“I love all this congestion. There’s going to be so much more traffic from all these new condos being built. More people more cars more shopping more spending yes. And more of the things we never think about or talk about. Just think about 1000 more people living in the CBD. Think about all these people need supplies food services it’s going to be interesting. I wonder how much the town is receiving in taxes at all these locations being built. And what are we providing them in return just interesting just curious just a thought anyone now.”
“This $15/hr, more than anything else going on, will break our CBD permanently. Our CBD businesses are all getting by on thin margins now: restaurants & retail. Now the state will reduce those margins even more. Look for more empty storefronts. The No-Math crowd behind $15 in the village [Library/Hospital Cabal, Apartments, Garage] are also Murphy Voters. So as all the new parking [proven that we don’t need] comes online and the $20m bill comes due this year, there will be fewer businesses to pull shoppers who will pay to park to pay the loan. How do you imagine that it will be paid for [hint: your highest-in-the-area property taxes/fees are going up, Way Up]. Also, as businesses shorten hours to cover the artificially forced higher cost of labor, less need for employee-only parking as there be fewer people working in the CBD. All these facts were known before Ramon/Jeff/Bernie pushed the garage and the Library Glamificiation. None of this is all that hard to understand unless you are a Socialist like a Murphy voter or our VC.”
Ridgewood NJ, Work continuing at Chestnut Village. Dense element continues. Roofing continues. Getting our new retaining wall installed. When done the wall will be stained to blend more naturally. Wedding the vibration absorbing hvac mounts to the structure. Ridgewood Fire Department has been touring the building and checking out our construction techniques and the non flammability of the project. They also are familiarizing themselves with the layout and construction. We can appreciate their diligence and dedication to the safety of our workers and also our residents to come. Our switch gears are being installed for the electric as well.
“I can not press enough how powerful images have on your online experience. When people are searching for a companion online, the images are the first thing they based their decision on. Your images should be up to date and showcase your personality and interest. It’s important to express positive energy throughout your session. No one wants to be around someone who is unhappy or to serious all the time. And no one wants to meet someone who looks nothing like their profile. Save yourself the headache and others and let’s be present. Maybe you love that image of yourself from 10 years ago, but trust me today you have more to offer. We are always changing and getting older. Embrace and celebrate who you are today because that is who you are now.
Ridgewood NJ, Dawn Cetrulo, Director of the Health Department, announced that January has been designated Radon Action Month in Ridgewood, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Radon Program.
Radon is a serious health risk. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer — and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. But because radon is invisible and odorless it is easy to ignore this potential hazard in our own homes.
Ridgewood NJ, on the Facebook page ,”It takes a Ridgewood Village “Steve Kim points out what the Ridgewood blog has continued to point out to no avail for so many years ,more pressing than parking is the problem with traffic congestion in the Village of Ridgewood. The problem has been so ignored that the Village has over the years exacerbated the situation with so called “traffic easing” ie turn 2 lanes into one under the trestle and install a suicide bike lane . Place “valet” parking eating up street parking and of coarse approving massive high density housing in the central business district .
Ridgewood NJ, There’s still time for you to register for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Pub Trivia on Monday January 6, 8pm at Park West Tavern. Teams of 2-6 players can register online at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org. Any questions contact 201-670-5600 x130 or email [email protected].
Ridgewood NJ, CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, Three of the bluest of the United States have thousands of independent contractors uniting via social media, the mainstream press and the courts to fight the damage and lawsuits from catastrophic versions of “employee
misclassification” legislation at various stages of becoming law.
Ridgewood NJ, The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus, New Jersey’s pre-eminent men’s chorus, welcomes all men who love singing to join us. All voice types (tenor, baritone or bass) are invited to our first weekly Wednesday rehearsal on January 15, 2020, from 8-10pm at Care One at the Cupola, 100 W. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652. Our music ranges from Bach to rock.
The Orpheus Club, founded in 1909, presents 8-12 performances annually in the greater northern New Jersey area. Our annual spring concerts will be the weekend of April 25-26.
(Pictured: Orpheus Music Director John J. Palatucci with Jennifer Pascual, Music Director of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in foreground. Orpheus singers/members are seen behind them.)
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents collected extra holiday edibles (wrapped~unopened and not requiring refrigeration) that you might not want – fruitcake, specialty crackers, candies, cookies, nuts, trail mix – please consider giving it to the St. Paul’s, Paterson Food Pantry. The clients there would love to have some specialty treats to go along with the pasta, rice, and canned foods that are the mainstays of their diets. I know this is the time of year when we are all overstuffed, when the New Year’s Resolutions are getting ready to kick in, and when many of us have some such treats that are likely not to be consumed.
The food was delivered to We brought all of yesterday’s donations to the St. Paul’s Paterson Food Pantry .Mr. Vito Bari, branch manager of the Blue Foundry Bank at 55 North Broad Street, presented a $1500 donation from the bank to the St. Paul’s Paterson Food Pantry. The Pantry Manager, Kimberly Arias, was overwhelmed. This very generous contribution will go a long way toward helping keep the shelves stocked at the Pantry, which is just minutes from Ridgewood.
Ridgewood NJ, Going to Times Square this New Years Eve? Know that alcohol, large bags, knapsacks and umbrellas are prohibited in Times Square.
Open Containers of alcohol are not permitted in any NJ Transit Station. In addition, all open containers of ANY liquid will not be permitted on board NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail vehicles. (Tuesday December 31, 2019 through the early morning hours of Wednesday January 1, 2020.) This policy will be enforced to help ensure the comfort, safety and security of all who utilize our system.
“Thankfully there are some civic minded residents that hold elected and appointed officials accountable. Valley thought they’d cut a back room deal with then Mayor Pfund to double the size of the building. Residents got wind of it and ultimately won. On the other side, the apartment developers made friends with the Aronsohn regime and got their way. Residents should have acted more quickly and decisively. Now the BOE and the Library cabals (many of the same people behind Valley and the apartments) are coming at us again. Thanks to the residents who take it upon themselves to expose these pet projects and call bullshit.”
“There are people in ridgewood who have too much time on their hands and spy and stalk others. Or spend countless hours reading every proposal from the schools, village, library, garage, hospital and debating their intention, values and cost and spreading negativity on social media. If they don’t trust any leadership then perhaps they should…”
FYI :A recent survey conducted for the Garden State Initiative and Fairleigh Dickinson University found:
44% of New Jersey residents are planning to leave the state in the not-so-distant future One in four residents, or 28 percent, plan to depart the Garden State within five years
As to why they plan to leave, many cited high property taxes and overall cost of living as the main reasons.
“Here you go. stop complaining and sign up if you qualify. Just remember this section.
To be a volunteer firefighter, applicants must be at least age 18, live or work in Ridgewood, hold a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and be prepared to commit the necessary time and effort involved in being a volunteer firefighter.
“And as ALWAYS the Ridgewood FD is there fighting the fire because we have a paid FD that is always on duty and all the surrounding towns get by with volunteers (when any are available). Now I am not saying that we shouldn’t help our neighbors, but come on people. We pay dearly for the privlege of having a fully paid fire department, which is an awesome benefit to living in this town. Why can’t our neighbors do the same?”
