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Ridgewood’s “Tolerance” Police set the Record Straight

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You’re using that word wrong.

“Tolerance” as a social virtue is a relatively recent concept and specifically refers to the quality that is the opposite of bigotry.

“Tolerance” is not the same as niceness or politeness, though it can accompany those traits.

People who stand for tolerance stand against bigotry. And people who stand against bigotry may absolutely be angry, and even rude. They may have no time or patience for bigotry. They are still standing against bigotry. The concept of tolerance does not include “tolerating” bigotry.

Please remember this before you again pull out the tired trope of “you’re not putting up with my bigotry, therefore you’re intolerant.”

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Reader says This is a full court press against Trump and his plans to protect American citizens

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The BF principal sent out via email a letter with a similar message, and some of the same tone and specific language, under his own signature. The deacon in the local Roman Catholic parish went “political” on this issue this past Sunday morning during the homily of the mass, with a predictable message (take in all who wish to come here, don’t you dare say no to anyone). The new archbishop of the Newark Archdiocese, now of Cardinal rank, was given space in the weekly printed missalette of the local parish (and presumably all other parishes), which he used to spread a similar highly politicized message, pushing the discredited “walls are bad” message of the elite globalists. This is a full court press against Trump and his plans to protect American citizens.

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Reader says When I walk along my lovely village I greet everyone with a smile without thinking what their political view is

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Look up Ridgewood FB pages and you will see how some try to rally other residents around liberal causes namely protesting against Trump etc. These people probably don’t need to work for a living and and speak by referring to oneself as”we”. I have a response to such “we” people. Go fck yourself. Do not use public social media pages to try to impose your views on your neighbors. When I walk along my lovely village I greet everyone with a smile without thinking what their political view is because I do not give a shit. You are mean and hateful because irritating your opponents, putting neighbors against each other and trying to make people out of place is exactly what you want. You are a sick and terrible human being, you and all the others who took down the american flags from front of your houses the day after the elections. That says a lot about your kind.

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Eric Holder’s Airbnb Runs Controversial #WeAccept Multiculturalism Ad

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AirBnB says you may not be as “Tolerant” as you say 


by JEROME HUDSON 6 Feb 2017506

The tens of millions of Americans watching Super Bowl LI Sunday night were treated to a politically-charged advertisement from home-sharing company Airbnb, which launched its #WeAccept ad campaign with a 30-second spot highlighting diversity and multiculturalism.

https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/02/06/eric-holders-airbnb-runs-weaccept-super-bowl-ad/

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Angry Reader pitches Garagezilla for Ridgewood

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“Limiting demand”?
Really?
ENOUGH of the posturing bullshit.
ENOUGH of the “planning”
ENOUGH of the “studies”
Build the garage and ignore the social gadfly ilk that screwed the pooch the first time around. The CBD needs the garage, it’s not just for the restaurants but it sure as hell is for the commuters. That’s what we all do here…commute. Except for the no life to much time on their hands ambulance chasing news photographers…they have WAY to much time on their hands.

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Why NJ lawmakers want to get rid of the stop-for-pedestrians law

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By Michael Symons February 5, 2017 7:01 PM

TRENTON — More than 500 pedestrians have been killed in New Jersey since 2014, the most in any three-year stretch since the early 1990s. A new legislative proposal seeks to remedy that by shifting more of the responsibility onto them, rather than drivers.

Bill A4449, called the Driver and Pedestrian Mutual Responsibility Act, says pedestrians could only cross at designated crosswalks, ends a requirement that drivers stop and stay stopped for people who are crossing a street and doesn’t automatically blame drivers if someone is hit in a crosswalk.

Assemblyman Chris Brown, R-Atlantic, said the purpose of the legislation “is to try to bring common sense back to the Statehouse.”

“Throughout the summer and even into the winter months, there are numerous complaints and problems with pedestrians just stepping off the curb into traffic,” Brown said.

“What we have done is try to codify common sense and make sure that people use the good brain that God gave them before they cross the street,” he said. “And you would think you wouldn’t necessarily need to put some of these common sense items into writing, but unfortunately you do.”

Read More: Why NJ lawmakers want to get rid of the stop-for-pedestrians law | https://nj1015.com/why-nj-lawmakers-want-to-get-rid-of-the-stop-for-pedestrians-law/?trackback=tsmclip

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“Tolerance” : the New Fascism in the Village of Ridgewood

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and if you dont agree  you should move says poster!

Is this Kellyann? Good grief. I feel sorry for your kids and husband. You sound nasty. If you don’t like it then MOVE! We voted by an overwhelming majority in our town for Clinton/Gottheimer. We would love for your kind to move the heck out of town.

you brought a smile to my face.
You were able in only 4 sentences to exhibit exactly what is wrong with the liberal/progressive/democrat thinking.

How funny that your “side”, as you put it “WE”, will tolerate every other group in the USA BUT not the conservatives.

Wow, how quickly you resorted to calling names (nasty), making it personal (husband and kids) and telling me to move out of town.

What if I told you I was a black, gay, Syrian refugee – would you change your tune?

What if I told you I was an old white male christian?

I think your tolerance or respect of my opinion is not based on my humanity but based on your party platform.

I am guessing you think that your politics make you and your party the better people

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RIDGEWOOD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

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PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Village Hall Court Room– 7:30 P.M.

(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)

1.7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call – In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

Roll call: Knudsen, Voigt, Altano, Joel, Patire, Scheibner, Torielli, McWilliams

2.7:35 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board

3.7:40 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics, Correspondence Received by the Board

4.7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. – Ridgewood/Dayton, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 100/152 South Broad Street, Blocks 3707/3905, Lots 5.01/1.01- Pubic Hearing continued from November 15, 2016

5.9:45 p.m. – 9:55 p.m. – Council Referral of Ordinance 3579: Regulation of Institutional Uses and Public Utilities

6.9:55 p.m. – 10:25 p.m. – Draft Ordinance Addressing Miscellaneous Recommendations in Reexamination Report and in Zoning Officer Memoranda

7.10:25 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – Adoption of Minutes: September 1, 2015

8.10:30 p.m. – 10:40 p.m. – Unfinished and New Business

9.10:40 p.m. – Executive Session (if necessary)

10.Adjournment

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of the Ridgewood Planning Board (i.e., official public meetings, work sessions, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings, which are always open to members of the general public.

Members: Susan Knudsen, Jeff Voigt, Joel Torielli, Melanie McWilliams, David Scheibner, Richard Joel, Isabella Altano, Debbie Patire

Professional Staff: Blais L. Brancheau, Planner; Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney; Christopher J. Rutishauser, Village Engineer; Michael Cafarelli, Board Secretary

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PSEG : South Broad Street Work Continues on Monday in Ridgewood

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
UPDATED SCHEDULE: PSE&G ELECTRIC RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS

UTILITY UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE

WORK SCHEDULE UPDATE: February 6, 2017 – February 10, 2017

February 6, 2017 –February 10, 2017

Underground Manholes & Pipe Installation

South Broad Street

(at the cross section of Ridgewood Avenue)

Road Closures

(7:00am – 5:00 pm)

Monday- Friday

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As part of our electric reliability improvements in Bergen County, PSE&G will be performing utility underground work in the Village of Ridgewood. As of early-February 2017, PSE&G will beperforming the following activities in your area:

Excluding inclement weather delays, PSE&G anticipates working Monday –Friday, (7:00am – 5:00pm)

Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the Ridgewood Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconveniences to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones.

The upgrades will enhance your electric capacity, system redundancy, and service reliability within the Village of Ridgewood, as well as surrounding communities. If you have questions or concerns, please call our toll free number at 1-877-678-5784

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Ridgewood resident and soprano Kristen Plumley will perform works by Schubert, Strauss, and Arlen with the Ridgewood Concert Band

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February 5,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The RCB is pleased to be joined by Ridgewood resident and soprano Kristen Plumley. Described as possessing a “shimmering soprano” (The New York Times) with “sparkle and precision” (The Washington Post),  she enjoys singing everything from opera’s light lyric roles to oratorio to pops classics.

Ms. Plumley will perform works by Schubert, Strauss, and Arlen with the RCB.

The program will include Tan Dun’s “Internet Symphony – Eroica”, which is a four-and-a-half minute micro-symphony that combines multicultural influences and the iconic theme from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”).

Unfamiliar with the melody or want a refresher before next week’s concert?

Take some time to enjoy the above video of the Vienna Philharmonic performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 under the baton of Leonard Bernstein.

Don’t miss out on your final chance to take advantage of discounted tickets through our
Pick 3! Subscription plan.
Click here to attend the remaining three concerts of our 34th season at a 20% discount!
Friday, February 10th
with guest soloist soprano Kristen Plumley
Friday, March 31st
featuring solos from principal musicians of the RCB
Friday, May 12th
bringing together the finest musicians from area high schools (including the winner of the Youth Soloist Competition)
and the RCB
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EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH IN RIDGEWOOD INVITES CHOIR PARTICIPANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY

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February 5,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Emmanuel Baptist Church invites the community to join its new choir. Anyone who has an interest in music and would like to share their musical talent on Sunday mornings is invited to join the choir. All ages and all levels of musical talent are welcome.

Please contact the Church office at 201-444-7300. If you are unable to get through to the church office, contact Musical and Artistic Director, John Giresi, at [email protected].

Emmanuel, a welcoming and affirming congregation founded in 1891, is celebrating its 125th Anniversary Year and maintains a tradition of community outreach. Emmanuel is located at 14 Hope Street, at the corner of Hope Street and East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The building is ADA accessible and all are invited to attend.

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Reader Asks About a String of Reported Burglaries in Ridgewood

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“Guys. To my knowledge there have been 4 reported burglaries in our neighborhood the past 2 weeks. A couple were on spring and 1 today on John st. The pattern is mid day breaking glass to enter homes. Heard it’s a white male in a hoodie. We should encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions – hide jewelry, valuables, etc. Set your home alarms and lock doors.

As a member of the safety patrol, BE SAFE!”

Anyone have any further info about this. I see nothing in the town blog, Patch, etc. and I suspect this would be bigger news than busting a couple of unauthorized candy sellers in town — from which some would extrapolate a budding crime wave.

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Reader says The Village Council should be challenging Valley’s “not-for-profit” status

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They should be paying for these services but they don’t. The Village Council should be challenging Valley’s “not-for-profit” status in court based on the Morristown precedent but they do nothing. We’re literally leaving millions of dollars of payments in lieu of taxes from Valley on the table as a result. Taxpayers should be sickened by this inability to protect Ridgewood tax payer interests but no one seems to care.

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Ridgewood discusses update to parking requirements

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Mark Krulish , Staff Writer, @Mark_Krulish11:38 p.m. ET Feb. 3, 2017

RIDGEWOOD — With the growth of online retailing, suburban downtowns have undergone a shift toward more service-based businesses. And with that shift has come a greater demand for parking.

Ridgewood is grappling with that need. Recognizing that changing times call for changing parking strategies, officials are taking a look at the village code.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2017/02/03/ridgewood-discusses-update-parking-requirements/97402790/

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Financial advisor stole $5M from family, feds say

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By Thomas Moriarty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on February 03, 2017 at 4:58 PM, updated February 03, 2017 at 5:58 PM

NEW YORK — A Morris County man was arrested by federal agents Friday morning in connection with allegations he stole more than $5 million from clients of his wealth management practice.

Barry Connell, of Chester, was expected to appear Friday afternoon in Manhattan federal court on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.

Federal prosecutors said Connell, 50, had been arrested that morning in Henderson, Nevada on a criminal complaint filed by the FBI.

Yahoo Finance reported Connell had worked in the Ridgewood office of Morgan Stanley, which fired him November 2016.

https://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2017/02/wealth_manager_from_nj_stole_5m_from_clients_feds.html#incart_river_index