that pick them up and get them and their car home safely. STEARCLEAR began operating in NJ earlier last year. The company has more than 3000 customers and has completed more than 400 rides in the last few months.
“Unfortunately, many people opt to drive their car home rather than risk leaving it overnight somewhere after having a drink or two,” said Craig Sher, CEO and Co-Founder of STEARCLEAR. “We saw that it was a big problem and created STEARCLEAR in order to provide a safe, efficient and reliable alternative to driving yourself home after you have had a drink.”
Taking advantage of the service is easy. Just download the STEARCLEAR app for the iPhone or Android, fill out a few details, add a credit card for billing and you are ready to go. Open STEARCLEAR up and it will identify your location so you can call for and confirm a drive team. The team arrives and drives you and your car home. At the end of the ride STEARCLEAR calculates the pickup and mileage fee and allows you to leave a tip and complete the transaction with the drive team.
About STEARCLEAR
STEARCLEAR is a technology company dedicated to providing “last mile” services to consumers and businesses using smartphone applications and sophisticated GPS technology. Its flagship designated driver service provides customers with one-touch access to local driver teams that pick them up and get them and their car home safely and responsibly. The company is currently featured on SeedInvest.com, an equity based crowdfunding platform. STEARCLEAR franchise opportunities are available across North America, EMEA, Australia and South Africa. More information can be found at www.stearclear.com.
Art exhibit in Ridgewood features the Jersey Shore
Friday, February 1, 2013
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Greg Bennett has spent his life in Cape May County – growing up in Bridgeton and now living and painting in his beach block home and studio in Strathmere. His oil paintings on exhibit at the Cottage Place Gallery capture the beauty of the New Jersey coast as only a native can. Bennett paints the bay and marshes of his small tight-knit barrier island community.
Bennett calls his most visited subjects the seascapes and landscapes that surround him. His work is greatly influenced by his environment. “I’m a perfectionist,” he said. “I like the winter palette because of the variations in the many grays in the landscape.”
“Winter Evening at the Point” shows St. Mary’s Retreat at Cape May Point on the bay where it meets the Atlantic; “Huddled” is a painting of backyard chairs which the artist felt were huddling to keep warm. Smaller oil paintings in the winter theme include: “Storm’s End,” “Inverted Boat in Winter,” “Changing Over to Rain” and “Winter Sunset.”
The Old Ken Smith Property one of the key CBD properties involved in the “Sunshine law” dispute
Readers, Council Meeting Raised More Questions about Meeting between Developers and selected Council members
I just watched the meeting. The public needs to see the emails in question. How many meetings did Albert Pucciarelli and Paul Aronsohn have with terminal construction, what did they promise terminal? Looks bad. Maybe cause for an official investigation.
The behavior of Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli is an embarrassment for all the town. They were rude and unprofessional in their discussion with Councilwoman Walsh. I was proud to see that Mrs. Walsh maintained a calm, professional manner. Despite their repeated attacks, she never lost her cool. Thanks Bernie.
Its no secret that Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarell has had it in for Walsh ever since she did not support him for Planning Board President. His ego could not except that and has said as much. No doubt thats why he ran for council to get even.
Last night was Ms. Walsh’s finest hour. It was Mr. Pucciarelli’s and Mr. Aronsohn’s worst performances ever. They were an embarrassment to all of us. Imagine such unprofessional, name-calling behavior from our elected official. At least Ms. Walsh is a shining example of how to lead. She is a class act.
Paul Aronsohn could not control the meeting because he is probable just involved as BIG AL. He did not have his consultants there to help him. Typical of his style of politics he went on the attack Walsh intimating that she tried to fix a ticket and when she had the answer for that he brought in the old standby Gabbert’s raise. How many time are we going to hear that line?
Start the New Year with Senior Programs at Ridgewood Recreation
Start the New Year with
Senior Programs with Ridgewood Recreation
January/February Session
The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer winter programs for active senior adults at the Community Center, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood.
Don’t stay in; the senior bus runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 201-670-5500, ext 200 for details or to make reservations.
A variety of classes offered are as follows beginning the week of January 7, 2013:
Mondays Zumba 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays Silver Strength & Motion 10 a.m.
Mindful Meditation 11 a.m.
Wednesdays For Men Only – Men’s Fitness 9:15 a.m.
The Art of Chinese Brush Painting 9:30 a.m.
Jazzercise 10:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m.
Fridays Silver Strength & Motion 10:30 a.m.
Each class is $24 for 6 sessions; priced for Ridgewood residents 55 and older. Registration may be open to others if space is available; additional fees will apply. Please let us know if special accommodations are needed for any program.
In addition, don’t miss our free Classic Movie Tuesday, sponsored by The Hobbyists Unlimited, the first Tuesday of each month, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
January 8th – “Chariots of Fire” (1981)
February 5th – “One, Two, Three” (1961)
March 5th – “Grand Illusion” (1937)
You may register in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call 201-670-5560. A listing of programs with all details and the registration form can be found at www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation.
Mayor Speaks
11/04/12
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, I just received a reverse 911 from Mayor Paul Aronsohn. He basically threw PSEG under the bus but his #1 priority was to restore power. Like Obama was going to focus like a laser on jobs 3 yrs ago.He sounded like he had Chris Christie envy and came across small and pathetic.
Just got another call from VOR’s version of Baghdad Bob. she sounded like she was reading a script like a hostage. Basically threw PSEG under the bus, mocked Christie for postponing Halloween and reiterated that the village will not collect branches.
PSE&G hits back Village, OEM and Police websites all off line at 8:45 PM , still waiting for the “Jim” McGreevey’s not gay call
UPDATE: Gov. Chris Christie postpones Halloween until Nov. 5 because of Sandy damage.
PSE&G update on how they’re handling restorations: “RESTORATION – 1. High-voltage transmission & subs, 2. Critical public services, 3. As many customers as possible, 4. Single homes & business”
CELL SERVICE UPDATE: Federal regulators say Hurricane Sandy knocked out a quarter of the cell towers in an area spreading across ten states, and the situation could get worse before it gets better. Many cell towers that are still working are doing so with the help of generators and could run out of fuel before commercial power is restored, the Federal Communications Commission says.
Due to the power outage at Village hall the Ridgewood Police Department website and Village website have been down since Monday. Updates will continue to be released on our Facebook page.
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy left approximately 500 locations in the Village with trees and wires down. Through the effort of the village crews we have narrowed that down to 340 locations. Power outages are still widespread throughout the Village so please be patient during this cleanup and recovery effort.
Ridgewood Coffee is up and running stop in for coffee and recharge your cell phones : 90 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ.
(201) 493-9200
Titos Burritos is open for deliveries (201)857- 4619 Tito’s Ridgewood Specials: 1) Buffalo Chicken Burrito 2) Magic Steak Burrito 3) Steamed Tilapia Burrito
The Village is urging all residents to: Stay off the streets;
10.30.12 at 5:30 p.m.: MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, INCLUDING HALLOWEEN INFO: The Village of Ridgewood has experienced extensive damage due to Hurricane Sandy. The Village is urging all residents to: Stay off the streets; Do not place tree branches in the street (only leaves are to be placed in the street according to the leave collection schedule); Please remember that 911 is only to be
used for life threatening emergencies; and Keep children inside and that includes no outdoor Halloween activities on Tuesday or Wednesday. We recognize that this will cause some disappointment, but this is a very serious situation which will require a prolonged recovery effort.Due to the loss of power throughout the area served by Ridgewood Water, we are requesting that all residents conserve their use of water. Only use water that is absolutely necessary. Public safety is a major concern and your cooperation is very important. We will keep you advised of any further developments.In order to assist the residents of the Village without power, the Ridgewood BOE will have the Somerville School open tomorrow, Wednesday October 31st, open from 10 am to 3 pm to allow people to to charge their phones. Please enter through the gymnasium.
The Village of Ridgewood thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.
