>Ridgewood Blog Poll : 81% do not think the Village Planning Board reflects the views of residents 


Do you think the Village Planning Board Accurately reflects the views of the residents ?

Yes

47

No

205

Total Votes : 252

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The Hermitage: Today 1-4 p.m.Civil War Winter Encampment

January 15-16, 2011, 1-4 p.m.Civil War Winter Encampment

The members of Company B, 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers, will stage a special winter encampment on the grounds of the Hermitage National Historic Landmark on the weekend of January 15-16, 2011, the museum’s public hours (1-4 p.m.). The Civil War re-enactor group, based in Clifton, New Jersey, also hosts an encampment at The Hermitage in May. The unit will set up the outdoor Winter Encampment regardless of the presence of snow. In fact, they are hoping for snow to add to the realism of their living history portrayal of the hardships encountered by soldiers during the Civil War. On display will be tents in which soldiers endured the harsh elements, as well as other displays of wintertime provisions. In addition, there will be indoor displays of Civil War artifacts, as well as engaging hands-on activities for families with children to learn more about this important era in American history.

Entry to the Winter Encampment is included with regular admission to the museum: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; and $4 for children. Museum members and chilren under 6 are admitted free. Hours are 1-4 p.m. both days.

The Hermitage
335 North Franklin Turnpike
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423-1035
Telephone: (201) 445-8311
Fax: (201) 445-0437

>Blame Righty: A condensed history
by Michelle Malkin
Creators Syndicate
Copyright 2010

https://michellemalkin.com/2011/01/14/blame-righty-a-condensed-history/

I agree with President Obama. When it comes to politicizing random violence, he and his supporters have been “far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than” they do. Recognition is the first step toward reconciliation. It’s time to recognize the poisonous pervasiveness of the Blame Righty meme.

For the past two years, Democrat officials, liberal activists, and journalists have jumped to libelous conclusions about individual shooting sprees committed by mentally unstable loners with incoherent delusions all over the ideological map. The White House now pledges to swear off “pointing fingers or assigning blame.” Alas, the Obama administration’s political and media foot soldiers have proven themselves incapable of such restraint.

https://michellemalkin.com/2011/01/14/blame-righty-a-condensed-history/

….In May 2010, liberal New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg tried to preemptively pin the Times Square bombing attempt on “someone with a political agenda that doesn’t like the health care bill or something.” The culprit was unrepentant Muslim jihadist Faisal Shahzad.

https://michellemalkin.com/2011/01/14/blame-righty-a-condensed-history/

>Restaurant Week in Ridgewood sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Sun, January 16, 2011 – Sun, January 23, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Business District in Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

Event Description

Ridgewood’s famous Restaurant Week 2011
Sunday-January 16 through Thursday January 20 –
Sunday-January 23 through Thursday January 27
FREE Parking all day Sunday and after 6:00pm
Monday-Saturday.

Participanting restaurants will offer a pre-fixe menu for $20.11+tax/tip. (beverage not included)

Call restaurants for details of offer-

Amano Neopolitan 201-493-2000
LaTour,French-American*
*Lunch only 201-445-5056
TreVoci 201-857-3494
LaPiazza Bistro Italiano 201-447-5111
Blend 201-447-4343
Marcello’s Restaurant 201-652-2120
The Stable Restaurant * 201-444-1199
*except Sunday’s
Sushi X1 201-689-7878
Mediterraneo 201-447-0022
Mekong Grill 201-445-0011
Dim Sum Dynasty 201-652-0686
Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen 201-251-8686
Sakurabana 201-447-6525
Basil & Thyme 201-240-0528
Smith Brothers 201-444-8111
It’s Greek To Me 201-612-2600

Call Ridgewood Chamber for additional information
201-445-2600 or email: info@ridgewoodchamber.com

>Ridgewood Station: Construction Project Update January 2011 – Ticket Office is Now Open

As of January 2011, station improvements continue at Ridgewood Station with project completion expected in late summer 2011.

The ADA compliant restrooms, upgraded waiting room and ticket agent office are now open. A ticket agent is available weekdays between 5 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

When completed, the project will bring the station into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and improve the functionality of the station. Work on both the center island platform and the elevators are scheduled to be completed late summer 2011 when Ridgewood Station will be fully accessible.

Please be aware that Ridgewood Station is NOT accessible to customers with disabilities at this time. Customers requiring an accessible station should use Ramsey Route 17 Station instead.

In 2011, customers can expect to see the following construction activity:

Center island platform and canopy
Platform lighting and public address systems
Variable Messaging Screens with real-time train departures and announcements
Landscaping of Garber Square Park
Activation of elevators at the end of project
Closure of outbound low-level platform
Installation of etched glass panels in center island platform shelters
Paving and restriping of the Garber Square commuter parking lot
Franklin Avenue sidewalk closed through summer 2011
Continuing through summer 2011, the Franklin Avenue sidewalk under the railroad overpass will be closed for ongoing long-term construction work the Franklin Avenue Bridge. In addition, one lane of Franklin Avenue (normally used for right turns onto North Broad Street) will be closed intermittently to vehicular traffic. During this time, NJ TRANSIT will install two new elevators and make stairway improvements. Customers who use the Franklin Avenue underpass should use the pedestrian tunnel at the south end of the station to access North Broad Street, Wilsey Square and Garber Square.

For your safety, please obey all posted signs and do not travel through barricaded areas.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to improve Ridgewood Station. NJ TRANSIT will continue to keep customers updated on the progress of the project.

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Comprehensive List of Tax Hikes in Obamacare

From Ryan Ellis on Friday, January 14, 2011 6:00 AM

Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on an historic repeal of the Obamacare law. While there are many reasons to oppose this flawed government health insurance law, it is important to remember that Obamacare is also one of the largest tax increases in American history. Below is a comprehensive list of the two dozen new or higher taxes that pay for Obamcare’s expansion of government spending and interference between doctors and patients.

Individual Mandate Excise Tax(Jan 2014): Starting in 2014, anyone not buying “qualifying” health insurance must pay an income surtax according to the higher of the following

Read more: https://www.atr.org/index.php#ixzz1B70E0kdl

>Week of January 17 – Sanitation – If new snow…garbage to the curb

Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday- No sanitation collection

Tuesday, January 18th – West Side sanitation collection; Recycle Area 1

Wednesday, January 19th – East side sanitation collection; Recycle Area 2

Thursday, January 20th -West Side sanitation collection; Recycling Area 3

Friday, January 21th – East Side sanitation collection; Recycling Area 4

There will be no bulk pick up due to the holiday.

Normal rear yard garbage should resume provided we do not get the storm which is predicted for Monday night into Tuesday requiring sanitation collection at the curb.

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Cruise it or Lose it

The hardships of winter weather have been proven to raise anxiety and stress levels. For fast-relief from the winter blues, cruise it before you lose it.

The choice is yours…

Choose SIMPLICITY without sacrificing VALUE. Upfront, affordable prices include pre-paid room, transportation, entertainment, and all-inclusive dining.

Choose ROMANCE, including secluded beaches, en suite dining, and spa treatment for two.

Choose FAMILY FUN with a variety of activities ranging from kids’ clubs and rock climbing to casinos and night clubs.

Choose CUISINE. Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients, old standbys like pizza and ice-cream, or spa cuisine for a healthy alternative.

Choose NEW HORIZONS beyond the snow covered streets of Ridgewood. Over 150 distinctive ships and 1,800 ports of call offer an unbelievable array of places to see and things to do.

As Winter Breaks approach, choose to CRUISE. But don’t forget your most important choice of all, the choice to speak to a travel professional at THE TRAVEL CENTER in Ridgewood.

* American Express® Cardmembers may be eligible to receive exclusive benefits and offers – from earning double Membership Rewards® points to paying with points.

www.TheTravelCenterAE.com
“Ridgewood’s ONLY travel agency.”

The Travel Center/American Express
50 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-3311
RidgewoodAmex@gmail.com

>Nanny State: NJ Politician Proposes License Plates For Bicycles

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If a proposed bill becomes law in New Jersey, bicyclists will have to pay to register bikes or face a fine.

The bill, introduced by Democratic New Jersey assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker of Essex, requires owners to register bikes with the Motor Vehicle Commission for $10 dollars a piece or face fines up to $100. A license plate would be issued and will have to be displayed when riding on public roads. Plates would be valid for two years.

John Boyle with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is against the proposed bill.

MORE: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/01/13/nj-politician-proposes-license-plates-for-bicycles/

>N.J. mayors plan to seek more shared services

A large number of New Jersey mayors say they plan to seek sharing services with other towns or their school districts or county governments in an attempt to meet the new state law that requires them to keep annual property tax hikes at no more than 2 percent. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)

https://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-mayors-plan-to-seek-more-shared-services

>Superior Court : N.J. must prove sufficient school funding

New Jersey must show that its current level of school funding is sufficient to provide the “thorough and efficient” education required by the state constitution, according to a Superior Court ruling released Thursday. (Giordano, The Philadelphia Inquirer)

https://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20110114_N_J__must_prove_sufficient_school_funding.html#ixzz1B0QS9Yfy

>Illinois raises taxes – N.J. hopes to lure its business

Watch out, Illinois: New Jersey wants your businesses.

It is a time-honored tradition for mayors and governors of neighboring cities and states to compete for large corporations with tax breaks and other incentives. (Pérez-Peña, The New York Times)

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/nyregion/14illinois.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

>New Jersey agency’s borrowing costs as state scales back sale: Muni credit

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority scaled back the week’s largest bond offering as tax- exempt municipal yields climbed and Governor Chris Christie made comments about the state’s financial well-being. (McGrail, Bloomberg)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-14/new-jersey-agency-s-borrowing-costs-as-state-scales-back-sale-muni-credit.html

>Christie vows to close failing schools, open new charters

Governor Christie pledged Thursday to close failing schools, open new charter schools and consider concentrating the state’s resources for students with autism in schools whose programs already stand out. (Akin, The Record)

https://www.northjersey.com/news/state/politics/011311_Christie_takes_reform_agenda_on_road_first_stop_is_Paramus_today.html

>Gov. Christie pushes five-year performance review for teachers

Gov. Chris Christie, who wants to scrap teacher tenure, today said he would like a system that reviews teacher performance every five years.

Christie suggested placing teachers on five-year contracts. When a contract expires, the teacher’s performance would be reviewed and decision would be made whether to renew for another five years, he said today at a town hall meeting in Paramus. (Gibson, The Star-Ledger)

https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/gov_christie_discusses_teacher.html