>Convention snub still rankles NJ teacher union
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s state teachers’ union was still rankled Friday over a snub by the state’s acting education commissioner. (Parry, The Associated Press)
Category: Village of Ridgewood
>November Elections :Seniors fled Democrats in midterm
>November Elections: Seniors fled Democrats in midterm
In an election marked by dramatic defections from the Democratic Party, older voters swung hardest, seemingly threatened by President Barack Obama’s mantra of change.
Voters over 65 favored Republicans last week by a 21-point margin after flirting with Democrats in the 2006 midterm elections and favoring John McCain by a relatively narrow 8-point margin in 2008. (Tau, Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44802.html#ixzz14gkzrtHU
>New Jersey Public Education :Sloppy bookkeeping, errors, plague school stimulus spending
>New Jersey Public Education : Sloppy bookkeeping, errors, plague school stimulus spending
The 2009 federal stimulus money for schools is almost all spent by now in New Jersey, but it’s still drawing attention from state monitors and raising questions as to how it was spent. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/10/1107/2109/
>COAH: N.J. Assembly committee to consider affordable housing bill that focuses on rezoning
>COAH:N.J. Assembly committee to consider affordable housing bill that focuses on rezoning
TRENTON — An affordable housing bill before the Legislature does not actually require towns to provide housing opportunities for low-income residents, but it does credit municipalities if they rezone for more expensive homes, according to a report scheduled for release Monday. (Ackermann, The Star-Ledger)
https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/nj_assembly_committee_to_consi_4.html
>Ridgewood Knights Distribute "Shake the Can" Proceeds
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Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Distribute “Shake the Can” Proceeds
Ridgewood-NJ-November 8, 2010: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 is pleased to announce that the following organizations have received donations generated from the annual “Shake the Can to Help Handicapped Citizens” fundraiser:
– Alfa Development, Inc., Paramus, NJ
– Camp Sunshine, Ridgewood, NJ
– Archdiocese of Newark, Ministry for Persons with Disabilities, Newark, NJ
– Friends to Friends (First Reformed Church), Ridgewood, NJ
– Spectrum for Living, River Vale, NJ
– Putting the Pieces Together, North Arlington, NJ
The Knights are easily recognizable in their yellow vests, working the sidewalks and intersections throughout the village every Spring for this annual event. “This three day event is one of our main fundraisers throughout the year, and we thank everyone in the community for helping out”, said Mike Dougherty, organizer of the annual event.
“Charity is one of the main pillars of our organization”, said Peter Bernardo, Chair of the Ridgewood Knights donations committee. “Performing good works for our community is what we do”, Bernardo said.
>57% of Likely Voters Describe Democratic Congressional Agenda As Extreme
>57% of Likely Voters Describe Democratic Congressional Agenda As Extreme
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Most U.S. voters believe the Democratic congressional agenda is extreme, while a plurality describe the Republican agenda as mainstream.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 57% of Likely U.S. Voters think the agenda of Democrats in Congress is extreme. Thirty-four percent (34%) say it is more accurate to describe the Democratic agenda as mainstream.
Voters are more narrowly divided when it comes to the agenda of congressional Republicans. Forty-five percent (45%) of voters view the GOP agenda as mainstream, but nearly as many (40%) say it’s more accurate to call it extreme. Fifteen percent (15%) are undecided.
The Political Class, however, has dramatically different views of the agendas of the two parties from what Mainstream voters think. Ninety-one percent (91%) of the Political Class say the Democratic agenda in Congress is in the mainstream, but 70% of Mainstream voters see that agenda as extreme.
While 53% of Mainstream voters see the Republican congressional agenda as in the mainstream, 81% of Political Class voters regard it as extreme.
>The Ridgewood YMCA is looking for youth and teen basketball players interested in participating on their new travel basketball team.
>The Ridgewood YMCA is looking for youth and teen basketball players interested in participating on their new travel basketball team.
The Ridgewood YMCA is looking for youth and teen basketball players interested in participating on their new travel basketball team. The co-ed Y team plays in the New Jersey YMCA Basketball League, and the schedule consists of weekly practices in the gym, as well as home and away games versus other New Jersey YMCA teams. There are both a U12 and a U14 team, made up of boys and girls regardless of hometown. Contact Chris at 201-444-5600 ext. 339 for more information or to sign up. Tryouts are in October.
The team will also be looking for parent volunteer(s) to coach! Contact Chris for details.
Thanks!
>Garage Sales
>Where: 127 N Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Date: August 14, 2010 / August 15, 2010
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
When: Saturday and Sunday August 14/15 2010
MOVING SALE!!! Tons of great stuff…lots of furniture incl dining table, knotty pine king bed set, TV/stereo/speakers other electronics, books, frames, handbags, clothes, back to school, sports equip, memorabilia, Xbox, games, DVDs, baby stuff, tons of toys, household stuff, knick knacks, bikes, collectibles,….and lots more all price ranges
>Even in harsh economic times teachers still looking for raises
>New Jersey teachers hope federal funds restore raises
School officials in districts where teachers took wage freezes to save jobs want to know if they can use proposed federal stimulus money to restore raises for the 2010-11 school year. If not, they say, the districts and their employees would be punished financially for having taken the wage freeze the governor requested.
https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_05afafd2-a425-11df-9a28-001cc4c002e0.html
>Christie administration may not apply for $268M U.S. education aid to prop up unions
>Christie administration may not apply for $268M U.S. education aid
The Christie administration may not apply for $268 million in federal education aid up for a vote in Washington Tuesday, the governor’s spokesman said. (Fleisher, Star Ledger)
https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/christie_administration_may_no.html
>Pension Reform: States test whether public pension benefits given can be taken away
>States test whether public pension benefits given can be taken away
State legislators are beginning to challenge one of the ironclad tenets of public pension policy: that states cannot legally reduce pension benefits for current and future retirees. (Fehr, Stateline)
https://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=504503
>Restoring Honor 8-28-10
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Restoring Honor
8-28-10
AT THE STEPS OF THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL
We are taking it to the streets of DC again on Saturday, August 28, 2010 for the Restoring Honor Rally at the Steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Come join Glenn, Sarah Palin, Jo Dee Messina and Marcus Luttrell at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 2010 for the Restoring Honor Rally. This non-political, “non-partisan event will recognize our First Amendment rights and honor the service members who fight to protect those freedoms.
Official 8-28 Site – https://www.glennbeck.com/828/
New Jersey Tea Party Coalition will be having buses leaving from Bergen County on 8/28/10 departing from the Ridgewood NJ area (the exact location to be advised upon booking) at 5:00 a.m. as we have to be there for the start of the rally at 10:00 a.m.
We plan to have a minimum of three buses and we need you all to fill those buses. We need each and every one of you to come and bring another person with you.
In order to keep NJTPC going with event and activities, we are asking for $50 per seat to cover the cost of the bus, the driver’s tip, and support some seats for those who cannot afford the seat price during these difficult economic times. Of course, as usual if you wish to “sponsor” a seat for someone else, that also is appreciated. We are fortunate to have the most generous membership all who give generously of their time, talents and treasure.
https://www.njteapartycoalition.org/Restoring-Honor.html
>The Village of Ridgewood : Man about Town
>17th Annual Car Show
Sponsored by Ridgewood Chambe of Commerce
Friday, September 10th from 6PM to 9PM at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. Non-Registration will open at 5PM on Walnut Street/Dayton. Parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early because spaces are limited! Registration fees are not refundable. Music will keep the evening lively and there will be trophies for many categories. Bring your family and friends to admire vintabe cars, enjoy some excellent dining and be part of a trademark, fun-filled experience in Ridgewood!
Ridgewood Street Fair
Sponsored by Village of Ridgewood Recreation
140 Quality Exhibitors of Arts and Crafts will be available at the Street Fair on E. Ridgewood Avenue. Kid’s Activities, Great Food and All Day Entertainment on Sunday, September 12th from Noon to 5PM. Free Admission. Raindate: September 19th. Promoted by: P.J.’s Promotion www.pjspromotions.com
>West Bergen Supportive Housing, 234 S. Broad Street
>West Bergen Supportive Housing, 234 S. Broad Street
The Site and Elevation Plans of the West Bergen Mental Healthcare Supportive Housing are available for informational purposes.
To view the original documents, please call the Building Department to make an appointment; Monday – Friday; 8:30AM – 4:30PM at 201/670-5500 x214 or email the Construction Official at tmerlino@ridgewoodnj.net
>Congress looks to punish top earners
>Will your tax bill skyrocket on Jan. 1?
Federal taxes will explode on Jan. 1. Unless Congress acts, people in the lowest bracket face a 50 percent increase. Top earners would owe tens of thousands more than they did this year. (Jackson, The Record)
https://www.northjersey.com/news/100209794_Will_your_tax_bill_skyrocket_on_Jan__1_.html
