>I’ve loved the CBD for years and now I know why: small retailers that had personality and identified with Ridgewood residents. Now, how can they pay the rents and where do we park? Biggest stress in shopping in Ridgewood is hoping to find a parking space!! I now plan my trips for slower times in the day which I can do because I work in Ridgewood. But even then it’s a challenge!
I hope we can find some solutions to revive Ridgewood!
I also have a comment about the Cheese Shop. I really enjoyed shopping there because of Rich’s knowledge and his willingness to take time with you (and I was never a big spender). Also I’m a female senior and never felt slighted by Rich or his employees.
I feel fortunate that he’s still here in town with his Cheese Shop located inside Super Cellars on Broad St. I can park there anytime and didn’t even have a problem during the holidays. Plus now I can do “one stop shopping” and buy my wine there too.
My suggestion is to loosen up, be nice, appreciate the knowledge and expertise, understand the demands of a busy proprietor and enjoy the cheese!
Barbara Cassidy, Ridgewood Resident
