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Ridgewood NJ, Calling all artists for Ridgewood Arts Foundation Calendar!!
The Ridgewood Arts Foundation is calling all artists with a connection to Ridgewood to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in our new fundraising project, a wall calendar for 2020 entitled “Artists of Ridgewood.” Submitted art can be of any subject and medium.
Deadline for Submission:
April 30, 2019
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Ridgewood NJ, In an ironic twist, Councilman Jeffrey Voigt reported at the April 3 Village Council meeting on the proposed “Ridgewood Community Center Rules of Conduct.” As Council liaison to The Community Center Advisory Board, he was apparently part of the discussion in which the new Code of Conduct for the Community Center was developed. So here you have an elected official who on several occasions (not once, but multiple times) has called a man FATSO, even following him through a bank parking lot shouting this body-shaming insult. And he called a citizen a “douchebag” on the microphone at a Village Council meeting. He lost his temper with The Village Manager at a public meeting, telling her “I’m f’ing pissed,” when the Manager fulfilled a legal request by the Mayor for documents. And there are several, in fact many, other instances in which his conduct has been anything but exemplary. We can’t wait to see the rules that he comes up with for appropriate behavior in the Community Center, considering that his benchmark is so low.
“Don’t start cutting the trees down…. They are ALL THAT REMAINS of the good old Ridgewood.
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Long gone are all of Ridgewood’s other unique and desirable qualities…
gone is the premier education;
gone is the right leaning sensibilities;
gone is the attractive, robust and welcoming downtown;
gone is the civility;
gone is the non-partisan, common sense government.
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All that remains are the “lovely trees” and the “tradition” of excellence…
So please… Don’t cut down the trees… they are the only “real” things that remain in Ridgewood.”
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on March 19th patrol units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and North Maple Avenue. Upon arrival the pedestrian was treated for minor injuries and transported by ambulance to the Valley Hospital. The driver of the vehicle involved was issued a summons for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
“We are not doing our kids any favors, agree with the comments here. Kids are empowered to walk across the street at any time, as long as they are in the crosswalk. I had a group of middle school kids leap out in front of me, i was doing between 15-20 mph on Franklin, and it was a challenge to stop on time. luckily, the car in back of me was also able to stop. those kids felt like they could just go at any time, as long as they were in crosswalk. They were not gauging how long it would take me to stop, and how far I was from the crosswalk before they decided to run out. We need to go back to the ‘look both ways’ mentality, it would be much safer for our pedestrians. Don’t even get me started on the commuters when the train arrives. In their dark clothes, they cross when they want to and where they want to, and are very hard to see in the dark. If it is raining, the visibility is even lower. They can see a car with headlights, but I can’t see them. It is a 2-way street. Both pedestrians and cars need to look out for each other. Changes need to be made in CBD with all of the new apartments and traffic flow, 15 mph is a good start. Lighted crosswalks also great. People wearing reflective tape on coats if they walk in the dark, amazing thing to have. Let’s all work together to make these changes, and more. “
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Ridgewood NJ, According to the New York Post dangerous doctors whose licenses have been suspended in New York or New Jersey are crossing the Hudson and continuing to treat patients. An investigation has discovered suspended NYC and NJ doctors are still practicing ( https://nypost.com/2019/03/23/investigation-discovers-suspended-nyc-and-nj-doctors-are-still-practicing/ ).
New Jersey has also not disciplined Dr. Joseph Pober, a Park Avenue plastic surgeon whose New York license was suspended for 18 months starting Jan. 11 over accusations of negligence and incompetence. He is seeing patients at a Ridgewood, NJ medical spa.
Continue reading NY Post Alleges Ridgewood Spa Doctor Practicing Without a Licence
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Report that on March 15th, patrol units responded to the Passaic County Jail for a prisoner transport. Upon arrival a 41 year-old old male from Wayne, N.J. was taken into custody on a warrant out of Ridgewood Municipal Court for conspiracy to commit theft. The prisoner was then served with the warrant and transported to the Bergen County Jail.
A 41 year-old male, Ridgewood resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters in compliance to an active warrant for arrest for terroristic threats on March 17th. The male was then arrested, processed and transported to the Bergen County Jail.
All actors are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Ridgewood NJ, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights. We know it was yesterday but some of the staff took longer to get ready. After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women’s Day on February 28, 1909, in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman’s Conference suggested a Women’s Day be held annually.
In October 2015, Glamour magazine named Caitlyn Jenner one of its 25 Glamour Women of the Year . Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards, are an event which honors women of various backgrounds.
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Ridgewood NJ, ‘Water’ and ‘Night’ have provided inspiration for countless composers over the centuries to create works of beauty. Pro Arte is pleased to present our “Water Night” program, with Songs of the Water including a medieval chant for Easter, “Vidi Aquam”, and Copland’s “At the River, and Songs of the Night including Brahms’ “Sehnsucht” and Barber’s “Sure on this Shining Night”. Combining both inspirations will be a performance of Eric Whitacre’s magnificent “Water Night”.
Don’t miss this magical journey on the water, and through the night! Bethlhehem Lutheran Church 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ4:00 pm Sunday March 24, 2019proartechorale.org / 201-497-8400
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: The Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board, the Open Space Committee, the Stigma Free Task Force, the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, The Green Team Advisory Committee, The Shade Tree Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission.
All interested residents must fill out a Citizen Volunteer Leadership form (found on the Village website under “Forms”, page 2, Village Clerk), and send it along with a cover letter indicating on which board(s) or committee(s) the resident wishes to serve and why he/she has chosen these board(s) or committee(s), and a biography or resume to:
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RIDGEWOOD NJ, Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced today that Jennifer Boel, formerly of its Hoboken, NJ office, has joined its Ridgewood-West office effective immediately. Boel brings her expertise in urban Hudson County to suburban Ridgewood, NJ as a Realtor Associate.
Boel specializes in residential real estate, and while she can address client’s needs at all phases of the real estate process, she has a particular passion for client engagements where she can serve as the buyer’s agents. She has a knack for helping clients negotiate the sale and find the home that truly meets their needs. She is committed to providing clients, whether they are buying or selling a home, with the highest levels of customer service.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys volunteering with and supporting her twin daughters’ activities. Boel was born and raised in North Bergen, NJ, and currently resides in the Township of Washington where she lives with her husband and children.
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Ridgewood NJ,the National Weather Service WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast New Jersey, most of southern Connecticut and portions of southeast New York.
* WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
photo from Ridgewood Emergency Services
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to a Mutual Aid request to the Multi-Alarm Fire on February 14th in Fort Lee. Emergency Services volunteers were called to establish heated shelters to serve as fire-ground rehabilitation and command post meetings.
Besides serving the Village of Ridgewood, 24/7, the Emergency Service Volunteers provide specialized emergency services responses throughout the County and State
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Ridgewood NJ the Village of Ridgewood list of resident reminders during a winter snow event .
REMINDERS ABOUT VILLAGE SERVICES AND SNOW
We are experiencing a snow event today, which will change over to a mixture of snow/sleet/rain. There is a high chance of roadways freezing tonight. Tomorrow’s temperatures will be pleasant, so most of the snow/ice will probably melt during the day. Please stay off the roads this evening, so that our crews can do their work. Overnight parking on the street will not be allowed tonight, Wednesday, February 20th.
REMINDERS ABOUT GARBAGE PICKUP DURING SNOW EVENTS
As a reminder, if it is snowing when you leave your home in the morning or if it is icy, please place your garbage cans at the end of your driveway for collection. The Village will resume rear yard garbage collection as quickly as possible after the snowstorm, but please continue to put your garbage cans at the end of your driveway until you have a clear path to them. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our Village employees safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents – there will be no sanitation or recycling collection today, Monday, February 18th. Village Offices will be closed in observance of President’s Day holidays. There will be no sanitation or recycling pickup on these days and the recycling center will be closed. This information is posted on the Village website and calendar.
Please help keep Ridgewood clean and safe by sharing this information with neighbors who have placed curbside recycling/garbage.
