Village Council Public Workshop
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
MARCH 4, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Village of Ridgewood Village Council Public Workshop : Master Plan, Water Rates ,COAH, Reimagine Ridgewood Public Library
Category: Coronavirus
Ridgewood Planning Board Takes on New Village Master Plan Tonight at 7:30pm
Planning Board Public Meeting
PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.
(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)
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Louisville Naval Museum bails out the USS Ling in the Hackensack river
photo by ArtChick
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Louisville Naval Museum bails out the USS Ling in the Hackensack river. According to the Louisville Naval Museum the Louisville Naval Museum Fundraiser effort is in Phase 1 of our capital campaign with the goal to raise $100,000. “Phase 1: Ready the USS Ling” will finance the preparation of the USS Ling for transport to the Louisville area. This includes necessary mechanical, legal and logistical expenses. We will focus on raising $10K from Facebook donations through the months of December and January. This initial infusion of much-needed funds will allow us to do critical work to launch this campaign. Any donation is greatly appreciated, and sharing is encouraged. Thank you for your commitment and support in this effort!
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Increased Taxes and Spending Won’t Help New Jersey Grow
By Tom Bracken and Michele Siekerka, Opportunity NJ
Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy’s recent Budget Address painted an optimistic picture of New Jersey’s current financial health and future prospects, declaring victory on goals that included “restoring fiscal responsibility” and “delivering property tax relief” as if the work were already done. While we appreciate the Governor’s commitment to business growth, workforce development, and investments in infrastructure, making New Jersey a competitive regional powerhouse means forging a difficult path ahead — and this budget proposal won’t get us there.
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Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
When: Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Auditorium
Dinner: Full-Course Corned Beef & Cabbage Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks
Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Auditorium
Dinner: Full-Course Corned Beef & Cabbage Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks
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Federal Court Orders Deposition of Hillary Clinton on Emails and Benghazi Attack Records
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Washington DC, Judicial Watch today announced that U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth granted Judicial Watch’s request to depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about her emails and Benghazi attack documents. The court also ordered the deposition of Clinton’s former Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills and two other State Department officials.
Additionally, the court granted Judicial Watch’s request to subpoena Google for relevant documents and records associated with Clinton’s emails during her tenure at the State Department.
Active Shooter Seminar at Paramus Veterans Facility
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Paramus N J, NJOHSP and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs completed a seminar for the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home on February 5. The seminar focused on response and recovery operations to prepare residents, administrators, staff, vendors, and visitors in the event a hostile intruder with weapons enters the nursing home facility.
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JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS INVESTING $150 MILLION IN ITS FRANCHISEES’ RESTAURANTS
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Ridgewoood NJ,Jersey Mike’s Subs is embarking on a systemwide renovation program that’s expected to cost $75,000 per store, which the franchisor has agreed to pick up across the 1,700-unit quick-service sandwich chain for a total projected outlay of $150 million.
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Ridgewood School District Communication Survey
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is conducting a district communication survey in preparation for the development of a District Communication Plan, which will be launched in September 2020. We value feedback from all stakeholders in our community and would appreciate your input!
This survey is intended for parents, current high school students, alumni, staff members, Ridgewood residents, Ridgewood business owners, and anyone in the community who has an interest in our public schools. All members of a household are encouraged to submit an individual response.
The district communication survey can be accessed through the link below and the District News section of the website. The survey will be open until midnight on Monday, March 23.
To access the survey, please click here or go to https://www.surverymonkey.com/r/rps_communication_survey.
Vision 2024: Meeting Needs of Today’s Learner and Tomorrow’s Workplace
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D., is Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools. Dr. Fishbein can be reached at 201-670-2700, ext. 10530, or via e-mail at [email protected].
How can we best prepare our students for success in the workplace? As an educator and the leader of the district, this is a question that must be carefully considered and revisited often to ensure that we are meeting the needs of today’s learners in preparation for both the current workplace and the one of the future. While a rigorous and current academic program is the core of our Tradition of Excellence, this was also one of the guiding questions contemplated during the development of the Vision 2024 Strategic Plan. Skills that were previously identified as “soft” skills have recently taken the forefront of must-have qualities sought by employers. Similarly, our Strategic Planning Council and Steering Committee identified creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and resilience as essential competencies; these became known as the “Habits of Learning” that feed into the ultimate goal of Vision 2024–lifelong learning.
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Montvale Mayor and candidate for Congress in NJ-5, Mike Ghassali Calls for Close of Borders Until Coronavirus is Under Control
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor and candidate for Congress in NJ-5, Mike Ghassali called for closing the US Border with Mexico until Coronavirus is successfully contained.
“I urge President Trump and leaders in Congress to act swiftly to contain the Coronavirus outbreak by closing our border with Mexico. This commonsense safety precaution will save lives and keep everyday Americans safe.” Stated Ghassali. “It is time that our government put public safety and the health of Americans above all else.”
Recent reports claim that new cases of the coronavirus have been identified in northern Mexico, only miles from the US border.
NJ Governor Murphy Updates the Public on the Status of Coronavirus in the State
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EWING NJ, Governor Phil Murphy, joined by State health and emergency management officials at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center, highlighted New Jersey’s preparedness measures amid the global novel coronavirus outbreak. New Jersey has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Competitive Race Developing in 5th Congressional District Long Time Republican Party Activist and 2018 Republican Nominee Beating Gottheimer
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Ridgewood NJ, The 2020 race for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District of New Jersey is shaping up to be a very competitive campaign in the 2020 election. The Ridgewood Blog has obtained a poll commissioned by Assemblyman Bob Auth showing the deep vulnerability of incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer. Republican candidate John McCann, the 2018 Republican nominee, is currently leading Gottheimer in the race 40.4% to 38.9%. McCann is seeking a rematch this year setting up a very competitive race in the 5th Congressional district if he selected as the Republican nominee.
Assemblyman Auth briefly entered the Republican contest for the 5th district seat but decided against a candidacy this year citing the need for Republican Party unity and the challenges of organizing a district wide campaign in less than 200 days.
Ax Therapy? Find Out Why Ax Throwing Is All the Rage Now
The ax throwing craze is coming for New Jersey. And, just like an ax hurtling toward a target, there’s nothing that can stand in its way. All across the country, ax throwing clubs have been popping up, offering eager sports-enthusiasts the chance to compete with their friends, throwing a real ax at a wooden target.
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The Board of Education meets Monday, March 2, 2020 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The Board meets at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3 at 7:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or to watch from home on Fios channel 33. Meetings are also streamed via the “BOE Webcast” tab on the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
Meeting webcasts are immediately available on the district website.
Click here to view the agenda in PDF format.
