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Posted on July 30, 2016January 21, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

RIDGEWOOD 2016 STREET PAVING LIST

2016 PAVING LIST

Village Of Ridgewood 2016 Paving List

1 Alpine W. Glen Phelps
1 Bogert #3 Meadowbrook E. Glen
1 Brookside #2 Spring E.R.A.
1 Elaine Van Emburgh Dead End
1 Foster Watlington Prospect
1 Gardner Mountain Lincoln
1 Grandview #1 Highland McKinley
1 Grandview #2 McKinley West End
1 Heights #5 W. Glen California
1 Highwood N. Broad High-Town Line
1 Hillcrest #5 Morningside N. Monroe
1 Hope #2 Spring E. Ridgewood
1 Kenilworth #1 Grove Laurel
1 Kenilworth #2 Laurel Spring
1 Kenilworth #3 Spring E.R.A.
1 Lawrence Heights Dead End
1 Linwood #1 Oak N. Maple
1 Manor Knollwood Lincoln
1 Morningside #2 N. Monroe Avondale
1 Morningside #3 Avondale Hillcrest
1 Morningside #4 Hillcrest Glenview
1 Old Stone N. Monroe End
1 Park Slope Madison Monte Vista
1 Richards #1 Norman Parsons
1 S. Monroe Godwin W. Ridgewood
1 Smith Townline N. Monroe
1 Sterling E. Glen Kensington
1 Terhune W. Saddle River East End
1 Theyken Van Emburgh Court
1 Van Dyke Midland Park Line Farview
1 Waiku #2 N. Monroe Wastena
1 Wellington N. Monroe Shelbourne
1 Wickham Arrow Westbrook
1 Wood Hollow Eastgate Rd Court

Posted on July 30, 2016July 29, 2016 by James — 5 Comments

What Mr. Aronsohn failed to say

file photo by Boyd Loving

Editor, The Ridgewood Blog:

On July 20, 2016, The Ridgewood Blog posted a link to an Opinion Editorial written by former Ridgewood mayor Paul Aronsohn in which Mr. Aronsohn endorsed the construction of additional multi-family housing in Ridgewood, and also defended his active involvement in promoting the erection of a now contentious, multi-level parking garage at the intersection of Hudson and South Broad Streets in Ridgewood’s Central Business District.

Not surprisingly, Mr. Aronsohn’s editorial failed to include several key facts with regard to his tenure in office as they relate to multi-family housing and the proposed parking garage.

Firstly; public records available on line from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission reveal that in 2012, Mr. Aronsohn accepted an “in kind” campaign contribution from a local real estate developer, Mr. John Saraceno, whose firm (Onyx Equities, LLC) has applied to construct new, high density, multifamily housing in Ridgewood. Undoubtedly, Mr. Saraceno, will profit handsomely once construction is complete and all units in his building are rented.

Secondly, Mr. Saraceno’s firm owns a large commercial/retail establishment located within the very block as the parking garage Mr. Aronsohn and his supporters wanted to build (exact address is: 54 East Ridgewood Avenue). In my opinion, the value of Mr. Saraceno’s property would have increased substantially if a several hundred space parking garage had been constructed within the same block as his property.

Finally, if you think that all of this wasn’t enough to raise the eyebrows of Ridgewood’s voters this past Spring, may I remind you that on July 3, 2013, Mr. Aronsohn, along with four (4) members of Ridgewood’s Village Council, attended a $1,000-a- head campaign fundraiser for Governor Chris Christie with free tickets to the event provided to them by Mr. John Saraceno. This incident subsequently became the subject of a lead editorial in The Record on July 17, 2013.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-council-criticized-for-accepting-complimentary-tickets-to-christie-fundraiser-from-developer-1.716990

https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/the-record-pay-to-go-1.564876

Personally, I’d had enough of Mr. Aronsohn many, many months ago, and the results of a local election held in May, in which all of the candidates supported by Mr. Aronsohn for election to Village Council lost heavily, suggest that the vast majority of Ridgewood’s voters who cast ballots agreed with me that it was time for a big change in local government.

Boyd A. Loving

Ridgewood Resident

Posted on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 by James — 3 Comments

Congressman Scott Garrett Presents Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke a special recognition award

July 29,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, On Thursday Congressman Scott Garrett presenting our new Chief of Police with a special recognition.

Congressman Scott Garrett showed up in Ridgewood to offer Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke a special recognition award .

Posted on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 by James — 19 Comments

Reader say Criticism of Village of Ridgewood Attorney met with a cheap attempt at censorship and silencing the public through intimidation

file photo by Boyd Loving of Matt Rogers and Roberta Sonenfeld

July 29,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Reader say Criticism of Village of Ridgewood Attorney met with a cheap attempt at censorship and silencing the public through intimidation.

We have seen this before :

“Commenters on this thread need to bone up on libel law. Castigating a practicing attorney must be done with a degree of care that is greater than when one is pummeling a non-professional. If a lie is uttered that forms the basis of an overall message, explicit or implicit, that the attorney in question is unfit for the practice of law, a judge or jury is empowered to declare that libel has occurred. And not just ordinary libel, with respect to which financial damages must be proven to the penny, but libel per se, in which damages are presumed.”

A reader responds , “That’s right James. Not only is Rogers a public figure because he works in a municipal council but TRUTH is always a defense to any threat of ‘libel’. I think that July 28, 2016 at 6:21 pm anonymous message may have been written by Rogers himself (or someone astroturfing on his behalf.) It’s just another cheap attempt at censorship and silencing the public through intimidation. They’re low enough to do such things. The bottom-line is that rogers is a bum period! “

Since we heard this during the recent Village election campaign we thought we would clear the air .

Mr Rogers like most Village employees is whats called a “public figure” .

In United States law, public figure is a term applied in the context of defamation actions (libel and slander) as well as invasion of privacy. A public figure (such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader) cannot base a lawsuit on incorrect harmful statements unless there is proof that the writer or publisher acted with actual malice (knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth).[1] The burden of proof in defamation actions is higher in the case of a public figure.

The controlling precedent in the United States was set in 1964 by the United States Supreme Court in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. It is considered a key decision in supporting the First Amendment and freedom of the press.

A fairly high threshold of public activity is necessary to elevate people to public figure status. Typically, they must either be:

a public figure, either a public official or any other person pervasively involved in public affairs, or
a limited purpose public figure, meaning those who have “thrust themselves to the forefront of particular public controversies in order to influence the resolution of the issues involved.” A “particularized determination” is required to decide whether a person is a limited purpose public figure, which can be variously interpreted:[2]

A person can become an “involuntary public figure” as the result of publicity, even though that person did not want or invite the public attention. For example, people accused of high profile crimes may be unable to pursue actions for defamation even after their innocence is established…

A person can also become a “limited public figure” by engaging in actions which generate publicity within a narrow area of interest. For example, [jokes about]… Terry Rakolta [an activist who spearheaded a boycott of the show Married With Children] werefair comments… within the confines of her public conduct [and] protected by Ms. Rakolta’s status as a “limited public figure”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_figure

Proving Fault: Actual Malice and Negligence

Unlike other countries that hold a publisher liable for every defamatory statement regardless of what steps he or she took prior to publication, under U.S. law a plaintiff must prove that the defendant was at fault when she published the defamatory statement. In other words, the plaintiff must prove that the publisher failed to do something she was required to do. Depending on the circumstances, the plaintiff will either need to prove that the defendant acted negligently, if the plaintiff is a private figure, or with actual malice, if the plaintiff is a public figure or official.

Celebrities, politicians, high-ranking or powerful government officials, and others with power in society are generally considered public figures/officials and are required to prove actual malice. Unlike these well-known and powerful individuals, your shy neighbor is likely to be a private figure who is only required to prove negligence if you publish something defamatory about her. Determining who is a public or private figure is not always easy. In some instances, the categories may overlap. For example, a blogger who is a well-known authority on clinical research involving autism may be considered a public figure for purposes of controversies involving autism, but not for other purposes. https://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/proving-fault-actual-malice-and-negligence.

Incidentally the ABA does not look kindly to lawyers making fallacious legal threats .

Posted on July 29, 2016June 27, 2021 by James — 1 Comment

Ridgewood Water Issues Corrections on Consumer Confidence Report

Click HERE to view the corrected 2016 Consumer Confidence Report.

July 28,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, You should have received the 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report that was mailed to you on June 30, 2016 (ClickHERE to view). We hope you have had an opportunity to read the report and learn about the water quality parameters that we monitor and the contaminants we test for.

Ridgewood Water is a complex water supply system and our Annual Report is similarly complex. This year’s report may be even more challenging to understand because the pages appear in a different order than was intended. Please be assured that all of the information has been included and nothing was omitted.

There are two corrections to the report, however, that you should know about. On the first page of the Report, under “BACKGROUND INFORMATION,” the following sentences appear, “In 2015, Ridgewood Water exceeded the 15 ppb Action Level for Lead of which you were previously notified. We are still working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to correct this Issue.” The year referred to is incorrect. The lead exceedance occurred in 2012. The treatment plan proposed by Ridgewood Water to correct this issue was approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and has been fully implemented.

In the section labelled “Unregulated Contaminants for Which EPA Requires Monitoring” the level detected for Perflourooctanic acid – PFOA and Perflourooctane sulfonic acid – PFOS are reversed. The PFOA Range should be ND-0.04 and the PFOS Range should be ND-0.06.

To help consumers better understand the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report and to provide a special opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification, Ridgewood Water is sponsoring a daytime forum on July 27 at 9:00am in the Courtroom of Village Hall and an evening forum on August 2 at 7:00pm in the Youth Center of Village Hall. Consumers from all of the municipalities served by Ridgewood Water are invited to attend either forum. Space is limited, so please register by contacting Donna Omelianuk, Ridgewood Water, at 201-670-5500 x271 or by email at [email protected]. Recordings of the forums will be made available online for those unable to attend.

Posted on July 29, 2016January 20, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hospital ratings: So How did Valley Hospital Fare ?

July 27,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The federal government released its first overall hospital quality rating on Wednesday, giving some of the best known local hospitals in New Jersey an average or below average scores .

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rated 3,617 hospitals on a one- to five-star scale . While the hospital industry pressured the Obama administration and Congress to block the ratings and argue the ratings will make places that treat the toughest cases look bad, but Medicare has held firm, saying that consumers need a simple way to objectively gauge quality.

Just 102 hospitals received the top rating of five stars.Nearly half the hospitals or 1,752 received an average rating of three stars. While another 1,042 hospitals were not rated, including all hospitals in Maryland.

Medicare based the star ratings on 64 individual measures that are published on its Hospital Compare website, including death and infection rates and patient reviews. Medicare noted that specialized and “cutting-edge care,” such as the latest techniques to battle cancer, are not reflected in the ratings.

Here are some of our local hospitals and how they ranked:

VALLEY HOSPITAL
223 N VAN DIEN AVENUE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
(201) 447-8000
3 out of 5 stars

BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
230 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
(201) 967-4000
3 out of 5 stars

HACKENSACK-UMC AT PASCACK VALLEY
250 OLD HOOK ROAD
WESTWOOD, NJ 07675
(201) 383-1074
3 out of 5 stars

ST JOSEPH’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
(973) 754-2010
1 out of 5 stars

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
(201) 996-2000
2 out of 5 stars

HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
718 TEANECK RD
TEANECK, NJ 07666
(201) 833-3000
4 out of 5 stars

ST MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL
350 BOULEVARD
PASSAIC, NJ 07055
(973) 365-4300
2 out of 5 stars

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN
255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
SUFFERN, NY 10901
(914) 368-5000
2 out of 5 stars

ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
350 ENGLE ST
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631
(201) 894-3000
3 out of 5 stars

CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER
97 WEST PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444
(973) 831-5000
2 out of 5 stars

Posted on July 29, 2016July 28, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

RIDGEWOOD POLICE TRAFFIC ALERT WEST GLEN AVE DETOUR FOR PSEG

Update on PSEG Gas Work

July 28,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood

Ridgewood NJ, Starting Wednesday, July 27, 2016 PSEG will be working on W. Glen Ave. with the large detour in place until Friday, July 29^th. Then on either Friday or Monday they will move to E. Glen Ave. working between Maple Ave. and Fairfield Rd. for about 2 weeks. They will start at Fairfield and work backwards.

PSEG will stop short of the firehouse driveway and try to get the work in front of the firehouse/Water/ Recycling yard all done on one day. Please know that during that day there will be very limited and sometimes no access to those driveways.

After they complete the gas work on E. Glen Ave., they will return to the work on W. Glen and that includes starting off with the large detour for about 5-7 work days. And will continue west until they reach Monroe St.

To clarify, while working on E. Glen Ave., W. Glen Ave. will be completely open.

Posted on July 28, 2016January 21, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood Opens in August

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July 28,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Steel Wheel Tavern, a bar and restaurant, is coming to 51 N. Broad St., across from the train station in Ridgewood. It is the Former space of Smith Brother’s Steak & Chophouse.

According to the new management they are completely renovating the space .The 100 seat restaurant will include both bar and dining room and plans to offer outdoor sidewalk seating.

Managing partner Glenn Carlough told the Bergen Record ,”It will have a New American menu with a large selection of appetizers, as well as salads, steaks, meat and fish dishes. It hopes to be a lively neighborhood bar that also has excellent food. ”
The Steel Wheel Tavern has also announced the hiring of Bryan Tortorella as Executive Chef. Chef Tortorella, a native of River Edge, has previously worked at Bacari Grill (Washington Township) and the Pier Restaurant in Newport, Ruth’s Chris in Providence, Rhode Island .

“We’re shooting for serving friends and family on Aug. 12 and 13 and opening to the public Aug. 14,” said Executive Chef Bryan Tortorella told the Daily Voice.

Steel Wheel Tavern with have an extensive children’s menu, Splendid Sides, like braised red cabbage, baby vegetables, sweet potato puree, and quinoa. Desserts will include trendy chocolate lava cake, crème brulee, banana bread pudding, ice creams, sorbets and of course a creative American. cuisine with a New England seafood influence to it.

Posted on July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

White House Recognizes Valley of Ridgewood for Participation in Department of Energy Workplace Charging Challenge

DOE Participation in Department of Energy Workplace Charging Challenge

July 25, 2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital was recently recognized by the White House for its participation in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Workplace Charging Challenge. The Workplace Charging Challenge encourages America’s employers to commit to providing electric vehicle charging access for their workforce.

Earlier this year, Valley installed five electric vehicle charging stations at its main campus, and is considering installing charging stations at satellite locations as well. Valley became a DOE Workplace Charging Challenge partner in June of this year. The hospital is now among the more than 350 national partners who have made a pledge to participate in the Challenge. The DOE is on track to meet its goal of having 500 United States Challenge partners by 2018. This is crucial, according to a White House press release, because “vehicles are parked at homes and workplaces most of the time, making the Workplace Charging Challenge a significant opportunity to expand our nation’s charging infrastructure. In fact, charging at work can potentially double an EV driver’s all-electric daily commuting range.”

The use of electric vehicles is a key component the Obama Administration’s goal “to combat climate change, increase access to clean energy technologies, and reduce our dependence on oil,” according to the release.

Posted on July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 by James — 22 Comments

Readers Debate “Free Speech” at Village of Ridgewood Council Meetings

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July 28th ,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, After a federal court judge in Newark denied the dismissal of a freedom of speech violation lawsuit filed by a political operative against the City of Hoboken after he was ejected from the October 21 city council meeting.

Its seems that speech can not restricted during public comment at a council meeting . The previous mayor Paul Aronsohn and his administration tried many times either through rules, ordinances ,intimidation or silly anti free speech committees like the “Civility Committee”.

While readers best describe the new council ,”it’s amazing to watch the new council meetings. Respect for all those who ask questions. Even questions that are asked are answered or will be researched and followed up on. Keep up the good work.”

A reader suggests that some Section’s of the Village Code may violate an individual’s right to Freedom of Speech , we are not so sure :

“Except upon consent of the Council, by the majority vote of those present, each person addressing the Council pursuant to this section shall be required to limit his remarks to five minutes and shall at no time engage in any personally offensive or abusive remarks. On a hearing on ordinances on second reading, a person who has previously addressed the Council on the issue may be permitted a period of no more than an additional five minutes, after all others desirous of speaking on the issue have had an opportunity to do so, provided the comments of the speaker are not repetitive. The Chair shall call any speaker to order who violates any provision of this section.”

As does this one:

“Any person who shall disturb the peace of the Council, make impertinent or slanderous remarks or conduct himself in a boisterous manner while addressing the Council shall be forthwith barred by the presiding officer from further audience before the Council, except that if the speaker shall submit to proper order under these rules, permission for him to continue may be granted by a majority vote of the Council.”

Matt Rogers: Are you on this?

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

RIDGEWOOD’s KASSCHAU SHELL FREE SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS

July 27,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The music shell on Veteran’s Field was erected and donated as a gift to the Village in member of Frank Kasschau, a widely recognized choral conductor, organist and teacher. The shell is dedicated to and accepted for use by the citizens of the Village of Ridgewood as a place where summer programs of fine music and related artistic and cultural endeavors may be presented to the community in a setting of natural beauty.

Bring your chair and blanket starts at 8:30pm.

Only three performances left ; July 28th TREBLE – Popular Rock , August 2nd Bishop of Jazz and His Abbotts (Rio Clemente) and August 4th Mack Brandon & The Connection – Popular Gospel .

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by James — 9 Comments

Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon Beats the Heat at Ridgewood’s Graydon Pool

photos by Boyd Loving

July 27,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Like a lot of residents ,Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon spent a day at Graydon trying to beat the heat .

2016 SEASON GRAYDON POOL SEASON
Regular Season
Saturday, June 4 through August 14, 2016
Daily, 10 am to 7:30 pm
**Holiday** – July 4th, close 4 pm
Late Season
Monday, August 15 through Labor Day, September 5, 2016
Weekdays – 12 noon to 7:30 pm
Weekends/Holiday – 10 am to 7:30 pm

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]

RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS – Village priced memberships are available to Ridgewood residents, non-residents who pay local property taxes to the Village of Ridgewood, and employees of the Village of Ridgewood and Board of Education. Proof is required.
ADULT – $120.00
CHILD – (ages 2-15, under 2 free) $110.00
SENIOR – $30.00 (62 and older)
PERMANENT DISABLED – $30.00
DAILY PASS – $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00

NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS – The Village Council and the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to invite all families in the surrounding area to join the Graydon Pool facility for the 2016 summer season.
ADULT (ages 16 and up) – $200.00
CHILD (ages 2-15) – $175.00
GUEST PASSES (must be accompanied by 2016 season member)- $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by James — Leave a comment

Two More Ridgewood Residents Report Identity Theft Incidents

July 27,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind citizens of the increased amount of scams. Always investigate communications made through postal mail, telephone, and/or the internet to prevent fraud and deceptive activity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Ridgewood Police Department to ensure you’re not becoming a victim of these scams.

A Unadilla Road resident responded to headquarters on 7/20/16 to report identity theft in the past. The victim reported an unknown person utilized his personal identity to open a Comcast account in the state of Maryland between 10/07/15 and 12/31/15. The victim reported Comcast is in the process of clearing the victim’s name from balance of $2777.44.

A Hamilton Road resident responded to police headquarters on 7/23/16 to report a fraud in the past. The victim reported an unknown person utilized his personal identification to open Verizon Wireless account without authorization. The victim reported he began receiving letters from a collection agency in reference to the fraudulent account. Verizon was notified and advised the victim the situation is being taken care of.

Posted on July 27, 2016January 21, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Ridgewood Motor Vehicle Stop Results in Stolen Car and Drug Arrest

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July 27,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ptl. Elwood conducted a motor vehicle stop on 7/22/16 which led to the arrest of Matthew Clancey Jr., age 50, 267 Hamilton Avenue Paterson, N.J. and Jordan R. Stevens, age 27, 88 North Street, Saddle Brook, N.J.

The vehicle was reported and confirmed to be a stolen motor vehicle operated by Mr. Clancey. Mr. Clancey was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and provided a false name in attempts to conceal a criminal history. Mr. Clancey was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Hindering Apprehension, and Possession with intent to use Drug Paraphernalia .

The passenger, Mr. Stevens was arrested and charged with Possession with intent to use Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Hypodermic Syringe. Both arrestees were transported to headquarters, processed, provided criminal complaints and transported to the Bergen County Jail after failing to post bail.

All actors are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Posted on July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 by James — 5 Comments

Free Speech is a Live and Well at Village of Ridgewood Council Meetings

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July 26,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported on this blog the new Council has lead to more positive environment at council meetings. A reader said it best ,”it’s amazing to watch the new council meetings. Respect for all those who ask questions. Even questions that are asked are answered or will be researched and followed up on. Keep up the good work.”

In an article in the Hoboken/Weehawken, News by John Heinis July 25, 2016 , Hennis reports on why a Federal Judge denied Hoboken’s motion to dismiss freedom of speech violation suit.

file photo by Boyd Loving of the 3 amigos

“A federal court judge in Newark denied the dismissal of a freedom of speech violation lawsuit filed by a political operative against the City of Hoboken after he was ejected from the October 21 city council meeting.

On July 21, Judge Kevin McNulty denied two motions filed by the city to dismiss the complaint, writing that “the same issues of factual interpretation bar dismissal on grounds of qualified immunity.”

In the 11-page ruling, McNulty earlier noted that “qualified immunity issues (such as whether a violation was ‘objectively apparent’ under the circumstances at the time) may often require the kind of factual context that is only available on summary judgement or a trial.”

McNulty also states that although it is not proven that Liebler’s First Amendment rights were violated, “if it happened as plaintiff claims, then a First Amendment violation would have been apparent to a reasonable official in these Council members’ positions.”

https://hudsoncountyview.com/judge-denies-hobokens-motion-to-dismiss-freedom-of-speech-violation-suit/ “

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