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.
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?
Note: Of course, no mention of design & construction costs, increased parking fees, displaced street parking, etc.
From: Paul Aronsohn <[email protected]>
Date: 10/11/2015 9:56 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Parking Campaign — Help Make it HappenDear Neighbor,Our campaign to build a downtown parking deck is gaining momentum.
All of this is leading to election day. On November 3, Ridgewood voters will have a chance to express their support for a parking deck … a widely-shared goal that has eluded our community for generations.
There are several ways to support this campaign:
ü Learn: If you would like to see parking proposals/studies dating back to 1945 … please visit the library archives<https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/#!ridgewood-resources/ctia>; and see the attachment. If you would like information about our current effort – including a brand new study that outlines our parking challenges and ways we could finance a parking garage without taxpayer money – please visit the Village website<https://www2.ridgewoodnj.net/main_recent.cfm?ArticleID=1740>;.
ü Discuss: I would welcome the opportunity to come talk about our parking garage plans with you, your friends, your neighbors and your colleagues. Please contact me to schedule a date and time. Also, we will continue to discuss this initiative in public meetings. Please see Village website<https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/> ; for dates/locations.
ü Promote: In our effort to generate awareness and excitement, we have law signs, posters and palm cards to distribute. (See design is below.) If you want some … just say the word, and we will deliver them to you.
ü Share: Please share this email with friends and neighbors.
ü Vote: On November 3, you will have the chance to express your support for a downtown parking garage. Please vote. And please encourage your friends and family to vote, too.
Together, let’s make history.
Thank you.
Paul
Paul Aronsohn, Mayor
Village of Ridgewood
@paularonsohn
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.
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
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.
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
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 .
Telephonic or electronic communication between or among Councilmembers or between a Councilmember and a member of the public during public meetings is prohibited.
This Resolution was written by Pucciarelli and Walsh in 2013. Pucciarelli initiated writing it because his conduct had been questioned as a possible violation of The Sunshine Law. He felt that a road-map for proper conduct was needed for council members. It is entitled “Village Council Meetings and Communications Protocol.” It was voted in unanimously.
When a member of the public asked the Council, in October of 2014, whether they were complying with this particular line item, Pucciarelli, Hauck, and Aronsohn all admitted that they do have their phones on and they do receive communications. Sedon and Knudsen firmly stated that they do not. Hauck was outspokenly affronted that her integrity had been called into question. Pucciarelli went on a riff about emergencies and his family having to let him know what is going on. (note to Albert – the POLICE DEPARTMENT is in the building, they can run upstairs if one of his family members calls in an emergency). Aronsohn said his wife sends him little jokey texts (how cute). No matter whether it is a family member or anyone else, these are members of the public who are in touch with members of the Council during Public Meetings.
What is the point in having the Resolution if it is not respected? What is the point of having a Sunshine Law if quiet communications are taking place during public meetings?
Gwenn Hauck does not need to comprehend the report. Whoever keeps writing to her during the meetings will tell her what to say. Yes, Gwenn, we see that you are busy reading and writing during meetings, we see the glow of your device shining off your glasses. Your handlers are providing most of what you say. You are best when you go off script and start rambling on about people should all be nice to each other. You need to be reminded that you are one of the nastiest people in the room. Just last week you went after Mike Sedon like a pit bull, no that is a bad analogy, unfair to the pitt bull. You were badgering him and hammering him, just as we have seen you do to Bernie Walsh, Tom Riche, Susan Knudsen and others. Honey child, you need to look in the mirror – you can lecture the crowd about how you are always so respectful, and you can reprimand the naysayers, but in fact you have shown repeatedly that you can be a class-A B*TCH.
The Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board, comprised of Ridgewood residents, is charged by the Village Council with maintaining and improving the Community Center and serving the broader Ridgewood community. To aid in that mission we wish to learn more about the priorities, needs and concerns of Ridgewood residents age 55 and older.
Please pardon the length of this survey. We know some questions apply more to some of you than others. We truly want to learn more about everyone in this age group in Ridgewood and encourage you to share with us as much as you can.
This is an anonymous survey. Please complete the survey if you are age 55 or over and a Ridgewood resident. One survey per person. More than one person in a household is welcome to complete the survey.
Village Hall & The Stable Will be Closed Oct 12th – In observance of Columbus Day
Village Hall, the Stable, and the Recycling Center are closed on 10/12/15 in observance of Columbus Day and there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on that day.
Anyone else would be issued property maintenance and motor vehicle summonses for driving multiple vehicles up a curb, over a public pedestrian walkway, and parking in front of a commercial establishment.
