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New Ridgewood Water Conservation Regulations

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May 26, 2017

Dear Great Friends At the Ridgewood Blog,

As we enter the warmer weather, we all look forward to being outdoors more often and tending to our lawns and gardens. A postcard will be sent to all Ridgewood Water customers in Ridgewood, which will summarize the new permanent water regulations, for conservation purposes. I encourage you to use the postcard as a reminder of the new regulations, by putting it in a place where it can easily be referenced. The new regulations are summarized below:

Two-day per week irrigation is permanent year round, including private wells:

Odd numbered addresses on Tuesday & Saturday
Even numbered addresses on Wednesday & Sunday

Restrict irrigation hours to limit water evaporation:

No irrigation between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Automatic system use permitted only between 3:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m.

Watering exemptions are offered for the use of smart controllers (must seek approval from Ridgewood Water Administration in Village Hall).
All automatic irrigation systems shall be equipped with an operational automatic rain sensor.
Approved uses of water, at any time, include:

pool filling
power washing
cleaning gutters
recreational use of sprinklers for children
hand-washing of vehicles

Please conserve water during these approved activities to the greatest extent possible.

– View the Conservation Ordinance, Water Saving Tips, and Frequently Asked Questions at https://water.ridgewoodnj.net.

– Questions – Customer Service at 201-670-5520 or [email protected].

– To report non-compliant watering, please email [email protected] or call 201-670-5500 ext. 271

We appreciate your efforts and thank you for helping to sustain the future of our water.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors.

Heather A. Mailander
Village Manager
201/670-5500 x202

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Doblin doubles down on attacks and character assassinations of Ridgewood Mayor Susan Kundsen

Mayor Susan Knudsen

photo by Boyd Loving

May 29,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Doblin doubles down on attacks and character assassinations of Ridgewood Mayor Susan Kundsen . Alfred P. Doblin is the editorial page editor of The Bergen Record. In his latest column he once again praises Councilmen Voigt  and goes on the offensive against the Mayor.  Doblin continues to cling to the silly  fallacy  his editorial led to the flying of the rainbow ie gay pride flag at Ridgewood’s Van Nest square .

In his last piece Doblin took sides against Village voters and taxpayer with the full support of the former and failed politician Mayor Paul Aronsohn . In his latest peice “Doblin: In Ridgewood, speech is free, but not always easy” https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/columnists/alfred-doblin/2017/05/28/doblin-ridgewood-speech-free-but-not-always-pleasant/349657001/ Doblin continues to endorse the grotesque and disrespectful behavior of both the Aronsohn regime and Councilmen Voigt . Perhaps he has a women’s issue or perhaps he is in league with politicians and developers looking to urbanize Bergen County . What ever the case once again it bears repeating ; Residents and taxpayers have every right to OPRA politicians emails period and it both offensive and dishonest to suggest otherwise .

We are still waiting to see the photo ops from Mr Doblin visiting Mosques , posting the rainbow flag at their door steps or his editorials looking to limit radical Islam from gaining entrance to the country ,given their known proclivity for KILLING GAYS.  In either case it no surprise to anyone that the Bergen Record would align it self against taxpayers and work in collusion  with people looking to undermine the Democratic process. Ridgewood residents may consider boycotting the Bergen Record until the Village get a full apology form Alfred P. Doblin.
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RIDGEWOOD’S GRAYDON POOL OPENS JUNE 3rd

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photo by Boyd Loving
May 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, it is being reported once again the a great white shark, has been spotted at the  southern tip of the Jersey Shore just in time for Memorial Day but if you looking for a safer alternative you can still purchase Graydon Pool memberships online.

CONTACTS :
Pool Manager’s Office – 201-670-5500, ext 7002 (in season)
Badge Office – 201-670-5500, ext 7003 (in season only)
Recreation Office at The Stable- 201-670-5560
[email protected]

GRAYDON POOL/2017 HOURS OF OPERATION

Early Season
June 3 through June 22
Weekdays – 12 noon to 7:30 pm
Weekends – 10 am to 7:30 pm
Regular Season
June 23 through August 13, 2017
Daily 10 am to 7:30 pm
**Holiday**, July 4th, closes 4 pm
Late Season
August 14 through Labor Day, September 4, 2017
Weekdays – 12 noon to 7:30 pm
Weekends/Holiday – 10 am to 7:30 pm

, Visa/MasterCard accepted.

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Bergen Record down the “rabbit hole” with Councilmen Jeff Voigt

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May 29,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, once again it looks like the Bergen Record has picked sides and gone down the “rabbit hole” with Councilmen Jeff Voigt and the 3 amigos . In a recent article ,”Email search exposes distrust among Ridgewood council members” ( https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2017/05/27/email-search-exposes-distrust-among-ridgewood-council-members/343478001/ ) the Record clearly with the help of former Mayor Paul Aronsohn attempts to miscast the Villages version of the “Mad Hatter” Councilmen Voigt as a victim in the latest OPRA conspiracy .

Aronsohn’s failed political exploits have left him with little room to maneuver, and lots of favors that need repaying ,yet he can still call the Bergen Record his friend . The new owners seems to have fallen for the same nonsense the destroyed the papers credibility in the past.  The ridiculous one sided article tries to paint Jeff and his two supporters in town as the victims of an organized effort to harass him with OPRA requests . As usually the Record takes the side of another failed politician over the wishes of the taxpayers and residents .

Residents and taxpayers have every right to OPRA politicians emails period and it both offensive and totally dishonest to suggest otherwise . The reality is like Aronsohn’s 3 Amiogos administration Voight was caught red handed actively undermining his colleagues . It was poor judgement on his part and poorer judgement for the Bergen Record to consort with a 3 times political loser like Aronsohn .

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RIDGEWOOD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE – MAY 29 – 11AM

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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE – MAY 29 – 11AM

May 29,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 is conducting a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 29th 2017. It will take place at 11:00 am in Veterans Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. Everyone is invited to join us to honor all Americans who gave their lives so we can live in a free,secure and safe community

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MEMORIAL DAY – MAY 29 – VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD OFFICES CLOSED

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MEMORIAL DAY – MAY 29 – VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

May 29,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, All Village Offices will be closed on May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.  There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on that day.  The Recycling Center will be open on Saturday, May 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Email search exposes distrust among Ridgewood council members

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Editors note  This article is clearly Aronsohn planted 

Mark Krulish , Staff Writer, @Mark_Krulish7:20 p.m. ET May 27, 2017

The release of Open Public Records Act requests submitted by two Ridgewood council members, targeting a third council member, have brought to the surface a level of distrust on the village’s dais.

Councilman Jeff Voigt, who has been ordered to turn over his email correspondence with a journalist and several Ridgewood residents, says he’s being harassed by Mayor Susan Knudsen and Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon, who filed the OPRA requests. Voigt, who has been critical of the mayor at times since taking office last July, called the requests “pure bullying” and “intimidation,” an effort to force him into silence.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2017/05/27/email-search-exposes-distrust-among-ridgewood-council-members/343478001/

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The Fred d’Elia Memorial Day Ridgewood Run

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May 28,2017

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Ridgewood NJ,Monday is the 42nd annual Fred d’Elia Memorial Day Ridgewood Run. The Ridgewood Run is the premier road race in northern New Jersey and one of the longest running races in the tri-state area. Choose either the 10K, 5K, Road Mile, Fun Run – all or one of them.

The Fred d’Elia Memorial Day Ridgewood Run hosted by the North Jersey Masters is a spirited, community-focused day of running events in an open-park atmosphere for local and competitive runners, families and their children. Seven distinct events incluidng a wheelchair race, 10K, 5K, mile races and Fun Run provide the center of activity. The road races are run through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of the Village of Ridgewood NJ. located in Bergen County ( and bordering Rockland, Westchester, and New York counties). Proceeds from the event are donated to the NJ Special Olympics and other community organizations.

Monday May 29 – Race Day
Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood NJ

7:00AM – Registration & Bib Pick Up

8:15AM – Wheelchair 10K

8:20AM – 10K

10:15AM – 5K

11:15AM – Masters Women’s Elite Mile; Open Women’s Elite Mile immediately to follow

11:40AM – Masters Men’s Elite Mile; Open Men’s Elite Mile immediately to follow

12:00PM – Fun Run Mile

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Reader says beware of summer break ,the oldest trick in the book

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Watch out while the townsfolk are away at summer beach house timed town VOR TOWN PLANNING approval agenda items for the toxic decisions ..

In past administrations ..

They have positioned a lot of bad proposals onto those summer favors for
rescues referendums in July..of really bad stuff in the past..oldest trick in the book.
Tax increases , artificial turf….parking increases and introduction of
new parking and owners land use restrictions..it happens and it’s usually bad for taxpayers .

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Reader says The FAC has an ugly history of suggesting new fees with no benefit to residents as we see with the 25% increase for commuter parking

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The FAC has an ugly history of suggesting new fees with no benefit to residents as we see with the 25% increase for commuter parking. It takes taxes to run a village and if those taxes can’t cover the bill, then we have a spending problem. If additional services are added, fees can support them. No where was the FAC suggesting new services, just that our fees were too low. If regulation requires oversight like in the restaurants, then cost recovery is the perfect model. When those fees are silly like landscaping [whch Summitt doesn’t charge for] then kill the fee. An overall cost recovery model on all fees only invites the expansion of fees as a revenue generator. Put a tax on what you wish to limit, suppress or regulate and eliminate the rest. Also, we have a CFO, why is there even still a FAC?

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Reader says Parking Lobby, only ones stand to gain financially and politically from having this garage built

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It’s clear to me that this has absolutely nothing to do with the need or not for additional parking spaces. This is all about a group of people, call them the Parking Lobby, who stand to gain financially and politically from having this monstrosity built. The Parking Lobby consist of lawyers, developers, unions, and the construction company. It’s nothing but classic NJ standard operating procedure where the public purse is under attack by opportunists. It’s not difficult to get away with as the majority of taxpayers remain oblivious to what goes on.

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The Ridgewood Guild Kicks off the 2017 “Music in the Night” Program

Ridgewood Guild Kicks off the 2017 “Music in the Night” Program

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Guild Facebook

May 27,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Guild’s “Music in the Night” program. In its 7th season, “Music in the Night” began on Fri. May 28 and Artists prepare for The Ridgewood Guild’s 4th season of “Art in the Park.” This is a First Friday event in June, July, and August. It’s free! Respond to this post and we will forward an application. This event is being sponsored by Pinot’s Palette.

The Ridgewood Guild “Music in the Night” evening performance series is now entering its 7th Season. Every Friday night from 7:00 – 9:00pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day, musicians will be performing in several locations throughout downtown Ridgewood. These talented performers have created quite a buzz, so come join the fun, and enjoy some great music!

If you can strum a guitar, blow a horn or croon a tune, we’d love to hear you. Please fill out this form and email: [email protected] and we’ll get back to you to schedule an audition.

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Suicide Bike Lanes Continue to Cause Congestion at the Ridgewood Train Station

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May 27,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday’s night Council meeting residents voiced concerns over the additional spaces at the Ridgewood Train station . The main concern has now shifted to to an issue the Ridgewood blog has commented for some time. Its not the parking its CONGESTION !

A reader commented ,”by re-configuring the grassy medium ….none of these experts even use the train lot try exiting between 6 and 730 on a dark winter night..pedestrian death trap”
Why the answer is simple the , STUPID SUICIDE BIKE LANES. The “traffic easing” project at the train trestle did more damage to Village businesses in the Central Business district than any other misstep . It is well documented that the so called “traffic easing ” makes both West Ridgewood and Godwin impassable during certain hours of the day . This will clearly only be exacerbated buy new construction on Franklin. Going from two lanes to single lanes was just DUMB and DANGEROUS.
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Reader says You don’t build for peak use times..it’s economics 101

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We voted out the last Gang..perhaps those new folks have crossed the magic river of unreality .You don’t build for peak use times..economics 101.let these terrific business go bond it themselves. Once privately bonded grant them a 30 year ground leased at below market rates,.different story now?.Police don’t patrol today.you think a rent a cop
will make this garage safe late at night..not a chance…useage goes into the can when it becomes a drug and homeless center..then the Car rental and urban blight stores open up 24 /7 for the new homeless..pretty picture
Of Potterville gone Bad..

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Happy endings in Ridgewood after a missing 5-year old boy was safely located

Happy endings in Ridgewood after a missing 5-year old boy was safely located

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

May 27,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Happy endings in Ridgewood after a missing 5-year old boy was safely located early Friday afternoon, 05/26. Ho-Ho-Kus PD personnel and a K9 handler from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office were called to assist Ridgewood Police in the search. After having been missing for over one (1) hour, the child was located, seemingly unharmed, in the fenced rear yard of a nearby home. Ridgewood Police uniformed and plain clothes officers were observed interviewing several occupants of that home as part of an investigation into how the child got into the yard, and what he was doing while there.

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