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Ridgewood NJ, word from inside Village Hall is that Councilman Voigt has gone ballistic. Claims he had no idea the reporter who spoke to him was going to write an article. Isn’t that generally what reporters are paid to do; that is, write articles?
Ridgewood NJ, Friends of the Ridgewood Library is allocating $25,000 to the Library Reimagine facility project, the $7.7 million and 18 month renovation. Nowhere in the letter from Friend does it mention facility renovation as a possible category of allocation.
Oh, and reserve funds should also not be allocated as private donation. When public funds or donations are taken, there are strict obligations to follow the intent as indicated.
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Ridgewood NJ, The holidays are approaching, which means that residents will be traveling out of town and packages are being delivered to many homes. During this time leading up to the holidays, home burglaries increase, and typically occur during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., when it is dark and no one is home. Please be aware that Public Safety is the Village of Ridgewood’s #1 priority, so here are some helpful tips to be used to protect your home and vehicles from burglaries:
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, has issued a scam alert, Seems someone is sending out emails and or text messages using Father Ron’s name.
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photos by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood’s 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony held at Van Neste Memorial Park 11/11/2019.
From the Ridgewood PBA Local 20 Facebook page,” Today We celebrate and give Thanks to our Veterans. We agree with our Mayor @ramon_hache as he said we must give gratitude to them each and every day. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. “
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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for a creative and fun activity this fall? Il Lisian Floral Design is excited to teach introductory floral design classes at Flora’s Cottage@floras.cottages in Ridgewood, NJ! Seasonal flowers and attractive wine will inspire you to create beautiful arrangements in a rustic setting. A great way to get ready for the holidays!
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Dear VC
Thank you for having a session on the Library.
Some key points…
* How could RPL ask for $3.7 million when the cap is $200/psf and the building is noted as 34k sf?
* Most don’t want the prominent stairs. Don’t take my word for it. Do your own research. You are signing off on the project after all.
* Teen center should be much bigger if that is a key reason for the reno.
* We should find a more flow effective way of ushering light into the place. The light fixture is better these days.
* Library is about reading and learning. Books are core to that process. It is about books, then other elements and aspects work around it.
* Auditorium expands to alleviate a few standing rooms only shows makes zero sense.
Thank you.
Steve Kim
Ramon M Hache Susan Traina Knudsen Michael Sedon Bernadette Walsh
(Jeff blocked me, so can’t be linked)
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Ridgewood NJ, This Sunday 2-5pm! A perfect opportunity to meet our Instructors, research taking a class and see the quality of Art available for sale at our events. We offer Young People’s classes starting at age 9 as well as Adult Classes in a variety of mediums. All students are taught in direct correlation to their own personal skill level.
Come see all that RAI has to offer!
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Ridgewood NJ, In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, all Village offices will be closed Monday, October 14th. Sanitation and Recycling schedules will be suspended that day. The Recycling Center will also be closed.
” Our town is infested with personal interest groups that have found a way of using public money to progress themselves, friends and family. It’s metastasized and rotting us to the core. “
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department made short work of a fully involved 20 foot by 30 foot detached garage located in the rear of a single family home on the 200 block of Claremont Road, Ridgewood late Thursday night, 09/19. No mutual aid fire companies were requested at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services also responded to the incident. No injuries were reported.
” Is there a possibility that the owners are tired of paying for their cars and deliberately “conveniently forget” the key fobs and possessions left in the car? Maybe they are like the “self-centered ass” who either figure “it will never happen to me” Or “who cares, I have insurance”. People have been reminded often enough to do the correct procedures which usually can keep their cars in safety to still have people who accidentally “forget” in the vast number of robberies we are currently seeing! “
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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends Bookstore and The Women’s Club of Ridgewood presents , An Evening and Conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton
and Chelsea Clinton.
EVENT SOLD OUT…CALL STORE TO BE PUT ON WAIT LIST 201-445-0726
” High density housing is pitched as some great humanitarian effort of sorts, but in reality is nothing more than exploitation of the poor and of a communities resources, for the profit of an outside interest (a corporation, investors/developers etc.) That profit will be dangled in front of your counsel members, commissioners and elected officials, and they will be corrupted by it, selling their community off for personal monetary gain. Communities must come together to support & educate each other in order to say NO to these proposals and not be fooled by the smoke & mirrors sales pitch story of housing shortage and increased revenues. “
The Rev. Gregory Lisby file photo
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Ridgewood NJ, a priest the Rev. Gregory Lisby who previously served at Christ Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey, from 2010 to 2015 was arrested on Sept. 12 and charged with possession of child pornography after FBI agents raided the rectory where he lives with his husband, the church’s rector in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts.
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