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“SPECTRUM FOR LIVING GIVES BACK TO LOCAL HOSPITALS IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”

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October 15,2015

RIDGEWOOD, NJ In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley and Valley Hospital of Ridgewood welcomed some special individuals from Spectrum for Living to their Breast Care Centers. In support of those receiving treatment for breast cancer, day program attendees from Spectrum for Living delivered handmade cards and good cheer.  The cards will be displayed throughout both Breast Centers for the month of October.

This annual visit means a lot to all those who are involved. For several weeks prior to their visit, the day program participants are busy creating the cards and bundling them together. Joe, who attends program at Spectrum’s North Haledon Adult Training Center, said it best when asked why he like to visit every year,  “To make someone feel better
and cared for is the most important thing when they are hurting.”

Currently, Spectrum for Living facilities and services touch the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in over 100 New Jersey communities. Spectrum for Living is one of New Jersey’s most respected and recognized not-for-profit organizations assisting adults with developmental disabilities in Bergen, Passaic, Middlesex and

Monmouth counties. Spectrum provides a wide array of housing, medical, clinical, habilitative, social and educational services to more than 200 residential consumers and hundreds of community clients.

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Ridgewood family hosts Halloween maze

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OCTOBER 16, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

A Halloween experience like no other awaits those who are brave enough to step into a maze on Sheridan Terrace.

This free Halloween attraction, which is operated by Nancy and Greg Stewart out of their back yard, has been running in Ridgewood for 21 years and counting, 16 of which I have attended. Ever since the maze was over on Cliff Street at the Stewarts’ previous home, my family has made it our tradition to attempt to find our way through the maze, which is not an easy feat by any means.

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/navigating-the-halloween-maze-1.1433859

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Ridgewood Library ready to ‘Party like Mad’

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OCTOBER 16, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood Public Library is encouraging people to come “party like mad” tomorrow night.

The “Party Like Mad Gala,” which encourages attendees to dress like characters from the popular AMC TV show “Mad Men,” will feature live music, catered food and even a blackjack tournament in order to give it a 60s theme.

The event’s theme was chosen by Library Director Nancy Greene, according to Betsy Giordano, president of the library foundation.

“The Mad Men show finale was approaching, and we decided it just couldn’t be over,” she explained. “Who doesn’t like playing dress up?”

Proceeds from the event will be used to support the library’s “excellence far into the future, and ensure state-of-the-art learning opportunities and technology for residents of all ages.”

“We promise you’ll be amazed at this magical one-night transformation — the service desks will be our bars and all upper levels will be extravagantly decorated to bring the Mad Men era to life,” Giordano said. “We’re offering gourmet food from a premier Manhattan chef, a bourbon bar, silent auction and entertainment from one of New Jersey’s hottest bands (Total Soul),” among other entertainment.

“The auction will also have unique opportunities, with the chance to win a private plane ride up the Hudson, a long weekend at a Windham ski house, a premium catered box for ‘Disney on Ice’ and so much more,” she said. “We guarantee this party will be fun —not stuffy at all.”

Giordano said that the foundation is expecting around 350 people, explaining that ticket sales “have been quite strong, with the totals running into the hundreds, and more responses are arriving daily.”

“We are so grateful for this tremendous support from fellow Ridgewood residents,” she added.

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/clubs-and-service-organizations/library-ready-to-party-like-mad-1.1434015

 

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Village of Ridgewood Public Hearing on Habernickel Park , November 4, 2015

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Public Hearing – Habernickel Park – November 4, 2015

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood will hold a Public Hearing on November 4, 2015 at a Special Public Meeting, during their regularly scheduled Work Session, which begins at 7:30 P.M. in the Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey for public comment on the following:

Changing the use of the house at 1057 Hillcrest Road, Block 1103, Lot 16.01, Ridgewood, NJ, located in the Irene Habernickel Family Park from a residential lease to an educational and recreational programing lease.

A public hearing is required pursuant to NJDEP Green Acres Rules N.J.A.C. 7:36-25-6 et. seq. for a change in purpose or use of funded or unfunded parkland.

Documents relating to the proposed development are available for examination by the public at the Village Manager’s Office of the Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oral comments and testimony will be heard at the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted before the date of the hearing or within two weeks from the date of the public hearing.

Written comments or inquiries should be directed to Nancy Lawrence, NJDEP Green Acres Program, Bureau of Legal Services & Stewardship, Mail Code 501-01, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 and Janet Fricke, Assistant to the Village Manager, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451 or by telephone at (201) 670-5500, Extension 204 or by email to: jfricke@ridgewoodnj.net.

Heather A. Mailander

Village Clerk

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HealthBarn USA moving into Habernickel Park Gate House in Ridgewood

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OCTOBER 14, 2015    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015, 9:03 AM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
The Gate House of the former horse farm at Habernickel Park is getting a new tenant.The Village Council earlier this month approved a mulit-year lease with a local organization that teaches both children and adults about nutrition and healthy lifestyles.For the next five years, HealthBarn USA will occupy the house at 1057 Hillcrest Road, for the rental price of $3,700 per month. In the contract, there is also an option to renew for an additional five years. The lease ends on Oct. 31, 2020.

HealthBarn USA provides educational programs for children that will allow them to connect nature with nutrition as they learn to grow and harvest food and prepare recipes. Students get a unique “farm-to-fork” experience and are taught where food comes from and why eating fresh food benefits both their bodies and the environment.

The opportunity to bring a new use to the Gate House came when the previous tenants decided to move, giving the village an opportunity to reevaluate its situation, said Janet Fricke, assistant to the village manager.

The village then consulted with a real estate professional to get a recommended baseline bid, posted multiple real estate listings and held open houses to find a new tenant. Before moving forward with a new lease, the village received approval from Green Acres since the land was purchased using grant money.

A further hearing to explain the changing use to the public will be held on Nov. 4, said Fricke.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/healthbarn-usa-moving-into-house-1.1432054 

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Ridgewood native raises ‘Hope for the Warriors’

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OCTOBER 14, 2015    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015, 8:50 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

A Ridgewood native will be participating in the New York City Marathon in a few weeks to raise money for a non-profit organization designed to help military veterans.

Michael Doody and his wife, Lauren, share a family moment with their young son.

Staff Sgt. Michael Doody of the U.S. Army grew up in the village, attended schools here and met Lauren, a hometown girl who would become his wife.

He is currently stationed at Fort Drum in New York, but will be returning home to run in the marathon where he will “plan to take every opportunity I have to spend time with my friends and family.”

An eight-year veteran of the military, Doody decided to join the armed forces to defend the United States after the attacks on the World Trade Center.

“After Sept. 11, a certain part of me always wanted to defend our flag and fight for its honor,” he said. “I knew I was the guy who could lead soldiers into the harshest places on Earth and bring them all home to see their families. That’s what I did.”

After finishing a tour of duty, Doody signing up to be redeployed for a second tour.

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/raises-hope-for-the-warriors-1.1432051

 

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Village of Ridgewood to Host Forum on Hudson Street Parking Garage October 21st

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Important Village of Ridgewood Forums – October 21 – November 2 – Hudson Street Parking Deck

Two important forums scheduled in Village Hall – 4th Floor Court Room – to discuss the proposed Hudson Street Parking Deck: Wednesday, October 21 and Monday, November 2 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Village professionals as well as the design team from Desmond Associates will be on hand to discuss all aspects of the proposed parking deck, including the design and financials. All are welcome to attend. All questions are welcome!

Parking Deck Presentation at October 7 Work Session

Click Here to view the presentation

2015 Walker Feasibility Study for Garage

Click Here to read the complete Walker Parking Garage Feasibility Study that was presented in the October 7, 2015 Village Council Public Work Session.

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Reader asks: What happened to BCIA money for garage?

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For several months our Mayor kept bragging about how well his discussions about funding a parking garage were going with the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s chair.

What happened Paul?  No word of late regarding cash from the County.  Did they say no, or have you just forgotten to update the public?

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Car Rams Parked Vehicle in Ridgewood

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October 13,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewoood NJ, A Volvo SUV rammed into an unoccupied parked vehicle in front of 127 Walthery Avenue Ridgewood just before 8:30 PM on Tuesday, 10/13.

Ridgewood PD, EMS, and FD units responded. At least one (1) occupant of the Volvo was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Ridgewood FD personnel addressed a minor crash related fluid spill. The Volvo was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. At least one (1) summons was issued to the Volvo’s driver.
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Special Public Hearing to Discuss Schedler Property tonight !

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Special Public Hearing – Schedler Property – October 14, 2015

The Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood shall conduct a Public Hearing in the Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room on the fourth floor of the Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ at its October 14, 2015 Regular Public Meeting, which meeting begins at 8:00 p.m.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is for the Village Council to receive comments and suggestions from the public for the Village of Ridgewood’s 2015 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park Improvement and Development Grant application. The Village has applied for this grant for Phase 1 work on the Schedler Park property, located at 460 West Saddle River Road, Ridgewood, NJ. Phase 1 would encompass basic infrastructure improvements to include: installation of underground utilities (water, electric, sewer); demolition of two-car garage, small shed; capping of inoperable well; selective removal of down, dead, diseased trees; site clean-up; and cut in proposed parking lot driveway entrance.

Heather A. Mailander

Village Clerk

Another Front Has Opened Up against Over Development in Ridgewood

https://theridgewoodblog.net/another-front-has-opened-up-against-over-development-in-ridgewood/

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Mother and Toddler Escape Injury after Morning Crash in Ridgewood

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Mother and Toddler Escape Injury after Morning Crash in Ridgewood
October 14,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A female toddler and her mother escaped injury following a crash in which their BMW SUV collided with a 4-door Chevrolet sedan at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street in Ridgewood early Tuesday (10/13) afternoon.
Both occupants of the Chevrolet were transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The toddler had been properly secured in child restraint device in the back seat of the BMW. Both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage and were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood FD personnel attended to a minor crash related fluid spill. Ridgewood PD and EMS also responded.
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Drugs ,Fights ,Just another Exciting Week in Downtown Ridgewood

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October 12,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Not sure if this is a sign of things to come or just a sign of the times but these types on incidents seem to be growing in number . Ridgewood Police reported that on Saturday, October 3, 2015, a Long Branch resident reported being assaulted by another patron while dining at Fish Urban Dining in the central business district. The victim refused medical attention and did not wish to pursue criminal complaints against his/her attacker at that time.

On Monday, October 5, 2015, Detective Douglas Henky responded to a report of a woman in distress in Van Neste Park. Marissa E. Purdy, 19, of Monroe, New York was subsequently arrested and charged with possession/being under the influence of narcotics and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Ms. Purdy’s companion, Jason J. Brown, 23, of Pomona, New York was also charged with possession/being under the influence of narcotics and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Both parties were released on their own recognizance pending court appearance.All defendants are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law

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Ridgewood Police Caution Residents to be Weary of “Skimming”

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October 12,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on Thursday, October 1, 2015, a Hawthorne resident reported that fraudulent charges were made on his/her credit card account shortly after dining at a Ridgewood restaurant. The victim felt that the server at the restaurant may have skimmed his/her card when it was presented for payment.

Be aware anytime that a credit card leaves your possession there is the possibility that it may be “skimmed”. “Skimming” involves the card being swiped through a small handheld device easily concealed in the palm of one’s hand, that downloads the cardholders account information, which is then utilized for fraudulent purchases.
In some cases, the fraudulent charges are made by using the account number while in others an actual cloned credit card is manufactured using the cardholder’s information. Many times, these schemes occur at restaurants and gas stations where attendants take physical possession of credit cards since the credit cards leave the cardholder’s sight. This matter is under investigation by the detective bureau.
Staff members from the Ridgewood blog recommend using extra caution at , gas stations, restaurants , health care visits and car rentals .