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Two Ridgewood Resturants Named in New Jersey Monthly magazine New and Notable Restaurants in 2013

RAYMOND’S, Ridgewood

Raymond Badach and business partner Joanne Ricci open a long-awaited branch of their always-packed, atmospherically retro, all-days, all-meals, All-American Montclair eater and BYO. The new outpost has 140 seats indoors, compared to 90, but less outdoor seating, though a view of the park. 101 E Ridgewood Ave, raymondsnj.com

RIDGEWOOD FARE, Ridgewood

“American fusion” is the mantra of this cozy bistro, along with fresh, local, seasonal, and (when possible) organic and sustainable. Eleven wines by the bottle under $40. 26 Wisley Square, ridgewoodfare.com

https://njmonthly.com/articles/restaurants/new-and-notable-restaurants-of-2013.html

MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS FOR RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS – Saturday, August 10, 2013

Mayor Paul Aronsohn holds office hours for Ridgewood resident the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Council Chambers (Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room) on the fourth floor of Ridgewood Village Hall. The August session will be the second Saturday – August 10, 2013.

For an appointment to meet with the Mayor, please call the Village Clerk’s Office at 201-670-5500 ext. 206. You may come to the Mayor’s office hours without an appointment, but those with appointments will be given priority.

The Ridgewood Concert Band

Order early and save for the 2013-2014 Season
 
Full Subscription (All 5 Concerts)
Adult $75, Senior  $56, Student $26

Pick 3!
Adult $45, Senior $34, Student $16

https://ridgewoodband.org/top/default.aspx
2013-2014 Season Highlights

October 25, 2013:

“Salute to Our Nation’s Veterans” featuring guest soloist Donald Batchelder, principal trumpet of the New York City Opera, soprano Mary Kay Messenger and guest conductor Col. Bryan Shelburne, Director US Army Band, Pershing’s Own, Retired.  As always this concert is free for veterans and current active military members.

December 6, 2013:

“Winter Festival” featuring Prelude and Fugue in C Minor (Bach),  Puszta (Van der Roost) and Noisy Wheels of Joy (Whitacre).  The RCB will welcome guest conductor Edward Lisk.

February 7, 2014:

“Saxophone Spectacular” with guest saxophone soloists Kenneth Tse and Lois Hicks-Wozniak.

March 21, 2014:

“March Winds” with an exciting program featuring Concerto for Clarinet (Artie Shaw) with soloist Richard Summers and Overture to Pirates of the Penzance (Sullivan).

May 9, 2014:

“Season Finale” concert featuring pieces inspired by or about New Jersey including On the Jersey Shore (Pryor) and It Takes A Long Time To Grow Up In New Jersey (Vollinger).  Guest soloist Alan Baer, tuba player for the New York Philharmonic, will share the stage with the RCB.

https://ridgewoodband.org/top/default.aspx

Readers says  The New Village Manager will be screened more closely. He will have to be a DEMOCRAT, that donated to the party

The New Village Manager will be screened more closely. He will have to be a DEM, Have given heavily to the party and subscribe to our mayors politics for starters.

How much will Mayor Paul Aronsohn hatred for Gabbert going to cost the Ridgewood Tax payer.

For the rest of the village employees better change you affiliation from Rep to Dem and don’t forget to kiss up to the Mayor when you see him and never but never say no to him our you too will be on the outside looking in.

How much will it cost to fire Mr. Gabbert?

Whom does the mayor have in mind to replace him?

The answers to both questions are urgently needed and taxpayers deserve to know.

https://icareridgewood.org/

Some walk out, others voice frustration over forum on towering poles in Ridgewood
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
BY  CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
The Record

RIDGEWOOD — Residents of Hope Street and Spring Avenue went to a Public Service Electric and Gas workshop on Wednesday night expecting to air their concerns and ask questions about the recent installation of 65-foot-tall utility poles.

What those 60-plus residents got instead at Village Hall was a cut-and-dry informational exhibit — one they say left them exasperated.

More than 20 PSE&G employees staffed six tables set up in council chambers. Each table focused on a different aspect of the project, from construction and engineering to potential environmental impacts. The staffers invited residents to tour the tables and have their questions informally fielded.

But a majority of the residents walked out in protest. Others stayed, after the residents took a vote on how to respond to the format.

“This is not what I came here for,” muttered one as she exited. “Somehow, though, I’m not surprised.”

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/Some_walk_out_others_voice_frustration_over_forum_on_towering_poles_in_Ridgewood.html#sthash.4mnwJTF7.dpuf

Guiness Book: World’s Smallest Man….Paul Aronsohn
July 31,2013
Michele Robins

Ridgewood NJ, If  Mayor Aronsohn does succeed in getting both Gwenn Hauck and Albert Pucciarelli to sign on to his never-ending quest to oust Dr Gabbert, then who replaces him?

The mayor has a personal and political vendetta against Dr.Gabbert and his attacks on him both personally and professionally speak volumes, not of Dr. Gabbert, but of Paul Aronsohn.

Does the mayor have so little confidence in both Dr. Gabbert, as village manager and Stephen Sanzari, as CFO, that a Financial Oversight Board (chaired by none other than Nancy Johansen, wife of Paul Aronsohn AND Chris Christie fundraiser, John Johansen) is required?  An ad hoc group of citizens coming together to discuss ideas is one thing, a quasi-official “committee” with appointed members is quite another.

If  Mr. Sanzari, as CFO of the village, cannot adequately and effectively administer to the financial health of Ridgewood, then HE needs to be replaced (which I am NOT advocating for).

This is just another item on an ever-increasing list of “mayoral” over reach. What’s next?….we abolish our Faulkner Act form of government?  When Clinton, Richardson, McGreevy and Menendez are your political role models, “disgraced” and “former” are words you should get used to.  Everything that Americans detest about “government” has been laid at our door by a back-bencher with delusions of grandeur.

Clueless Obama Jobs Speech Once Again Misses the mark
July 31,2013
the  staff of the Ridgewood blog

Clueless Obama jobs speech once again misses the mark on Jobs and shows a continued complete lack of understanding how the free market economy works.

The President once again pushed for a top Tax Rate of 28% for Corporations, and a 40% rate for Small Business?

The New York Times reports that President Obama is reviving an old proposal to lower the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent (and 25 percent for manufacturers). Obama’s push to lower the corporate tax rate to 28 percent comes less than a year after he raised the top individual income tax rate, paid by many small businesses, to 39.6 percent.

The President stuck to the generic “close the loops debate ” and  failed to explain in detail which loopholes would be closed.or why?

Could someone please tell the president that small business generates most the jobs in the US and the continued attacks on small business are shutting down one of the main drivers of the economy .

Government Promises to Stop Lying Because of Drudge Report Spotlight

Shows the power of the real media in breaking through the electronic Berlin Wall

Adan Salazar and Alex Jones
Infowars.com
July 28, 2013

In a groveling public display earlier this week, the Department of Defense announced plans to increase its public affairs efforts due to the devastating effect independent media is having on the Pentagon’s ability to control its news, more specifically, its ability to quash negative news stories before they go viral.

On Thursday, the DoD bemoaned DrudgeReport.com and the fact that, because of citizen journalists, social media and other online platforms reporting news in real time, the public is more quickly becoming aware of the constant patterns of contradictions and habitual lying by a government long ago captured by a group of corrupt interests.

https://www.infowars.com/government-promises-to-stop-lying-under-drudge-report-spotlight/

Saudi Prince: Fracking Is Threat To Kingdom

Prince knows what American Media and Politicians fail to grasp

As the fracking revolution eases demand for the kingdom’s oil and gas, a billionaire prince warns his nation to find new income.

Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said the Gulf Arab kingdom needed to reduce its reliance on crude oil and diversify its revenues.

His warning comes as rising shale energy supplies in the United States cut global demand for Saudi oil.

In an open letter to his country’s oil minister Ali al Naimi and other government heads, published on Sunday via his Twitter account, Prince Alwaleed said demand for oil from Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) member states was “in continuous decline”.

https://news.sky.com/story/1121610/saudi-prince-fracking-is-threat-to-kingdom

Exclusive: Signs of declining economic security
By HOPE YEN
— Jul. 28 4:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four out of 5 U.S. adults struggle with joblessness, near poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives, a sign of deteriorating economic security and an elusive American dream.

Survey data exclusive to The Associated Press points to an increasingly globalized U.S. economy, the widening gap between rich and poor and loss of good-paying manufacturing jobs as reasons for the trend.

The findings come as President Barack Obama tries to renew his administration’s emphasis on the economy, saying in recent speeches that his highest priority is to “rebuild ladders of opportunity” and reverse income inequality.

https://bigstory.ap.org/article/exclusive-4-5-us-face-near-poverty-no-work-0

The Ridgewood Guild : Music in the Night

The Ridgewood Guild “Music in the Night” evening performance series will be in its 4th Season this summer. Every Friday night from 7:00 – 9:00p.m. during the summer months, musicians will be performing in several locations throughout downtown. These talented performers have created quite a buzz, so come join the fun!

If you can strum a guitar, blow a horn or croon a tune, email us for an audition or call 201-493-9911

GRAYDON POOL TAKE A BREAK FORM THE HEAT

The Village Council and the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation announce that memberships are on sale for the summer season and all are invited to join the Graydon Pool facility as season members for the 2013 summer season. Come enjoy fun in the sun so close to home!

Pool features include a shaded playground, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, picnic area, sheltered pavilion, charcoal grills, and The Water’s Edge Café. Additional amenities include a lending library of reading books, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tables, shuffleboard, four-squares and hop-scotch. Special programs include “Storytime Under a Tree” for the little ones on Thursday and swim instruction for children and adults, as well as an adaptive swim class. The Graydon Swim Team welcomes youth members, ages 8 to 14.

Resident fees are $110 per adult, $100 per child (ages 2 through 15) and $20 for seniors (62 and older). Non-resident adults will be charged $175 and children, ages 2 through 15, will be charged $155 for the13 week season.

Badges are on sale and can be purchased from the comfort of home on Community Pass at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass (Visa and MasterCard are accepted). In person registration assistance is available at the Graydon Pool Badge Office, 259 North Maple Avenue. Badges may be purchased daily throughout the operating season, June 1st through Septemer 2nd.

Details are available at www.ridgewoodnj.net/graydon or you may call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 with any questions or if special accommodations are needed.

photo by Michael Shetler

Kasschau Shell Schedule for 2013

The Kasschau Memorial Shell in Ridgewood for 55 years has been presenting Free Summer Entertainment Under the Stars!

Tuesday, July 30
Mack Brandon & The Connection Popular Gospel
Sponsors: Daily Treat Family
Tradition and The Village of Ridgewood

AUGUST
Thursday. August 1
Group Therapy “The Best of Rock & Soul”
Sponsor: Boiling Spring Savings Bank

Tuesday, August 6
Rio Clemente & Friends, Bishop of Jazz
Sponsors: Boiling Springs Savings Bank
The Village of Ridgewood

Steve Lonegan Exposes Cory Booker’s Failed Record on Jobs

“I have been fortunate to run several small businesses and experience the satisfaction that comes from building a successful venture. I have seen firsthand what it takes to create jobs in this country and this state, and I can tell you definitively – it is not government bureaucrats.”

TEANECK, NJ – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan held a press conference today in Teaneck at the site of one of his small businesses, challenging Cory Booker’s dismal record on jobs. This was the second stop on Mayor Lonegan’s “Expose Cory Booker” tour.

“I have been fortunate to run several small businesses and experience the satisfaction that comes from building a successful venture,” Mayor Lonegan said. “I have seen firsthand what it takes to create jobs in this country and this state, and I can tell you definitively – it is not government bureaucrats.

“In contrast, Cory Booker has worked in government his entire life. He has not created one job – not one. His jobs plan in this Senate race can be summed up in two words: More government. He has called for ‘innovation hubs with robust oversight,’ because, fundamentally, he believes that government is the solution to all of our problems.

“While Cory Booker puts his faith in government bureaucrats, I prefer to put my faith in the hardworking, entrepreneurial American people. While Cory Booker thinks government oversight and regulation will spur job growth, I know from experience that growth and invention occur when we allow our natural creative instincts to thrive.

“Consider some of the great innovations of the past decade. There was no ‘robust oversight,’ no political appointee or lifetime bureaucrat looking over the shoulder of Steve Jobs as he worked to change our lives by developing the iPod or iPhone. No government official with a clipboard stalked Henry Ford around his factory, no senior official from the administration tracked Bill Gates’ progress.

“Yet Booker and his Democratic colleagues promote exactly this kind of stifling environment where the best and brightest are reduced to cogs in a massive governmental machine.”