January 9,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Find out what’s happening with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce. The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8pm at 27 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 10, 2018 7:30 P.M.
7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
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.”
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
Discussion
Ridgewood Water
Bond Ordinance – Carr GAC Treatment System
Award of Professional Services Contract – Public Policy Consultant
Award of Professional Services Contract – Change Order – Booster/Transfer Station Improvements
Award State Contract – Chlorine Analyzers and Supplies
Bid Rejection – Cedar Hill Rehabilitation
Award Contract – Cedar Hill Rehabilitation
Bid Rejection – 2018 Well Improvements
Parking
Discussion of Extension of Deadline for RFPs for Hudson Street Parking Garage
Budget
Award of Second Year of Contract – Maintenance of Irrigation Systems and Water Fountains
Amendment to Contract Previously Awarded– Two Police Vehicles
Bond Ordinance – Paving
Award of Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing Program – Rock Salt
Award of Professional Engineering Services – Phase I Security Improvements at Village Hall
Award Contract – Document Management System
Policy
Approve Mutual Aid Plan and Rapid Deployment Force
Discuss Compliance with Federal Civil Rights Requirements
Discuss Donations to Parks and Recreation Department – Community Center & Landscape Elements
Approve Continued Participation in Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Project
Encroachment – Enclosure for Restaurant Entrance
Continuation of Suspension of Ordinance for Certain Illuminated Signs
Municipal Charitable Deductions
Operations
Discuss Burbio Calendar App
Major Soil Permit
Report of Independent Arborist – Sycamore Tree at Graydon Pool
Improvements to Kings Pond Park
Review of December 13, 2017 Public Meeting Agenda
Manager’s Report
Council Reports
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
Resolution to go into Closed Session
Closed Session
Personnel – Appointments to Boards and Committees; Re-Appointment of Registrar
Contract Negotiations – Elks Club
Adjournment
January 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, this Sunday begins Ridgewood’s annual restaurant week with one notable exception “It’s Greek to Me” . They have participated in the past but not this year .
Ridgewood’s annual restaurant week starts Sunday January 14, 2018 – Thu, January 18, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
throughout the Ridgewood business district.
Ridgewood Restaurants participating in the 2018 Restaurant Week.
Please call the restaurants directly for reservations or menu selections.
Restaurant Weeks start
Sunday-Thursday, 1/14/18-1/18/18
Sunday-Thursday, 1/21/18-1/25/18
Dining Out or Catering Home,
Wine is an extra treat,
check out the Sweet Treats.
Blue Sushi Japanese Restaurant
201-882-1700
Carvings
201-857-8533
FINCA
201-444-1199
Latour Restaurant
201-445-5056
Leon Mexican Cuisine
201-857-0297
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
201-251-8686
Manjal Indian Cuisine
Dinner only
201-857-5754
Park West Tavern
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Piccolo Bistro
201-882-1111
Raymonds Restaurant
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Lunch only
Sakura-Bana
201-447-6525
Dinner Only
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
201-345-0808
SMOKED
201-447-6653
Steel Wheel Tavern
201-882-1800
The Office Tavern & Grill
201-652-1070
The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686
Lunch only-Sun-Th
Will honor at dinner Fri/Sat
White Maple Café
201-447-1953
Catering/Take Out
Chestnut Deli & Catering
Dinner for Mon-Thur
201-445-3031
SMOKED to go
201-447-6653
Endless Possibilities Catering
973-752-7929
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Super Cellars Wine & Cheese
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Sweet & Nutritional
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Samba Bowls
201-857-5015
The attached article makes me sad. People attacking the Mayor and people (council folk included ) posting articles in favor of a business is just hurting other people. Why bring the mayors kids into it, why bring a kid into that has nothing to do with it ( ward’s son). Mayor Knudsen is doing her best. She is one person with a whole crew fighting against her. Why? Healthbarn is a business owned by a New Yorker that was placed in a quiet neighborhood. If you support it and want to use it no one is saying you can’t. Just also be respectful of where it is NOW and why people are upset. Take a step back from your selfish behavior and come up with a solution. Help not hinder because all the postings in support of healthbarn are embarrassing the business ( I feel ) because NOT one person has said WHY it is good for Ridgewood. The business can still function and charge Ridgewood for the activities it sponsors if it were somewhere else and not changing the quality of life for a neighborhood. Maybe put it back at the Stable. There is a park, a playground and so forth that still can be used by her paying clients. If it is so loved by some think of a plan BUT do not dis respect tax payers who have had their quality of life changed and are seeking support from their council.
file photo by Boyd Loving
Name one other private business that receives free garbage collection. Also was the disputed PSE&G bill for the spotlights she ordered? Without her equals no spotlights, so she should pay! This woman is beginning to sound like Roberta’s twin, not just a friend. Please, please fix this problem –by eliminating it. No one deserves the gifts she gets for her business from Ridgewood. If any other businesses in town need financial help, are we going to start providing it to everyone who asks?
file photo by Boyd Loving
January 8, 2018
the etaff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, and the attacks on the police department continue ,from the Ridgewood blog , “The Local Finance Board offered the very same refutation that has been stated on this blog many times in the form of a dismissal .On the first complaint it was not their jurisdiction it was a civil service matter and on the second Delzio complaint ,there is no factual basis!”
https://theridgewoodblog.net/delzio-complaints-against-mayor-tossed-by-ethics-board/
The anti mayor group will not stop at anything looking to undermine the Ridgewood Police …..
“I don’t know who Don Delzio is nor part of baseball, softball or anything else. I have lived in village for over 25 years, pay app 50k in property/school taxes and read and watch the meeting minutes etc. i have no agenda other then getting the best value for my tax money. The mayors actions as related to voting on any item should that could effect the police hiring status , ie residency, degrees,etc is downright wrong with interests of her on the list. It is unfair to the taxpayers as well as the other well respected police officers. All should go back and check the school board meeting when the mayor argued hard for extra help for her children. That these same people can now be found ready to be a police officer is concerning. Why isn’t their some college requirement? Why would we want a residency requirement ? The village is not that complex that local knowledge overshadows. Makes no sense.
We should get the best of the best for such an important job that will cost the village millions.
Through any clear lens the hiring of three of the mayors children, who couldn’t complete RW schools in a normal curriculum, and who had the Mayor argue for required residency has to be looked at as morally and perhaps crimally wrong.
RW has to start pushing back hard”
January 7,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Radicchio Pasta and Risotto Co. in Ridgewood is now live on UberEATS !
Uber Eats is an American online meal ordering and delivery platform launched by the ride hailing company Uber Technologies in 2014.
It partners with restaurants in dozens of cities around the world. Ordering can be done on their website or with a smartphone/tablet application.
The website claims a delivery time of 30 minutes or less. https://www.ubereats.com/new_jersey/
34 Franklin Ave
Ridgewood, New Jersey
@radicchionj
Call (201) 670-7311
January 7,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ok Trump Haters this is your big chance , A LIMITED Quantity of Fire & Fury by Michael Wolff will be available on Monday, January 8th at Bookends in Ridgewood. Sure most of its made up ,but hey , “what difference does it make”.
You can preorder TODAY by calling the store (201)445-0726
Be it Trump Anxiety Syndrome, Impeachment Fantasy Syndrome or Trump Derangement Syndrome, the country is in the throes of a major epidemic, with no known cure and some pretty scary symptoms.
According to Justin Raimondo is the editorial director of Antiwar.com ,Trump Derangement Syndrome being the worst of the bunch and the most serious .TDS victims routinely compare Trump to Hitler: Time magazine ran an opinion piece that asked “Just how similar is Donald Trump to Hitler?” The answer: “The comparison between Hitler and Trump is so poignant” because “both men represent their personal character as the antidote to all social and political problems.”
Raimondo goes on , “The mid-level stages of TDS have a profound effect on the victim’s vocabulary: Sufferers speak a distinctive language consisting solely of hyperbole.”
“As TDS progresses, the afflicted lose the ability to distinguish fantasy from reality. Despite Trump’s expressed desire to “work something out” for the so-called Dreamers – those brought here as very young children – Trump’s critics continue to harp on this issue. Immigration advocate Frank Sharry, executive director of America’s Voice, who has a very bad case of TDS, inadvertently revealed this mind set when he said: “Before anyone falls into the trap of believing that Trump is ‘softening’ on immigration, they should remember that we’ve seen this movie before.”
Bookends ,211 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, New Jersey
January 7,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library will host two very interesting discussions this week . On Tuesday World Cinema Film Discussion with Nancy Greene :
What happens when the life you’ve worked so hard to build falls apart? World Cinema Film Discussion with Nancy Greene presents Isabelle Huppert in a remarkable performance in “Things to Come” on TUESDAY, JAN. 9 at 7pm. (New date from 1/4 snow day). (French with subtitles; 2016; PG-13; 1hr42m)
and on Wednesday something every parent needs to know :
Social Media & Internet Safety for Parents:
Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 7 pm at the Library Auditorium
Free lecture, all welcome. Please register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm…
Followed by small group hands-on Workshops (small fees): https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=5615
https://gph.is/2Aw7Do6
The Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Call (201) 670-5600
And don’t forget the Ridgewood blog Book Challenge : https://theridgewoodblog.net/the-ridgewood-blog-would-like-to-challenge-our-readers-and-all-residents-to-read-as-many-books-as-possible-for-2018-lets-build-a-smarter-village/
…”The last gasp of those losing the argument is saying the conversation needs to stop “in defense of the institution.” See, for example, all those worried about “the institution” of the FBI that are railing against the President’s criticisms. I guess this issue is making Dear Leader nervous since her hit squad of cyber bully lackeys can’t shout it down. The worst political scandals are ones that ring true. #SelfServing seems to have hit that mark. For what it’s worth, you’re right: John Ward couldn’t get his son on the force. That takes being Mayor. After all, both of the recent mayors – political animals these pages full-throatedly support – have made that happen for their children. Instead of refuting the argument your point about Ward actually proves it.”
Ridgewood NJ, Wrong this is a direct attack on the Ridgewood Police Department , its union members and the Civil Service system . You are claiming that the Civil Service system is a fraud, that the Ridgewood Police department has hired incompetent officers and that that the town is not being adequately protected .
This effort by Don Delzio , former FAC members , and supporters of the 3 amigos is a vicious attempt to undermine police authority and indirectly casts dispersions on the entire police department.
As for the John Ward argument this one is one you , https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2016/12/11/ex-ridgewood-officer-faces-dwi-and-other-charges-sussex-county/95227000/
Sad but true I just watched the meeting from Nov 2015. What a farce.
Apparently this business had a start date set by the village before the village took any of the proper steps to place it at habernickle. except for the change of use which was done behind everyone’s back
Then the neighbors came to the meeting ( nov 2015) with NO time to prepare. 20-24 concerned tax payers spoke up and because of their intelligence and education in the matter ( that they got within 24 hours of their own personal research ) the town had to follow proper guidelines and the business WAS not allowed to open as scheduled. Fishy!! BuT no loss to the business the town let them use the stable!!! Nice favor Roberta! I wonder if she paid rent?
Whatever, the bottom line is the council had NO intention of following proper protocol of a green acre public park until it was pointed out to them by residents. They still didn’t want to but they had no choice since the state was involved. We still are NOT sure how it all happened behind closed doors but I will tell you aside from the garage meeting this was one of the best meetings to watch…shows how the public was harreassed and completely disregarded by Paul, Gwen,Albert and Roberta Sad but true!
Actually I think Roberta Sonenfeld told a neighbor that NO dogs were allowed in Habernickle YET they are…crazy she didn’t even know her own rules!! But let’s throw a business in there!!
file photo by Boyd Loving
Bottom line is if this business was placed in a green acres park by past council and VM without following the proper procedures it is time for present council and VM to make the proper adjustments to the lease
If the lease was written in favor of the business without the tax payers rights being considered it is time for VM to make the proper adjustments
The fact that a business was placed in a residental neighborhood WITHOUT a trial period is absurd!! And the fact that it has been there for 21/2 years and the council and VM get endless complaints about the neighbors quality of life AND these have been ignored needs to be looked into too!
January 6, 2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service continues to issue a wind chill advisory for Ridgewood and Bergen County .
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills
will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed
skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 20
below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut
and southeast New York.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM EST Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
January 6,2017
by George Becker, M.D., Director, Emergency Department, The Valley Hospital
Ridgewood NJ, Believe it or not, winter has officially begun! And, although there has been a lack of significant snowfall and cold temperatures in our area, we should still be prepared for the possibility of more seasonable weather.
Typical winters in the Northeast are beautiful, especially after a fresh snowfall. However, as many of us know, the arrival of snow means that it is time to dust off our shovels and get to digging! We understand that shoveling snow is our winter norm, but did you know that shoveling snow can actually pose a serious cardiac health risk to some of us?
In fact, although most people are not in danger from shoveling, the American Heart Association (AHA) still shares useful tips for anyone shoveling snow in the winter. To begin with, the AHA recommends that those who don’t exercise on a regular basis, those that have a medical condition, or those that are middle age or older consult with a doctor before shoveling.
The AHA also has the following general tips for staying safe while shoveling:
Take frequent rest breaks during shoveling.
Don’t eat a heavy meal prior or soon after shoveling.
Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower.
Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or immediately after shoveling.
Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia.
Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body.
Some signs that you might be having a heart attack are pain in the chest, arm(s), back, neck, jaw or stomach. You might also break out in a cold sweat, feel short of breath, nauseated, lightheaded, or uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness in the center of your chest.
If you are concerned that you may be having a heart attack, you should not hesitate about seeking medical treatment—every minute is crucial when experiencing a heart attack. Call 911 immediately or head directly to the closest emergency room.
Our Emergency Department, located at 223 N. Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ is open 24/7, 365 days a year and is staffed with physicians who are board certified in emergency medicine.
Posted on January 17, 2017 by George Becker, M.D., Director, Emergency Department, The Valley Hospital :
https://toyourhealth.valleyhealth.com/blogs/valleyblogs/january-2017/shoveling-snow-winter-chore-or-health-hazard
file photo by Boyd Loving
January 6, 2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, continued attacks on the mayors sons has begun to erode confidence in the ability of the police department to do its job. It ‘s only a matter of time before attorneys begin to argue that discrepancies in the police hiring process force the hiring of unqualified officers .
The attacks led by Don Delzio , and his cadre of pro garagzilla , pro RBSA turf field at Schedler and pro over-development of Ridgewood on the mayor have had the net effect of degrading the entire Ridgewood police force .
The fact is Ridgewood is a civil service police department like it or not you have to pass a test and a physical test and a psyche exam not matter who mommy or daddy is. If you look back 6 or7 years ago John Ward was the chief in Ridgewood and he couldn’t get his second son on the job. If the boss cant get his own son hired it doesn’t say much for nepotism. There is also the rule of 3 the hiring authority has to pick from the top 3 candidates if you are not there you have to wait.
Mayor Knudsen’s husband is a police officer. It is very common for children in professions of this nature to follow in their parents foot steps. My brother was career army. All his children considered military service. My two nephews are NYC Firemen. Their grandfather was a big wig official in The NYC Fire Department. The tests for Fire and Police are rigorous and we do hire Ridgewood residents first and foremost and as far as police It is a civil service appointment and the guidelines are strictly enforced.
Ridgewood is civil service and village council has no control over hiring. New Jersey Civil Service dictates all hiring procedures. Don and his friends if they are so interested should apply below:
Applications are available for The New Jersey Civil Service Commission Law Enforcement Examination. The Ridgewood Police Department uses the eligibility list provided by the State to hire candidates. The test is given every three years.
1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States as of August 31, 2016.
2. Applicants must meet the residency requirements of the appointing jurisdiction as of August 31, 2016 and may be required to maintain continuous residency in that jurisdiction up to and including the date of appointment.
3. Applicants must be high school or vocational high school graduates, or possess an approved High School Equivalency Certificate by August 31, 2016.
4. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of August 31, 2016. Applicants for Municipal Police Officer and its bilingual variant positions cannot be over 35 years of age (one is considered over 35 on the day of his/her 35th birthday) as of August 31, 2016, unless they meet the exceptions in “Maximum hiring age requirement for Municipal Police Officer” as indicated on the Fact Sheet. NOTE: The age 35 maximum hiring requirement applies only to Municipal Police Officer and its bilingual variants.
5. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
6. Appointees may be required to pass thorough medical and drug screening, and psychological/psychiatric examinations. Failure of any of these is cause for removal from that title area.
7. Appointees will be required to successfully complete a training program mandated by the NJ Police Training Commission. This training must be completed prior to enrollment in the Police and Fire Retirement System.
8. After you complete and submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation page which includes a link and access code to the Candidate Preparation Guide. Please print your confirmation page prior to going to the link.
An abbreviated application is used for this title. Information regarding education, experience, licenses/certifications, training or internships is not collected.
The Ridgewood Police Department provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Ridgewood Police Department complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment New Jeesey. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
https://rpd.ridgewoodnj.net/index.php/recruitment
