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Reader says , “Closing either direction is just stupid. It fixes NOTHING and only creates problems”

Ridgewood's Glenwood Road to become one way street east of Upper Boulevard

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“I drive up and down this road every morning as I take my kid to school. It is fine. I have done it for years and never had a problem. It is a big time saving shortcut. It mostly serves upper RW, HHK sees no benefit from using it. I have never heard of anyone head on collisions, people getting hit etc. Drivers respect each other most of the time. If the problem is with commercial drivers then just put a huge sign that says “No commercial driving. Fine $500. ” and that’s that. And police can also survey the area more often for violators. Closing either direction is just stupid. It fixes NOTHING and only creates problems. Those who can’t use the road anymore will fly down Maple to compensate for the time lost by nor being able to use the shortcut. Knuckleheads will be knuckleheads no matter how much you try to control them.
@Felipe. Majority of HHK station parking lot is used by RW residents.”

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Reader asks , “Who benefits from the closing(Glenwood Road)?”

Ridgewood's Glenwood Road to become one way street east of Upper Boulevard

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What’s the rationale behind closing this road? Too many auto accidents? Too many vehiclular deaths? Too many pedestrian injuries? Too expensive to maintain? Too many stuck trucks? Who benefits from the closing? Remember, It’s ALWAYS all about the money. Figure out who’s making more money or who’s spending less if the road’s been closed, and you’ll know why it happens.

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The Importance of a Clean Home

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Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say! Well, this statement couldn’t be any truer when it comes to your home. While there’s hardly any fun in dusting, wiping, vacuuming, brushing, scrubbing and washing stuff in your home, no doubt about it, there are more than a dozen reasons why keeping your home clean is important. 

From keeping you and your family healthy to maintaining your home’s comfort, your overall well-being largely depends on how clean your home is.

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Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M Hache Updates the NJDOT Plan to Change Glenwood Road to a One Way Street

Ridgewood's Glenwood Road to become one way street east of Upper Boulevard

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Ridgewood NJ ,Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M Hache said on Facebook.”Just an update on the NJDOT plan to change Glenwood Road to a one way street at the bottom of the hill leading into Ho-Ho-Kus. I have personally reached out to Gov. Murphy’s office to seek his support in pushing back on the NJDOT plan. Not only do I disagree with their plan, the NJDOT did not properly inform the Village and have failed to exhaust all available and logical options. Furthermore, I believe the NJDOT failed to provide adequate justification for their plan while not properly considering the impact of such plan on our residents. I would like for the Village Council to explore our available legal options which is why I have placed this on Closed Session for Wednesday night.”

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Ridgewood Ymca Annual Gala- The Y Makes Magic Happen

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Ridgewood NJ, Please join us for a magical evening to help us raise funds for youth, families and seniors across the over 43 communities we serve.
Dinner & Cocktails
Magical Entertainment featuring Magician Chris Deleo
Live & Silent Auctions
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Honoree:
Victoria Bennett
Retired Camp Bernie Executive Director for her 28 years of dedication and leadership to the YMCA
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Hackensack Golf Club
6:30 PM
Cocktail Attire, with a pop of blue
2020 Y Gala Made Possible By:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/fcP/

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Reader says , “It’s no more Village it’s turning into a city”

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“To my fellow residents what the hell is going to happen another 3 to 5 years in the village of Ridgewood with all this expense. The services are not the same they are dwindling little by little. All village departments are short on staffing. Yes we have great school system great police fire EMTs sanitation recycling do a great job but come on, the village Ridgewood It’s not what are used to be. It’s no more Village it’s turning into a city”

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Multiple Accidents at Ridgewood Crash Scene

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Ridgewood NJ, One (1) individual was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 02/03, crash at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Paramus Road, Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to the incident. Tow trucks removed all three (3) vehicles involved. A second crash occurred during the accident investigation when a pick up truck unlawfully crossed police lines and backed into a stationary object. It is not known whether the pick up truck driver was issued a summons in connection with the second crash.

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Mary Higgins Clark, ‘Queen Of Suspense’ And NJ Resident, Dies

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Ridgewood NJ,Mary Higgins Clark, ‘Queen Of Suspense’ And NJ Resident, has died , she was 92. Over the years she made many local appearances in the Village particularly at Bookends.

Some of Clark’s novels that were based around New Jersey included “The Cradle Will Fall” (1980), Saddle River, “While My Pretty One Sleeps” (1987), Ridgewood. “All Around the Town” (1992), Ridgewood, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” (1995), Ho-Ho-Kus, Hackensack, Old Tappan, Englewood Cliffs and Oradell. “My Gal Sunday” (1996), Bernardsville.

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Reader asks,”How many more tax appeals will the Village have? The Village has to pay their bills so the tax burden will eventually be shared with the under $1 million homes”

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“Realtors will tell you it’s always a good time to buy/sell. They make a commission either way so they are always happy.

In Ridgewood there has been a decline in home values for houses over $1 million dollars. They sit longer and need multiple price cuts. Buyers can get a good deal if they are willing to pay $45k in taxes. Newspapers say that housing prices have recovered from the crash but that’s not true for us. Houses that cost $2 million in 2004 are still sold at a loss – in spite of home renovations. Realtors need to maintain the notion that Ridgewood homes are desirable and have buyers (they love their Commissions!). I would love to hear a realtor explain what he/she sees as the reason for the decline. High taxes? No SALT deduction? No one wants a big house anymore?

How many more tax appeals will the Village have? The Village has to pay their bills so the tax burden will eventually be shared with the under $1 million homes. Be careful what you wish for with high density housing, Parking garage, Library “Reimagine” and the High School PAC. The developers will benefit the most from these projects and the residents are on the hook for the bills.”

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Reader says ,”Even the architects of the garage said that the facility will not pay for itself so the Village would have to raise both street and lot parking substantially to help meet its costs”

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“Even the architects of the garage said that the facility will not pay for itself so the Village would have to raise both street and lot parking substantially to help meet its costs. They also said that the lifetime of the garage would be 20 years as long as it was maintained regularly. Does this kind of attitude cause a huge smell wafting over it? This, along with all the NOT “needed’ other projections the Council and School Board think are VITAL will bankrupt the Village even before the economy starts turning down.
The aroma of “accidental misstatements–and outright lies by the builders throughout town” must smell like quality perfume to our “Movers and Shakers” as they will be surrounded by it for years unless they conveniently “move out” once they’ve shaken the town for all their personal needs as well.”

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Reader says the Garage ,”was nothing but ‘plum’ given to the developers in town so they have parking for their massive apartment buildings”

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“When i go for my daily walks with the dog on recycling days, the majority of the houses of piles of ‘amazon’ boxes at the curb which is a clear indicator of where the residents have been shopping. I haven’t bought anything in the CBD for years except to get my watch battery replaced at town/country or an evening meal/drinks. Retail is dead and dying and the pay-to-park just gives it another kick in the ass. The only need for parking is 3 or 4 hours on Friday/saturday nights unless you’re willing to walk 4 blocks, in which case there is always parking. This was nothing but ‘plum’ given to the developers in town so they have parking for their massive apartment buildings, and parking for the patron’s of their tenants restaurants. There should be ‘impact fees’ on these apartments in addition to real estate taxes since they are the prime beneficiary of the garage. We should have let NJ Transit build a garage at their expenses on the Ken Smith property. too late now. RIP good old Ridgewood. Hello ‘Montclair East’. SAD”

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Fleeing New Jersey for freer, and lower-tax places

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Ridgewood NJ, US households moving to freer, lower-tax places. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) “Statistics of Income” division produces an annual report with valuable information for understanding interstate migration trends. The latest report was issued in early 2020, covering the latest available tax year (2018).

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PSE&G to upgrade gas facilities in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,while much of Ridgewood has been finished ,PSE&G will be working in Ridgewood in 2020 to replace aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping – ensuring the continued safety and reliability of our gas system well into the future.

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