IMPORTANT UPDATE: PSE&G ELECTRIC RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS- UTILITY UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
WORK SCHEDULE UPDATE: February 13, 2017 – February 17, 2017
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
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
8 Parking Spots
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:
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
11Feb – by Daniel Steingold – 336 – In Family Studies Happiness Studies Men Studies Original Studies Relationship Studies Women
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Perhaps love and marriage don’t go together like a horse and carriage after all. A new study finds that older Americans looking for love are latching onto a new trend that tempers the demands of a committed relationship, a phenomenon known as “Living Apart Together,” or “LAT.”
Spurred by a divorce rate that has doubled among this demographic since 1990, many older singles— often divorced or widowed— have taken on “an intimate relationship without a shared residence.” New research was conducted upon the increasingly popular relationship arrangement among those 50 years of age or older.
A new study finds that older Americans are embracing “living apart together.”
According to Jacquelyn Benson, a researcher at the University of Missouri who is entrenched in the topic, LAT has long been an established phenomenon in Europe, but it is just now reaching the United States en masse.
“What has long been understood about late-in-life relationships is largely based on long-term marriage,” Benson explains in a release. With marriage rates amongst older Americans declining, she argues that “if more people— young and old, married or not— saw LAT as an option, it might save them from a lot of future heartache.”
For their study, Benson and another researcher interviewed adults who were at least 60 years of age and in committed relationships, yet didn’t live together. From their interactions with this demographic, the two researchers found that there were a number of motivating factors for a LAT-type relationship.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus are once again proud to be sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Carmel gymnasium at 52 Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
Guests will first be greeted by bagpipers. The Best of Everything will cater a full-course of traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage. The Celtic Cross Band will be playing Irish classics and great dance music, along with a special appearance by the Irish Step Dancers from the Ridgewood Irish Dance Academy. There will also be a grand prize raffle drawing for a trip to Ireland, with the proceeds going to benefit many local and worthy charities.
Tickets are $55 per person. Payment can be mailed to:
Reader recounts his shopping experience to the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, My wife and I arrived at cottage place around 11:30 Saturday and noticed non-employee parking
Was at about 90 percent empty.The employee parking section was likely At 15 percent max.used.
we were at bookstore ..the Gap and rite aid.
And it was still too early for the movie crowd. The Bookstore was light and the gap had some customers there.
Assuming that 80 percent or more of the employees were signed in midday at work..likely more using
Street and metered parking since they arrive early to mid-morning on most pre holiday Saturday’s.
The high percentage of employee parking that goes unused is a joke.both to town visitors
( that seems to be the merchants target audience ) as the pass holders and locals are just assumed to
be robots on cruise control for 30 % plus percent train pass increases at the station and less supply
In the general boarding commuter allocated lots down the street away from the train area.
Seriously what is so hard to figure out.
The town clearly wants to ticket blitz the visitors..
Who can’t read a 3.5 foot poll that the front of their car blocks.
No sympathy requested, but do the merchants really think this is the master plan to their volume issues .if the permit holders got the shaft after the late 2016 parking reimagined strategy.
You would hope that looking rows of unused employee parking spots on a high revenue pre-valentines Saturday might open up a few imaginations as to how?
The merchants in supporting such a poorly planned solution are getting little out of the pie on an Important pre-holiday shopping weekend.
At a minimum employee, only Saturday parking spots should
be eliminated..commuters still got screwed but at least we could see that the VOR PARKING emperors have no clothes .
The whole thing is a failure .great for the violations bureau.That will teach them to dare come to
Ridgewood to spend their gifting money and perhaps stop for a book or coffee/lunch while walking the
By Greg Adomaitis | For NJ.com
on February 11, 2017 at 7:50 AM, updated February 11, 2017 at 9:29 AM
CAMDEN — Parents can’t just be forced to hand over cash for college payments without being involved in their child’s higher education decisions, an Appellate Court has ruled.
The Feb. 9 opinion on the long-simmering case between Caitlyn Ricci and her divorced parents Michael Ricci and Maura McGarvey sheds light on whether the two were legally obligated to pay for their estranged daughter’s higher education
“A parent cannot be viewed as a ‘wallet’ and deprived of involvement of college decision making process,” the ruling states. Also at heart here, however, is when those over the age of 18 become truly independent and the circumstances surrounding such a decision.
“Once the issue of emancipation is decided, an obligation to pay college costs for an academically motivated un-emancipated child requires a two-fold analysis,” the opinion reads. The first being whether the parents are involved in those choices and whether they can afford it.
Ridgewood NJ, From Valentine’s Day to Heart Health Month, February is splashed with red.
Although chocolates may rule as a popular Valentine gift, those in the mood for a healthier treat can enjoy strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, watermelon, tomatoes and beets and reap the rewards.
These vibrant foods have a cornucopia of nutrients that love you back by healing your body and preventing disease, says best-selling author and nutritionist Cherie Calbom, known as “The Juice Lady,” whose latest book is The Juice Lady’s Guide to Fasting (www.juiceladycherie.com).
For example, numerous studies show that just one glass of beet juice lowers blood pressure in people with high blood pressure, she says. Other attributes of these red-themed fruits and vegetables include:
• Tomato juice has lycopene, a phytonutrient that studies show reduces the risk for prostate cancer. Tufts and Boston University researchers discovered that the highest intake of lycopene was linked to nearly a 30 percent reduction in cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. • One study published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods found that tart cherry juice can improve sleep in older adults with insomnia. • Another study found that quercitin, a powerful antioxidant found in tart cherry juice, helped people fight heart disease by preventing oxidative damage to LDL cholesterol. • Strawberry juice is rich in vitamin C and folate—nutrients that help you fight cancer. • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that the intake of raspberries can lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease due to their high content of anthocyanins, flavonoids that reduce inflammation. Inflammation is a leading cause of heart disease. • Watermelon has more lycopene than tomatoes—making it a delicious heart healthy fruit.
For those seeking to lose weight before Valentine’s Day, Calbom recommends a one-day red juice fast. “You can lose at least a pound a day and recharge your energy,” she says.
Heart Healthy Juice Recipes
Red Sunrise Beets have been shown to lower blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4 to 5 points.
1 apple
1/2 small beet with tops
1 cucumber, peeled if not organic
Cut produce to fit your juicer’s feed tube. Juice ingredients, stir and enjoy. Serves 1.
Rosy Glow All red, orange, and green vegetables and fruit are rich in carotenoids. Studies show that carotenoids give your skin an attractive rosy glow, even more appealing than being out in the sun.
4-5 medium carrots, tops removed
1 red apple
1 medium cucumber
1 small beet, with or without a few tops
2 ribs celery
1-inch chunk ginger root
Juice all ingredients, stir and enjoy! Serves 1-2
Icy, Spicy Gazpacho Cilantro has been shown in studies to help the body detox heavy metals such as mercury, lead and aluminum.
2 tomatoes, cut in chunks
1 cup fresh carrot juice (about 5–7 carrots)
1 lemon, juiced, peeled, if putting it through a juice machine
1/4 cup cilantro, rinsed and chopped
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 small jalapeño, chopped (more if you like it hot)
3 radishes
Place the tomato chunks in a freezer bag and freeze until solid. This is optional. (Or you can use fresh tomatoes placed in the blender.) Pour the carrot and lemon juices into a blender and add the frozen tomato chunks, cilantro, salt, cumin, jalapeño, and radishes. Blend on high speed until smooth, but slushy; serve immediately. Serves 2
About Cherie Calbom, MSN (aka The Juice Lady)
Cherie Calbom MSN holds a Master of Science degree in whole foods nutrition from Bastyr University. Known as “The Juice Lady” for her work with juicing and health, she is the author of 32 books including her latest The Juice Lady’s Guide to Fasting and Sugar Knockout. She and her husband offer juice cleanse retreats throughout the year, 30-Day Detox online and Garden’s Best Juice Powder. She has lectured worldwide on juicing, detoxing and fasting including consulting for the Royal Family of the UAE. Winner of the TTAC Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with juicing and detoxification, her blogs and books on juicing, cleansing and health have helped thousands of people live healthier lives. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for her free newsletter at www.juiceladycherie.com
Customers to benefit from lower energy and capacity prices
February 10,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) today said that residential electric bills will drop 2.6 percent on June 1 as a result of the recent Basic Generation Service supply auction, approved today by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
The monthly bill for a PSE&G residential customer who uses the statewide average of 650 kilowatt-hours per month will be $112.62, or $3 less per month on June 1 than today. Last year, this same customer paid $116.08 per month.
“We commend the Board of Public Utilities for once again approving this efficient and competitive way to secure electricity on behalf of our customers,” said Jorge Cardenas, PSE&G vice president of asset management and centralized services. “Our customers are benefitting from the lower costs of energy and capacity, even as PSE&G is upgrading its transmission and distribution systems to maintain reliability.”
In addition to lower electric bills, most PSE&G customers also receive gas service and are benefitting from lower gas bills this winter. PSE&G lowered the price of residential gas supply on October 1, 2016 to 34 cents per therm — its lowest rate in 16 years.
The utility is also providing bill credits to residential gas customers for usage from January to February 2017 – saving the typical residential gas customer $25 during the two-month period.
NJ Transit is trash. Have a polling of people who traveled yesterday and I don’t think they get a passing grade. It wasn’t even a major storm and they consider it a success doing their job.
Since fare was raised more than 1 yr ago things have been going downhill. To pay more than $300 for such crappy service is a robbery. They raised fees, eliminated trains at rush hour, shortened number of cars and now you have overcrowded trains where you have to push in order to get a seat. Add to it daily morning delays from Secaucus to NY and you have a garbage service. As long as no one complains loudly we will keep getting screwed.
Ridgewood NJ, All Village offices will be closed on February 13, 2017, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and on February 20, 2017, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no garbage or recycling pickups on these days and the Recycling Center will also be closed. All Village offices will open the day after these holidays, at 8:30 a.m.
Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 died April 15, 1865. Abraham Lincoln was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.Republican Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War—its bloodiest war and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy.
Ridgewood NJ, One (1) summons was issued in connection with a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Greenway Road and Highland Avenue in Ridgewood on Friday afternoon, 02/10. Ridgewood firefighters used the “Jaws of Life” to free a passenger from a Nissan that was broadsided by a Jeep. Both occupants of the Nissan were transported by separate ambulances to a local hospital for treatment. Ridgewood PD was assisted by Glen Rock PD at the scene. Ridgewood FD and EMS personnel were also put into service, as was a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and removed by a tow truck. Interestingly, the only 911 call reporting the accident was received from an occupant of the Nissan. No one in the neighborhood where the accident occurred called the police to report it, nor did the driver of the Jeep. Go figure.
Mark Krulish , Staff Writer, @Mark_KrulishPublished 5:45 p.m. ET Feb. 9, 2017 | Updated 6:18 p.m. ET Feb. 9, 2017
As the battle over affordable housing continues across New Jersey, the Ridgewood Planning Board heard more testimony from professionals about a development slated for the former Brogan Cadillac site on South Broad Street.
The board has four different applications pending for multifamily housing proposals in parts of downtown that were rezoned last year. The Dayton, subject of Tuesday’s hearing, is a luxury apartment project with 93 units proposed – including 15 percent set aside for affordable housing as required by ordinance.
Ridgewood NJ, It is clear to everyone that a red rose means love, and every year, an estimated 224 million roses are grown for Valentine’s Day alone, which makes up more than 50 percent of the flowers given each year.
While roses are always nice, Ebates just released a new infographic about The Best Flowers to Buy for Valentine’s Day infographic, and gives insight for those looking for a unique flower giving experience but don’t know the meaning, lifespan or prices of certain flowers.
Which flowers made the infographic?
Lilies: Passion & Fertility: $5-$10 per stem; Lifespan: 2-3 weeks
Gardenias: Secret Love: $8—$10 per stem; Lifespan: 1 week
Orchids: Deserving a Rich Escape: $10— $30 per stem; Lifespan: 1—2 weeks
Succulents: Self-cared for the busy worker: $5—$10 per stem; Lifespan: A few years
Carnations: Mother’s love: $5 per stem; Lifespan: 2—3 weeks
French Tulips: Fresh beginnings: $5—$10 per stem; Lifespan: Up to 10 Days
SunFlowers: Summer Love: $5 per stem; Lifespan: 5 to 12 Days
Purple Irises: Royalty: $5—$100 per stem
Tea Roses: Traditional Love: $10—$13per stem; Lifespan: 1 to 2 Weeks
Ridgewood NJ, While Valentine’s Day is the second biggest spending holiday for Americans, Kings Food Markets, your local food market, wants to remind you that you don’t have to make reservations to make dinner special.
This Valentine’s Day make sure February 14 is the best date ever – literally. From romantic dinners with your loved one to upbeat girls’ nights filled with drinks and apps, Kings has everything you need, no matter who you’re celebrating with. Here are some of our top Valentine’s Day recipes, Chef Prepared foods and Cooking Studio classes:
o Made fresh, in-stores daily. Chocolate covered strawberries are a must for any Valentine’s Day soiree.
Valentine Romance– Cooking Studio Class
o Chef Theresa leads the interactive class on how to make Shellfish Risotto in a Lobster Brodetto, Chocolate Soufflés with Raspberry Sauce and many more lovely treats.
Be My Valentine– Cooking Studio
o Legendary Chef Diana Albanese takes you to a refreshing place with Sautéed Shrimp with Shiitake Mushrooms, Raspberry Chocolate Crème Brule and much more.
Romantic Valentine– Cooking Studio
o Did you ever wonder how to make the perfect Chocolate Soufflés with Raspberry Sauce? Well now you can! The perfect date night activity.
o Family movie night? Don’t forget the iconic, wholesome and convenient snack, which also happens to be certified organic.
Valentine’s Day with Mom or Dad – Cooking Studio Class
o The teens take over the kitchen (with mom and dad’s supervision of course). All the classics are taught including Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate Pudding with Freshly Whipped Cream.
Chocolate Extravaganza for Valentine’s Day– Cooking Studio Class
o Chocolate isn’t just served in cute boxes. This class teaches the ins and outs of making chocolate so that you can have some fun and impress your co-workers on Monday.
Are you hosting a larger Valentine’s Day gathering? Kings Catering has everything you need from comforting apps, delicious entrees and sweet treats. Give our courteous experts a ring and we’ll be there for you.
Ridgewood NJ, On February 2, Ridgewood police report that patrol units responded to John Street on a report of a possible burglary in progress. The resident reported observing, through his surveillance cameras, a suspicious person on his property. Upon patrol arrival, the residence was checked and found to be secure. There was however evidence that a possible criminal attempt was made to gain entry. The resident responded home and found everything appeared in order within the residence. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K9 unit responded and checked the scene and the surrounding area. The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on February 5, patrol units responded to 28 East Ridgewood Avenue on a report of a suspicious male party soliciting money. Upon arrival, patrol units located a male party matching the description and identified the party. The male party had an active warrant for arrest out of NYPD with full extradition. The warrant was confirmed and the 30-year-old male from Paterson, N.J. was arrested at the scene and transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters for processing. The arrestee was then transported to the Bergen County Jail pending his extradition to New York.
