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NJBIA Statement on Governor’s Decision to Reopen Health and Fitness Centers while Failing to Lift Prohibition on Indoor Dining:
NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka released the following statement regarding the partial reopening of health and fitness centers that was announced by Gov. Phil Murphy today.
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Ridgewood NJ, Below are statements from two Planet Fitness franchise owners in New Jersey in response to Governor Murphy’s announcement that gyms may reopen as of Tuesday, September 1st.
Hon. Craig Benson, former Governor of New Hampshire and Planet Fitness Board Member and franchise owner in New Jersey who operates 18 gyms. Governor Benson is a New Jersey native
“Fitness centers are critical to the mental, physical and financial health for New Jerseyans, and we are grateful that Governor Murphy has announced that we can reopen with safety protocols in place. Throughout the reopening process, we will continue to collaborate with local, county and state health officials to ensure that our members can work out again in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, and our staff can get back to work.
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Is that cookware set’s non-stick coating already flaking off after less than 1 year of moderate use through no fault of your own? Does that phone seem to run slower shortly after a new model was released? Are you going bonkers because no repair shop in the country seem to carry that spare part for your beloved lawnmower? If the answer is yes many times over, you may be dealing with a case of planned obsolescence, a fancy word used to explain why today’s consumer products are no longer as resilient as Grandma’s.
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Ridgewood NJ, KB US Holdings, Inc. (“KB or the Company”), parent company of the Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market subsidiary banners, today announced it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the Company for $75 million. To facilitate an orderly sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”).
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Woodworking is a sophisticated craft, as many people would realize since it requires accurate measurements and the use of appropriate tools. When you are a newbie in woodworking, it is a good idea to start small then learn the ropes until you gain sufficient experience to use sophisticated tools. It is a good idea to start with basic manual or power tools that are simple to operate if you are a beginner in this field. Additionally, it is essential to consider small projects as well that are easy to accomplish if you are an amateur. Here are some of the necessary tools for the first woodworking project that you can consider.
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People come up with great business ideas every day. If you’re like most people, there’s a high chance that one or more ideas that could earn you handsomely in the business realm have popped into your mind. While some are not actionable, putting business ideas into action is a real challenge for many aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Do you have an innovative idea that you’re struggling to turn into a profitable venture? Well, this article is for you. Here are six tips to turn your innovative ideas into a successful business. Continue reading 6 Ways to Turn Your Innovative Ideas Into a Successful Business
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training program was designed to improve the healthcare industry via securing patients’ sensitive information, facilitating the administrative processes for healthcare industries, and, ultimately, reducing costs. Because any person with access to PHI is required to take that training, it is important to understand how it works and why healthcare providers have to give that training to their employees. Healthcare staff in group health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, or healthcare insurance companies are required to take this training as well. If you want to know why this training is so important, continue reading these following points.
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Having a baby is breathtaking, and you do not want to miss out on this experience worrying about what you need and don’t have. At this point, you want to entirely focus on your newborn, to be fully in the moment.
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Ridgewood NJ, Brian Gatens of Ridgewood, NJ is an ultra-endurance adventure racer, competing in round- the-clock races involving trail running, mountain biking, kayak paddling, and orienteering. This year, with his race season cancelled due to Covid-19, he is re-directing his efforts to the Verizon Virtual Corporate Classic 5K!
Continue reading One of a Kind Virtual 5K Adds an Ultra Marathon
photo by Boyd Loving
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey residents will be permitted to vote early and in person at designated polling sites if legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce is swiftly enacted into law.
DeCroce’s legislation will permit voters to cast their ballots for candidates in the November election starting 14 days before the General Election. The legislation states that each county board of elections shall designate the building in each municipality in which the office of the municipal clerk is located as the site for early voting to occur.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has created an interesting website to upgrade Your yard for wildlife! With all the extra time at home lately, lots of people are trading travel plans for house projects, starting gardens, and finding ways to make our yards a little more cozy, colorful, and self-sufficient. The right kind of landscaping can also make a better home for beneficial insects (and other wildlife, too), for whom backyard habitats are important “stepping-stones” that keep their populations healthy and connected.
Jersey-Friendly Yards has great tips to help you create that better yard! Mow less and flower more…get inspired with the Interactive Yard tool:
The Interactive Yard – Learn how to transform yours into a Jersey-Friendly Yard!
Catch the summer webinar series, “Wild About Jersey-Friendly Yards,” to get bonus pointers for your backyard habitat. And check the Jersey-Friendly plant database to pick the best native plantings for your specific part of the Garden State.
See our Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey Guidance Document (Chapter 4, page 9) for even more resources like these. You don’t need a lot of land to be part of the CHANJ!
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Ridgewood NJ, Bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick and Senate President Steve Sweeney, to reimburse restaurants that had spent money on supplies in preparation for indoor dining’s return passed unanimously out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Ridgewood NJ, Currently, New Jersey driver’s licenses can be suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket or failure to show up in court to address the fine. The court notifies the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend a person’s driving privileges until the debt is paid.
Continue reading You Can Walk from an Assault Charge but Not a Parking Ticket
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Ridgewood NJ a recent visitor to the Village had this to say about the central business district on Facebook, “Things are tough enough for businesses with a governor who shuts everything down – We have a home in Florida with a governor who knows how to keep business open or at least moves toward reopening. NJ is ridiculous. We go to Village of Ridgewood to support local restaurants. Roads are closed – good to see accommodation yet Ridgewood squeezes $8,000 a weekend out or restaurants to use the street. We see a parking area in poorly marked lots and my wife sees spots open – went too far and turned around to park. Parked wrong way in the lot. I got out and paid the machine. After breakfast we came back to find a $55 parking ticked for parking the wrong way. It turned out to be an expensive breakfast. Well played Ridgewood – parking is messed up with streets closed, so why be so aggressive with enforcement? This is not a time for screwing with people with over zealous enforcement. We can afford the ticket and will pay it. Many people are hurting and can’t. But we will not be back to Ridgewood anytime soon. I feel bad for the business and the mess they’re dealing with but if the Village treats the customers like this, unfortunately the businesses suffer until they force change. This experience and the difference how things are done in Tampa Bay Area of Florida and the state in general shows why people are voting with their feet and leaving NJ and NY.”
