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Reader Questions Ridgewood Health Barn deal

Habernickel Park Gate House

This sounds expense to me – i.e. Expense that we (the village) will have to pay:

Relevant Issues:
1) Air conditioning at Habernickel needs repair – in progress.
2) Baseball parking in our private driveway and filling rear lot parking during travel season.
3) Flooring in office suite needs repair due to plumbing issue.
4) Neighbors unfairly targeting our programs for noise, idling, parking and neighborhood
disruption continuously which is impacting our ability to conduct business.
5) Weekly garbage pick-up is not consistent.

Also, why isn’t village charging them for parking upto 2 busses at Graydon? Their lease only allows them to park @ 12 spots at the property. For any additional parking they should pay us.

How much time Tim is spending there with Tracy and her team and who is paying for this time?

Lastly, how do they have 10% students from Ridgewood, for a class size of 6? How on earth are they calculating 10% of 6 as ONE CHILD?

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The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5 p.m.

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BOE Meets on July 18 at 5 p.m.

July 11,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place. The public is invited to attend the meeting or view it live via the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us using the “Live BOE Meeting” tab on the district website, or on Fios tv channel 33 or Optimum 77.

Click here to view the agenda and addendum for the June 28, 2016  Regular Public Meeting.

Click here to view the minutes of the June 6, 2016 Regular Public Meeting.

Click here to view the 2016-2017 Budget presented at the May 2, 2016 Regular Public Meeting.

Click here to view the Full Day Kindergarten Recommendation presented to the Board at their March 7, 2016 Regular Public Meeting.

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Nestled on one of Ridgewood’s most charming blocks, this home on more than a half-acre is a must-see

Open House Sunday July 10 from 1-4pm

July 10,2016
by Michael Shetler

Ridgewood NJ, Nestled on one of Ridgewood’s most charming blocks, this home on more than a half-acre is a must-see. Beautifully updated both inside and out with attention to detail. A tastefully renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, SubZero, Viking and Bosch appliances. The living room has refinished hardwood floors, fireplace with classic mantle, crown moldings and bay window. Off the dining room is a sunroom that overlooks a pleasantly landscaped yard and forest. Upstairs are 4 full sized bedrooms with refinished hardwood floors and 2 full baths with tub and shower. Off the kitchen is a screened porch looking on to the wooded backyard and paver patio. With a 98 ft wide and 256 ft deep yard, there’s room to relax and enjoy nature. Door to door bus service to Ridgewood schools, a short walk to NYC bus and a one way street make this home an ideal place to live. Marketed by Michael Shetler, 201-421-0506 cell or 201-445-4300 x231 office.

Open House Sunday July 10 from 1-4pm. 242 Gateway Rd, Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood Open Houses for July 10th 2016

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1610771.1 MLS # 1610771
19 High St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1628001.1 MLS # 1628001
759 Newcomb Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Peggy Jung, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1626209.1 MLS # 1626209
4 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1627943.1 MLS # 1627943
583 Spring Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Deborah Monroe Tarvin, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1536927.1 MLS # 1536927
676 Kingsbridge Ln, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Susy Shin, Sales Associate
Realty 7, LLC

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1624839.1 MLS # 1624839
425 Van Dyke St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col
Patricia Nordquist, Sales Associate
Century 21 Marie K. Butler

  • Open House: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1617025.1 MLS # 1617025
687 Howard Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Carolyn Strittmatter, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/17
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1628355.1 MLS # 1628355
242 Gateway Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Michael Shetler, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1624212.1 MLS # 1624212
398 Wastena Ter, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Pam Christian, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1627914.1 MLS # 1627914
828 Arrow Ln, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Mary Beth O’Hara, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/17

1628041.1 MLS # 1628041
135 Woodside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, Col
Erin Pruitt, Sales Associate
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1621857.1 MLS # 1621857
7 Lenox Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 2Fam
Joseph F. McGreevy, Sales Associate
A1 Preferred Realty Associates, Inc.

  • Open House: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1627659.1 MLS # 1627659
60 Ethelbert Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Christine Gubb, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1622255.1 MLS # 1622255
310 Vesta Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Tisha Ramge, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1614612.1 MLS # 1614612
676 Terhune Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Ranch
Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1615483.1 MLS # 1615483
200 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Till Horkenbach, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1620432.1 MLS # 1620432
87 Madison Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Deborah Monroe Tarvin, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1620561.1 MLS # 1620561
309 Beechwood Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Linda Aktar, Broker Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1620183.1 MLS # 1620183
71 California St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jennifer Wilkes, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1624236.1 MLS # 1624236
740 Belmont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Joanne Mc Andrews, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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1621025.1 MLS # 1621025
362 Crest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7/10
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Stage II water restrictions are currently in place for Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff

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July 10,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is currently in Stage ll water restrictions ,until further notice, Ridgewood Water is not accepting applications or granting any exceptions. All pre-approved waivers are now void.

Stage II  (Severe) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except for the use of a hand held hose. Irrigation using a hand held hose shall be allowed at any time.

Stage II water restrictions are currently in place for Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff, New Jersey are in effect beginning June 23, 2016 until further notice.

Residents, businesses, governmental agencies, and all other water users must adhere to Stage II of the restrictions shown on our website,water.ridgewoodnj.net.

If your address is an odd number, you may irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. If your address is an even number, you may irrigate on Wednesdays and Sundays only. A handheld hose may be used at any time including Mondays. No irrigation is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except the use of a hand held hose.

The restriction level had to be increased to Stage II because water is being consumed at a greater rate than the supply system can sustain, thus reducing the amount of water in reserve for fire fighting and other emergencies.

Compliance with the Stage II restrictions will reduce the likelihood that more severe controls will be needed. Your cooperation is appreciated. Violators will be subject to a fine and court appearance

Leak Detection

A leak can waste large amounts of water; up to 20 gallons a day for slow drips and hundreds of gallons a day for both toilet and faucet leaks. Some leaks are easily detected while others are not so obvious. Any leak, big or small, can be very costly and wasteful and should be repaired as soon as possible.

Water meters are equipped to assist you in leak detection. Turn off all faucets, water-demanding appliances, and outdoor hoses, etc. Be sure no one is using any water. The water meters feature a “leak detector”. To check if the meter detects a leak, shine a light on the top of the meter next to the flashlight icon to activate the display. After a startup sequence, the screen will cycle between the current reading and the current flow rate. As shown in the photo below, the word RATE appears with 3 digits below it. These digits represent the current rate in gallons per minute of water going through the meter. If the leak has been ongoing, the meter will also display a small faucet icon.

If the meter indicates that you have a leak, inspect all fixtures, appliances, and pipes to locate it, keeping in mind that there may be more than one source of leakage. Sometimes a leak may be hidden in the underground piping. If you believe this to be the case, call a plumber for advice. The meter can also provide further assistance in understanding your consumption. By request, Ridgewood Water will download a detailed log of your consumption for the past 96 days. Ridgewood Water needs physical access to the meter to perform this service. Please call our Customer Service department to schedule an appointment.

Summer Water Restrictions

Stage I will be in effect each year starting on June 1st and will continue through August 31st.  If conditions warrant, irrigation will be prohibited on additional days of the week up to and including a total ban on irrigation.

Compliance with the initial restrictions will reduce the likelihood that more severe controls will be needed.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

Stage I  (Moderate) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  Irrigation using a hand-held hose shall be allowed at any time. No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays except for the use of a hand held hose.

Stage II  (Severe) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except for the use of a hand held hose. Irrigation using a hand held hose shall be allowed at any time.

Stage III  (Pending/Critical) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to the use of a hand held hose on Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  No irrigation of any kind shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays.

Stage IV  (Critical) – Irrigation is prohibited at any time. Exceptions for irrigation using a hand held hose may be allowed under conditions prescribed by the Village Manager of the Village of Ridgewood.

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Routine Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest in Ridgewood

Routine Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest in Ridgewood

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July 10th 2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ho Ho Kus NJ,  One (1) arrest of an adult male was effected by a HoHoKus PD uniformed patrol officer following a routine motor vehicle stop on Route 17 southbound near Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood on Saturday afternoon, 07/09.

A Ridgewood PD patrol officer and a K9 unit from the Bergen County Sheriff’s office assisted in the subsequent search of the vehicle involved in the stop. A second occupant of the vehicle, also an adult male, was not arrested, but transported to HoHoKus PD headquarters along with the arrested individual. Police on the scene did not say what the arrest was for.

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Its Up to All of Us to Keep Ridgewood Parks Clean

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July 10th 2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square is used for many events during the summer . Both the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and the Ridgewood Guild host events there . The Park is across from the Ridgewood bus station and on most days a Ridgewood police cruiser is parked near the Ridgewood avenue intersection.
Recently residents have reported that the park has become increasingly garbage strewn . Folks its up to every single one of us to keep Ridgewood a beautiful place .
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Here’s the hourly wage you’d need to afford a 2-bedroom rental in every state in 2016

Filed by April Lavalle | May 27, 2016 @ 12:48pm

New Jersey is $26.52 per hour , New York is $26.69 , Connecticut is $24.72 , Pennsylvania is $18.27

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has released their yearly findings on what hourly wage an American needs to make in order to rent a two-bedroom unit in each state based off a forty hour work week, and compared to last year’s findings, this year is looking even more bleak.

With the cost of housing rising annually, Americans are struggling more than ever to keep a roof over their heads. As of last year, the demand for rental apartments in the US has reached the highest number since the 60’s, and still, many Americans, especially poor people and people of color, have not yet recovered from the economic recession. To make matters worse, millennials are now at the age where they would start buying homes, but more are choosing to rent, creating even more demand and further proving that millennials screw everything up. With demand skyrocketing and Americans struggling to make enough money to keep up, housing costs have inflated to the point where many can’t afford a place to live. Well, you know what they say.

https://www.someecards.com/news/so-that-happened/hourly-wage-2-bedroom-state-2016/

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Reader says I love dogs more than people. And I say no

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I love dogs more than people. And I say no.

We have eliminated large swaths of wooded areas. When I was a kid, about 100 years ago, my dog ran free with me. Didn’t bother anyone. Now with our limited parks, they should be saved for walkers and kids playing games, etc. But maybe we could have one park for dogs and their owners. Not all of them.

But really let’s save the parks for walkers and runners who want to exercise without stress and enjoy the parks without worry about dogs approaching them.

I mean even crossing a street is stressful now with all the traffic and the way people drive. . It is imperative to keep the parks dog free. Dogs do run up to strangers, or walk up to sniff and it is stressful. Parks are for people to enjoy. People need some place to walk without worry about cars or dogs.

I love it when I have the opportunity to babysit a family dog; I even feel sorry that the dog can’t run and explore in a park; but people come first. Again, maybe one park. Maybe not.

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Social Service Association of Ridgewood and vicinity needs your help!

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July 9,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Social Service Association of Ridgewood and vicinity needs our help – the food pantry is in desperate need of personal items!

Most needed items are shampoos, conditioners, razors, body wash, toothpaste and any brand of detergent.

Any donations can be dropped off on my front porch, 135 John Street or I can arrange pickup if needed
Thank you for your generosity!

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Reader says No, let’s NOT give up a park to dogs!

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No, let’s NOT give up a park to dogs! Imagine how well that would turn out! Our parks are for people. They have already been given up to sports diamonds and fields and fences, and when that particular sport isn’t in season, the place is a waste. Speaking of waste, what would be the criterion indicating that such an experiment had failed? Lawsuits from dog bites (inevitable)? Dog litter all over the place (laughably inevitable)? Are we really expecting any follow-up at all from the town for this when we get it for nothing else? People who merely felt intimidated or uncomfortable or allergic regarding the omnipresence of canines would not complain, but probably just stop going to the park. Is that fair? Dog owners are not uniformly respectful of other people and do not consistently keep their dogs in tow. I would hate being sniffed at, run after, leg-humped, and slobbered on or to watch it happen to others, or to have to extricate myself from a long leash–that happens already. Dogs smell, shed, and trail menstrual blood. And bark. Sorry, people, dogs are not people! Some towns may allow this, but plenty forbid dogs in parks. If we changed our ordinance, people from those towns would all come here with their dogs! This is NOT far fetched (to coin a phrase).When a reasonable ordinance is not respected, you don’t rewrite the ordinance–you enforce it. That’s the real answer: give tickets to dog owners outside the dog runs, which they are lucky to have. NO DOGS.

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Reader says No need to change the ordinance, just keep bringing your dogs like you already are doing only please remember to clean up after them

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The reality is that there are dogs in all the town parks every day, ordinance notwithstanding. Look at Habernickel, dogs run up there on and off leash. People walk their dogs through Van Neste and people congregate at Brookside field to let their dogs run loose and at any given ball game parents are on the sidelines with the family dogs. The ordinance is completely ignored just like so many of the stupid laws that exist in this town. No need to change the ordinance, just keep bringing your dogs like you already are doing only please remember to clean up after them. And oh by the way throw away your soda cans and candy wrappers in garbage cans while you are at it.

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Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Reorganization Meeting

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NOTICE: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING – JULY 12

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AMENDMENT TO MEETING SCHEDULE

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act,” please be advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The purpose of the meeting is to hold the Annual Reorganization Meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. A regular business meeting will follow.

All meetings of the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment (i.e., official public meetings, work session meetings, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.

Jane Wondergem

Secretary to the Board

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Health Barn at Habernickel Park in Ridgewood Issues Quarterly Report

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HEALTH BARN QUARTERLY REPORT

July 9th 2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Click Here for the Quarterly Health Barn Report.  The report is divided into a couple of sections.  On-site programs are delineated in the first section including number of students and percentage of Ridgewood students.

Section 2 speaks to field trip visits.  The details of these are in the separately attached bus report.

The third section details capital investments that Health Barn has made at Habernickel.  Health Barn has already exceeded its $60,000 capital commitment.

The fourth section lists other community outreach, partnerships and sponsorships.

And, finally the fifth section speaks to any relevant issues.

 

Click Here for a bus report for the quarter.

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Reader says It is Time for Ridgewood to Appeal the Valley Ruling

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Appeal, yes, but the town may also wish to obtain a stay the part of the ruling that requires the Council to adopt the specified ordinance. The latter is no mean feat. Final judgments and orders from New Jersey Superior Court trial court judges are extremely difficult to “dislodge”. Appellate Division judges have to practically be charmed to within an inch of their lives before agreeing to block implementation of a trial court’s judgment pending final appellate disposition. The whole system is more or less designed to front load power at the trial court level rather than at the apellate level. Hard to see why things must be arranged this way but thems the facts and Ridgewood must deal with them squarely.