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Women Assulted at Ridgewood Business

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on October 22nd, Patrol units responded to North Broad Street on a report of an assault. Upon arrival the victim reported she was attempting to secure the front door of the business at 1930hrs. When a male approached her and assaulted her. The victim provided a description and patrol began to check the area. A male party was located matching the description and identified as the actor by the victim. Patrol then arrested the 25 year-old male from Waldwick, N.J. The arrestee was transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters, where he was served with a criminal complaint for simple assault and advised of his court date. He then was transported to New Bridge Hospital and admitted into the emergency room under A.T.R.A.
All actors are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Ridgewood Police Report Fight Over Parking Space in the Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that patrol units responded to the area of 47 East Ridgewood Avenue on October 17th on a report of a verbal dispute. Upon arrival, a person reported he was harassed and assaulted by a male party over a parking space. The male identified as the actor reportedly made harassing statements and assaulted the victim by spitting in his face. The victim did not wish to pursue criminal complaints at this time.

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Reader says “Social media” is antisocial

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Hey Hey Hey my little OLD senior opinion: “Social media” is antisocial. And parents are dead wrong to buy their kids and encourage that CRAP. “Social Media” encourages mob rule and discourages independent thinking. Children, teens cannot discriminate what is destructive and leads to destructive action on “social media.” The school cannot control a child’s use of “social media” or smart phones anymore than it can control what a child watches on TV or other media. If a student calls another a bad name FACE TO FACE at an athletic event , that is another story and the student should be properly disciplined. “Social Media” dehumanizes communication because it is not face to face or even voice to voice. The teen who would call another a bad name on “social media” would hesitate to voice the same words out loud. I know this blog comes under the category of “social media” but since I am a Ridgewood resident, I make the exception because I think this blog is a great communicator of Ridgewood news. Case in point: I found out about the recent BOE school budget meeting on this blog.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA OCTOBER 24, 2018 7:30 P.M.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA OCTOBER 24, 2018 7:30 P.M.

1. 7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
5. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
6. Manager’s Report
7. Council Reports
8. Presentation
a. Age Friendly Ridgewood
b. Shade Tree Commission – New Tree Well Designs in CBD
c. Ridgewood Recycling Update
9. Discussion
a. Budget
Capital Ordinance Acquisition of 451 Goffle Road and Funding for the Emergency Appropriation
Award Professional Services Contract – Grant Writer
b. Policy
Amend Zoning Ordinance B1 and B2 Districts
Amend Smoking Ordinance
c. Operations
1. Ordinances for Purchase of 111 North Maple Avenue and 451 Goffle Road
2. Accept Donation from Age Friendly Ridgewood – Benches in CBD
3. Appoint Village Employee to Green Team Advisory Committee
4. Rate Increase for Recreation Fees
10. Motion to Suspend Work Session and Convene Special Public Meeting
11. Special Public Meeting – See Attached Agenda
12. Motion to Adjourn Special Public Meeting and Reconvene Work Session
13. Discussion
a. Ridgewood Water
1. Award State Contract – Chlorine Water Analyzers and Supplies
2. Water Utility Interest Rates
3. Water Administrative Maintenance Fees
b. Parking – None
c. Budget
1. Resolution and Agreement to Join TIPS Cooperative Pricing System –
2. Award County Co-Op Contract – Rock Salt Purchase – Streets Department
3. Award Sole Source Provider Contract – Software Support – Edmunds
4. Interest Rate for Delinquent Taxes
5. Interest Rate for Non-Payment of Other Municipal Liens
6. Interest for Significant Sewer Dischargers
d. Policy
1. Authorization to Execute NJDEP Treatment Works Approval
2. Establishment of Permanent Tree Nursery
e. Operations
1. Installation of Stop Signs – Claremont Road and Cantrell Road
14. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
15. Closed Session
A. Personnel – Boards and Committees, IT Department
B. Legal – Ridgewood Water Litigation
16. Adjournment

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Ridgewood Veterans Day Service – Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, American Legion Post #53 will hold a Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 1th at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. This is a correction to the Village of Ridgewood Village Calendar.

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Ridgewood Older Adult Mental Health First Aid – November 1

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday, November 1, 2018 8am to 4pm , the Village will present a program Ridgewood Older Adult Mental Health First Aid at the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Ave. Ridgewood.

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Reader says if a man or woman is accused of sexual misconduct there has to be evidence

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This has got to stop. These accusations with no evidence. Did you see the First Lady interview. She rightly said if a man or woman is accused of sexual misconduct there has to be evidence.
This is a very very scary time in our democracy. It’s like the time of the witch accusations in Boston. Do you realize that anyone can be accused of sexual assault. Do you realize that everyone has someone who doesn’t like them and now that person can claim a sexual assault that happened years back. A law has to be created RIGHT NOW that says no sexual assault charges can be claimed before the present time. The past is the past. It is unfortunate that people were afraid to “come forward” in the past but now is a new era and people’s lives must not be destroyed by false unproven charges of sexual assault.

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Ridgewood Historical Society Presents Mark Wright

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Historical Society reminds you ,don’t forget to put October 22 on your calendar, and join us for an evening of music and fun! The October 26 Cemetery Walks are completely SOLD OUT! If you weren’t lucky enough to get your tickets, we are putting names on a wait list.

 

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Village Council Special Public Meeting Spend Spend Spend

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20181024 – Village Council Special Public Meeting
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2018
7:30 P.M.

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Village of Ridgewood Emergency Appropriation – Purchase of 451 Goffle Road

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Ridgewood NJ, on October 24th the Village Council  will sign off on “18-315 Authorize Emergency Appropriation – Purchase of 451 Goffle Road”

According to sources the Water department needs it for water quality testing.  It is located right next to a well. It also boarders an AMERADA HESS CORP property .

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RIDGEWOOD WATER 2018 HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE

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Ridgewood NJ, Starting the evening of October 21, 2018, at 9 pm, Ridgewood Water (RW) will perform hydrant flushing in the systems of all four municipalities served by the utility. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, because it helps us to continue to provide you with high-quality water service.

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Rasmussen : Voters Don’t Care Much For Celebrities, Outside Campaign Cash in Politics

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Rasmussen a lot of voters don’t like it when candidates in their state finance their campaigns with money from outsiders, and they aren’t moved much by celebrity or political endorsements from out-of-staters either.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 41% of Likely U.S. Voters consider it a negative if a candidate receives a sizable number of campaign contributions from outside their state. Only 10% view it as a positive when it comes to their vote. Forty-five percent (45%) say outside campaign contributions have no impact on how they vote.

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The “Check In the Mail ” has gone Missing in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ , we have received multiply reports that mail dropped at the Ridgewood Post Office was somehow stolen and checks were fraudulently altered and deposited.  This follows a similar reports in the Twp of Washington and in Oakland Nj, earlier this year .

18 U.S. Code § 1708 – Theft or receipt of stolen mail matter gen­erally

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The Valley Hospital Named one of America’s Best Breast Centers for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Ridgewood NJ, For a fifth consecutive year, The Valley Hospital has earned the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. This recognition places Valley in the top 8 percent of U.S. hospitals offering breast care services.

According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

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Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Will Host NJ Audubon presentation, “Reptiles of Northern New Jersey”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Ridgewood Parks and Recreation welcomes a NJ Audubon presentation, “Reptiles of Northern New Jersey”, on Thursday, November 8th, 1:30pm in the Anne Zusy Youth Center, located at Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. Admission is $5 person (all attending, including adults). See image for more details.