“Yes. There seems to be a lot of things fueling this but it is the constant misinformation that is reported by the mainstream media and the 24/7 liberal cable networks that stoke the fires with their political correct reporting, speculation on what happened and their team of has been FBI and political talking heads.” ex-Mayor Keith Killion,and Former Ridgewood Police Captain
Ridgewood NJ, in his comment Killion echoed a sentiment held by many law enforcement officials through out the country . In a recent opinion piece by Heather MacDonald ,”The war on cops: The big lie of the anti-cop left turns lethal”
MacDonald says that in the summer of 2014 a lie overtook significant parts of the country and grew into a kind of mass hysteria. That lie holds that the police pose a mortal threat to black Americans—indeed, that the police are the greatest threat facing black Americans today.
Several subsidiary untruths buttress that central myth: that the criminal-justice system is biased against blacks; that there is no such thing as a black underclass; and that crime rates are comparable between blacks and whites, so that disproportionate police action in minority neighborhoods cannot be explained without reference to racism.
The poisonous effect of these lies manifested itself in the cold-blooded assassination of two NYPD officers in December that year.
MacDonald goes on to assert that the highest reaches of American society promulgated those untruths and participated in the mass hysteria. President Barack Obama, speaking after a grand jury decided not to indict the police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, declared that blacks were right to believe that the criminal-justice system was often stacked against them. Obama repeated that message as he traveled around the country subsequently.
Ridgewood NJ, Is the new council really planning to approve minutes from the last meeting this Wednesday. We noticed an agenda line item for July 20th meeting which says :
6. Approval of Minutes
If the new council is planning to approve the minutes from July 13th meeting on July 20th, that will be a surprising change for the village residents.
The previous administration had stopped releasing meeting minutes for almost 2 years while they went on to approve multi family housing and garage issues. They had forced residents to watch long video recordings which could take hours instead of quick text searches in the meeting minutes.
Here is a short video of how they approved 2 years worth of meeting minutes on their last day in the office.
https://www.tubechop.com/watch/8188452
Although surprising, this will be a good change for the village of Ridgewood.
Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) individuals injured during a rear end crash at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Cottage Place on Saturday evening, 07/16, refused to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment and left the scene via means other than an ambulance. Both vehicles involved, a Subaru and a Honda, were towed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. RIdgewood FD personnel attended to a minor crash related fluid spill. Ridgewood PD and EMS personnel were also present at the crash.
BOE Meets on July 18 at 5 p.m.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:00 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 for the July 18, 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.
Like most actions by the former mayor, this group was created for his personal purposes, in this case at least two: to rubber-stamp his decisions with a faux economic rationale (e.g., the largest garage drawing) and as a feeder group to provide a credential for placing people loyal to him in various positions that he intended to fill with sycophants (village manager, two council candidates). We have a highly paid CFO who should be doing all this work and making these recommendations. (We also have a well-paid planner, but he’s useless and should be replaced.) The two defeated council candidates, with unknown continuing ties to the outgoing council members who endorsed them, remain on the committee; disbanding it would remove them from an advisory position to the council without having to “fire” them individually. And by the way, the FAC was originally going to be a board, not a committee, which would have had more clout; the other boards are Planning and Zoning. When establishing this group was under discussion, then-councilman Tom Riche voted against it, stating that the requirements for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest were insufficient. He was right. In addition, giving a bunch of barely vetted residents access to confidential financial and other information that only the council should see just because they work in banking or whatever is another creepy-crawly. Just dump it.
Our new dispatcher Gypsy. Lost owner located just hanging out waiting to be picked up.
July 17,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police remind you that Dog license renewals were due on June 30, 2016. Dog licensing is required by the State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Office of Animal Welfare. The owners of all dogs seven months of age or older are required to annually apply to the Village in order for a license to be issued. A 3 year license may also be issued. Proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog against rabies must be provided and that the duration of the immunity from that vaccination extends through the full licensing period. For more information, contact the Village of Ridgewood, Department of Health at 201-670-5500 x503
Ridgewood NJ, For many families, the summer months are an ideal time to take a break, visit with friends and
family, take vacations, and relax. But for parents of children on the autism spectrum, when school is out it can be difficult to adjust to a new routine and schedule, which can cause stress at home. It’s important to remember that there are things you can do to make things a bit easier on your family, and that no two children are the same when it comes to what works.
Because many children on the autism spectrum look forward to school days and the structure they provide, it’s critical for most families to maintain a routine that makes the child feel safe so that anxiety doesn’t take over. Here are some of the best ways to make summer break as stress-free as possible.
Don’t be tempted by the screen
Because home and school are often the two “safest” places for children on the autism spectrum– the places they feel the most comfortable in– summer break can often mean long days spent at home watching television or playing games on phones and devices. That’s okay in moderation, but it’s a good idea to try and get your child outside for scheduled playtimes when weather
permits. Trips to the park or even a day camp are wonderful ways to get your child out of their cocoon and into social, active situations.
Try to keep up the usual schedule
It’s not always easy to maintain the same routines over a break as during the school year, but integrating most of them into the day can be extremely helpful to your child. If changes will upset them, talk to them before the end of the school year about what will be different and consider making charts to help them visualize how things will go. For example, draw up a small
poster with pictures for each activity and the time it will occur: 8 a.m.– breakfast, then teeth brushing, then off to camp, home, snack, dinner, computer time, brush teeth, bed.
Think about your child’s specific needs
It can be hard to remember everything when you’re getting ready for a trip; even if you’re just going to the library for a couple of hours, there are sippy cups, soothing toys, diaper bags, and snacks to worry about. If your child has potty issues or doesn’t like using restrooms outside of the house, it’s a good idea to take them to various public places and have them “practice” using
the toilets to allow them to acclimate before you take a vacation or road trip. Libraries, children’s museums, and big chain supermarkets usually have clean facilities that are equipped with changing stations. Consider giving your child a small reward when he or she uses a public restroom successfully, but if it causes them stress and they balk at first, try not to get
discouraged. Most public bathrooms are loud and many have automatic toilets and sinks, which can cause anxiety for a child.
Rest is super important
For older kids, summer break means not getting up early in the morning, and most children love the idea of staying up late playing video games or watching television. But if you’re trying to stay on the usual schedule, staying up late will only make matters worse. Try to get your child on a good sleep routine that includes no computer or television screens for at least an hour before bed, and if they complain of trouble sleeping there are certain foods and drinks you can have them try that will have a calming effect before bedtime.
Summer break doesn’t have to be a stressful experience for your child. A little bit of good planning can go a long way! Try to stay patient and remember that they want to enjoy the summer, too.
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Ridgewood NJ, Pro Arte Chorale will be holding two summer sings this year. Conducted by Maestro Steven Fox, we will be singing Brahms’ German Requiem, this is one of the pieces that will be performed in the seasons first concert. Interested in auditioning for Pro Arte this September? This is your chance to experience Maestro Fox first hand and see what the members see in him. Even if you are not planning on auditioning, come out for a fun night and meet the chorale in a friendly warm setting. $5 admission includes score rental. Refreshments to follow.
August 15, 2017 St Marks Episcopal Church, 188 Chadwick Rd, Teaneck
August 29, 2019 Bethelehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, a reader said the ,Financial Advisory Committee was created by the mayor solely as a breeding ground for future council members willing to live in his shadow and image. It didn’t work. Disband it!
The new council need a clean sweep of Village Hall and the Financial Advisory Committee which has added little to no input to Village budgeting should be eliminated.
The Financial Advisory Committee was created on April 24th 2013, resolution 14-171. The leadership of Financial Advisory Committee is there just to stamp the Village Manager’s decisions. So she can say ‘an expert panel has looked at it and they agree with my approach”. She comes from the corporate world and knows how to put everything on outside ‘consultants’.
What is the purpose of the Financial Advisory Committee? They were cheerleaders for the three council members? Populated by partisan Bergen Leeds people ,they should be neutral. So, they are not a financial advisory committee, they are nothing more than a political action committee.
The Financial Advisory Committee has been populated with political hacks and friends of the former mayor and supporters of the Village manager with their own agenda’s leaving out Village tax payers .
The Financial Advisory Committee does not even have bylaws or keep meeting minutes .Lets face it , it was beyond funny that the Chairman of FAC, was a candidate for the council election, and Weitz is not even a finance guy.
The new Council needs to be prudent but decisive in their actions. Let’s not replicate the mistakes of the past
Ridgewood NJ, According to the Bergen Record the new Village Council has decided to explore repealing Ordinance 3066 and introduce a new document that will allow the village to better retain jurisdiction over the master plan.
Now a little bit of history ,ordinance 3066 is known as “Pfund’s folly” .Approved during former Mayor David Pfund’s now a local judges time on the Village Council .
Ordinance 3066, was passed purposely in July 2007 when many residents were down the shore, previously applications to amend the Master Plan would never have even been considered. Ordinance 3066 made it easy for developers to challenge the Village Master plan and force changes init to accommodate development.
“Ordinance No. 3066, which sets forth the fees and processes involved in applying for an amendment to the master plan or development regulations, was originally passed in July 2007. The ordinance has become the subject of controversy as many believe it enabled the multiple master plan amendment applications that have dominated the agenda at Planning Board meetings.”https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-making-changes-to-controversial-ordinance-no-3066-known-by-many-as-pfunds-folly/
Ordinance No. 3066 allows these incongruous projects. No other town in New Jersey has this ordinance which was initially passed to aid the Valley Hospital development.
The ordinance has played a huge role in the litigation regarding Valley Hospital’s expansion, which many feel makes it difficult for objectors to have a say in the process.
The new Village council has decided to move forward with the process to repeal the ordinance during next week’s council meeting. As of now, the new version will be officially introduced at the Aug. 10 meeting.
Ridgewood NJ, A kitchen fire at 341 Hopper Avenue, Ridgewood was quickly knocked down by Ridgewood firefighters on Saturday afternoon, 07/16. No injuries were reported and damage to the kitchen was minimal. Ridgewood PD also responded.
Ridgewood NJ, The YWCA Bergen County offers convenient and affordable rehabilitative exercise classes for people of all ages living with physical limitations or challenges. Our experienced and caring Aquatics Specialists conduct water therapy classes in two spacious, heated pools, and you can take advantage of a free trial session to find out if a program is right for you.
Since 1985, the YWCA’s Health and Therapeutics department has continuously developed programs in conjunction with physical therapists to treat a variety of physical and medical conditions. Aquatherapy classes are designed for adults with orthopedic and/or neurological conditions. These group classes use water movement exercises to increase range of motion while strengthening muscles and improving flexibility. Arthritis Class provides gentle exercises to increase range of motion, relieve joint stress and relax muscles with instructors specifically trained to assist arthritic individuals. One-on-one instruction is available for individuals who are unable to participate in group classes.
All classes are held at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood location. This facility is handicapped accessible, and our Habernickel pool is equipped with a hydraulic lift to provide easy entrance and exit. For more information, please call (201) 444-5600, ext, 400 or visit us online at www.ywcabergencounty.org.
Ridgewood NJ, The New Players online box office will close at noon on Thursday July 14th at noon for the July 14 at 8 performance of Prelude to a Kiss and at
noon on Friday July 15 for all other performances this weekend. Tickets will be available for purchase at the box office starting 30 minutes before the start of each performance.
RHS New Players Present:
Prelude to a Kiss by Craig Lucas
July 14 at 8 and July 16 at 8
Tickets go on sale on June 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Click here for tickets: Prelude tickets
