August 10,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Road work is coming . Bergen county will be resurfacing Ridgewood Avenue from Paramus Road to Maple Avenue from Tuesday August 21-28.
Bergen County to Repave Ridgewood Avenue
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Village Manager Attempts to Clear the Air on Healthbarn
August 10,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Heather Mailander , many issued have be raised on social media about the Healthbarn lease at Habernickel Park .
During Wednesday night Mangers report Mailander said the number of visitors at Healthbarn does not exceed the fire code . The types and sizes of the buses are allowed under the lease , and Healthbarn reports quarterly on the number , size and number of people on the buses to the Village .
During the first quarter of 2018 there were 23 schools trips to Healthbarn , 95% used one small bus one field trip had 2 small buses and one field trip had 3 small buses with 10-12 students on each bus . Larger buses park at Graydon Pool parking lot , small vans can park at Habernickel .
Mailander went on to say that Healthbarn is not using space beyond the lease ,in fact part of the teaching garden has space for Ridgewood community gardens . No one sleeps at Healthbarn , if a vehicle is parked over night ,it means that the director of Healthbarn has taken mass transit home or to a conference . Three parking spaces are allocated to the tenant . The village does allow consumption of alcohol in public parks for various events with a one day liquor license . The Chef’s events at Healthbarn often involve the patrons bring there own booze .
Healthbarn is a sanctioned program under Ridgewood parks and recreation and is supervised by that department and also inspected by the Village Health Department . Healthbarn is sanctioned by Green Acres .
NOTICE: RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD 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 Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ.
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
c: ZB Members
Ridgewood News
The Record
Village Manager
Village Clerk
Murphy Passes “the Buck” on NJ Transit Train Cancellation Epidemic
August 10,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Newark NJ, At a briefing in Newark this morning, Governor Phil Murphy vowed to resolve cancellation problems plaguing NJ Transit, .Instead of offering any solutions Murphy spent the entire press conference focusing blame on the Christie Administration .
Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Union) issued the following statement following Gov. Phil Murphy’s press conference at NJ Transit:
“New Jerseyans are tough, fair-minded people but they need information every morning to plan their day. Commuters have not received that information as to the status of trains and train delays. Blaming Chris Christie seven months into the new governor’s term does not provide the needed information for our commuters.”
Harwin Spent Over $40K in her Failed Village Council Bid
August 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, According to the final report Alexandra Harwin submitted to the NJ State Election Law Enforcement Commission, she spent $40,135 on her campaign.
Check out the listing of donors. Quite an eye opener.
Ridgewood residents who made cash donations identified on official reports were:
Halaby, Rurik – $800
Pollock, Michael – $396
Vagianos, Paul – $500
Weitz, Evan – $500
Wilday, Gabriella – $500
Winograd, Siobhan – $500
Ridgewood Downtown beautification vs. crosswalk/pedestrian safety
August 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Readers: What’s your opinion? Do the planters downtown on East Ridgewood Avenue adversely impact crosswalk/pedestrian safety? Let us know what you think. Thank you.
Gary Busey will sign his new book: Buseyisms at Bookends in Ridgewood September 4th
August 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Bookends will be hosting Gary Busey on Tuesday, Sept 4th at 6:00pm. Busey is prolific character actor in The Buddy Holly Story, Lethal Weapon, The Firm, etc, Gary Busey will sign his new book: Buseyisms .
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
RIDGEWOOD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Village Hall (Garden Room – First floor) – 8:30am
1. CBD Landlords Roundtable
2. Next CBD Community Forum
Reader says Paint Over the Bike Lane , Send the bill to Aronsohn and Pucciarelli
Painting over the green bicycle lanes and arrows is essential, but not enough. Two lanes in each direction on the west side of Franklin Ave. underpass MUST BE REINSTATED. They were needed when it was built a zillion years ago and far more now and even more in the future. Rip out the new wider median with the lampposts (a narrower one can be safe if built a little higher; it worked fine for decades) and put back the four lanes NOW or we are DOOMED. Waste of money? Yep. Shouldn’t have happened in the first place. Everybody warned that it would be a disaster. Aronsohn pushed it through. He’d be even more thrilled if it were replaced–more construction contracts. Nevertheless, gotta happen, and if they wait until the construction is in high gear it will be impossible to close that area for the time needed to fix it. PUH-LEASE, Council, just DO it. Send the bill to Aronsohn and Pucciarelli.
Things to Consider Creating the Best Garden in Ridgewood
August 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A beautiful garden always attracts attention and is a source of pride for the owners. However, to create it this way, it’s not enough just to plant “something”, cut this with a powerful electric lawn mower and wait until it becomes beautiful. You need to competently approach to planning your garden in Ridgewood, NJ.
Take Climate into Account
When deciding on the creation of the best garden, keep in mind that there is a moderate climate in Ridgewood, NJ. Moderate climate, fairly humid, with a mild summer, mild winters, long warm in spring and autumn, provides an opportunity for favorable growth and development of a huge number of plants. The garden of temperate climate is characterized by the use of deciduous broad-leaved trees and shrubs in combination with herbaceous flowering plants.
Trees and Flowers to Choose
The main accent in the compositions of such a garden is made on the diversity of color and structure of foliage, on the combination of various forms of trees, ornamental shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Such trees as maples, chestnuts, ash trees, mountain ash, hazel, barberry, hydrangea, varieties of spirea, buddleias, junipers, and from herbaceous perennials – hosts, ferns, polyanthus roses, primroses, dicentra, bells, astilbe will look good in your garden.
What to Avoid
When creating a garden in Ridgewood, NJ, avoid bright, contrasting combinations of yellow, red and blue. For the garden of a local climate, the prudish British restraint, the use of more tranquil, close-to-natural colors or a monochrome scale is more suitable.The main color of this garden should be green with all its shades. As you can see, very much of the traditional European plant set is quite suitable for the middle band. Although the selection of plants for winter hardiness should be more stringent and care – more thorough.
Ice Cream by Mike a Great Addition to the Central Business District
August 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, we checked out Ice Cream by Mike yesterday . Ice Cream by Mike offers a rotating selection of flavors crafted using the best possible ingredients like Valrhona chocolate and Tahitian vanilla beans. Mike uses only the finest fresh and when he can local ingredients .If you follow Mike’s social media you will see the current specials and you can signup to receive updates on limited edition releases! We tried the chocolate ,it was crazy good !
Ridgewood Central Business District Choke Points and Congestion about to get a lot Worse
photo of Ken Smith
August 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ , in April 2017 the Ridgewood blog https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewoods-central-business-district-problem-is-not-parking-but-congestion/ suggested that the over looked issue for the central business district is not parking , but congestion . There are just to many choke points in the CBD. Be they caused by ill planned “traffic easing” with suicide bike lanes or PSE&G upgrades it has become increasingly difficult to get in or out of the Central Business District.
suicide bike lane
With 3 current projects going forward , Brogan Cadillac, Ken Smith and now the Hudson Street garage congestion will be far worse than it is now .We still need need a comprehensive plan that factors in moderate development, infrastructure , retail, restaurants , mass transit , pedestrians, cycles and parking .
Brogan
Ridgewood Fire Department Extinguishes a Small Attic fire on Pershing Avenue
Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
August 8,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department extinguished a small attic fire in a single family home located within the 200 block of Pershing Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday evening, 08/07. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which may have been related to an intense electrical storm. Ridgewood Fire Department , Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.
Reader says Court Ordered Over development is part of the continuing efforts to punish the “rich’ suburbs and provide another method of transferring money from hard working folks to those who in many cases chose not to contribute
At the base level, this is not just about housing. This is part of the continuing efforts to punish the “rich’ suburbs and provide another method of transferring money from hard working folks to those who in many cases chose not to contribute. Take a look at why the tolls are so high on the bridges or your NJ Transit ticket so high. There are large percentages of those funds that support the city infrastructures, subways, etc. Money transfer?
There a volumes of books written about these schemes to ‘change’ the neighborhoods through exaction of money, influx of people who could not afford to live there, and try to force people to accept those who they would prefer not to. I don’t care what the politics, race, or lifestyle is of my neighbor as long as they can pay for the house, taxes, and upkeep.
Wake up folks, keep voting for liberals and watch the things you want to protect continue to eroded underneath you. Ridgewood is directly in the sights of the Governor and others. Anyone who thinks we wont have 1000+ units at the Valley site and other locations is just not fully aware of how these things work.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES A HEAT ADVISORY AND AN AIR QUALITY ALERT !
August 7,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Nation Weather Service issues a HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY…
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…95 to 100.
* TIMING…In the afternoon and into the early evening through Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties…
Bergen…Essex…Union…Hudson.
This is in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information…please visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Web site at…
https://www.njaqinow.net
