Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Parking Meeting – Feb. 9
PARKING MEETING RE-SCHEDULED
MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2015
ROOTS – 6PM
Chestnut Street
We are glad that everyone is safe.
Hope to see you at ROOTS 2/9/15 @ 6pm
The Mayor and Village Manager
will be attending to answer questions.
Ben and Jerry’s Valentine Event
Limited Reservations Available
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Ben & Jerry’s is offering a Mooeuphoric Ice Cream Experience this Valentine’s Day. You and up to two guests can reserve a personalized ice cream tasting experience with a dedicated Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru only on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14.
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Readers say , Montclair already exists, no need to recreate it here. I chose and continue to choose Ridgewood over Montclair.
“Ridgewood’s problem is under-development “, Yes, I am puzzled by comments like these. If you don’t like the town, move out. Why do we need to make the downtown more “attractive” to someone else by bringing in apartments. Its such a circular and cray argument.
Of course developers love us — they have a town council they run circles around. “Oh, but if don’t let them put up 500 apartment units rather than the 50 the properties are zoned for, they will build a supermarket.”
Mr. Ostler can move to any number of locations within 5 miles or so and park himself in an apartment building and live out the rest of his life in bliss. Why does he and the developers need to ruin the town for the rest of us?
Chamber Parking Meeting – Feb. 9
PARKING MEETING RE-SCHEDULED
MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2015
ROOTS – 6PM
Chestnut Street
We are glad that everyone is safe.
Hope to see you at ROOTS 2/9/15 @ 6pm
The Mayor and Village Manager
will be attending to answer questions.
Ridgewood needs modern, convenient housing
February 6, 2015 Last updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 12:31 AM
The Ridgewood News
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A need for modern, convenient housing
Anita Jones
To the Editor:
I’ve loved Ridgewood ever since moving here in 1978. But now, as empty nesters, my husband and I are faced with a decision – stay or go. With our adult children out on their own, we have no need, and no desire, to keep and maintain our single-family home.
We would like to stay in Ridgewood, but we’ve found that the right options for people like us simply don’t exist. There are basically two housing choices in Ridgewood today – single-family houses and outdated apartments, neither of which works for us.
The proposed new multifamily apartments in downtown are just what people like us are looking for – modern apartments that offer convenience, amenities and a great downtown location where we can walk to shop, dine and socialize.
In fact, all of Ridgewood will benefit by creating new downtown housing, because it will not just help long time residents stay in town, but it will also attract young professionals, revitalize vacant lots and add foot traffic for local businesses.
SHAWN MICHAELS AT BOOKENDS THIS COMING TUESDAY!
Ridgewood NJ, This Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00pm Shawn Michaels will be signing his new book: WRESTLING FOR MY LIFE ($22.99). Books available NOW!!
*All books MUST be purchased at Bookends Bookstore*
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’s problem is under-development
February 6, 2015 Last updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 12:31 AM
The Ridgewood News
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Under-development is the problem
To The Editor:
I’m one of many “empty nesters” with no organized campaign but love Ridgewood, want to continue living here when downsizing occurs, and am enthusiastic about the option of modern apartments near the Central Business District. But leave aside my personal interest. As I told a victorious Village Council candidate, last year’s campaigners talked of “over-development” but Ridgewood’s problem is clearly under-development – vacant storefronts and auto dealerships and large empty tracts along the railroad.
The proposed apartments would boost our image as a thriving town, help the tax base, and add foot traffic for stores. The building plans are visually attractive. We’re fortunate that developers believe in Ridgewood and want to invest. Of course village officials must consider adequate on-site parking, traffic and pedestrian patterns, and school enrollment (unless apartments are designated for seniors). But any issues can surely be negotiated as necessary so these valuable projects can proceed. This, plus a major new parking facility a la Montclair, will help our merchants prosper and benefit everyone.
Richard Ostling
Ridgewood
Ridgewood adjusts parking rates, plans to create spaces
FEBRUARY 6, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — In its effort to improve parking downtown, the council has adjusted prices for some parking permits and expanded spaces in the village.
Part-time employees working at Ridgewood businesses will soon be able to purchase an annual permit for $25 allowing them access to the lot on Cottage Place. Motorists with these permits will still need to feed the meters or use a mobile app in the future to pay for time, though they can repeat park for up to six hours or buy an all-day pass for $7, officials said.
No change was made to the permits for full-time employees, which still cost $80 a month and permit all-day parking.
A vote is set for next week on a resolution to partner with Atlanta-based Parkmobile, the makers of a smartphone app that allows motorists to pay for parking with credit cards.
In addition, those with resident stickers, which can be obtained for free, can also buy same-day passes for $10 using Parkmobile. Non-residents interested in day passes will be charged $20.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-adjusts-rates-for-parking-1.1266048
Village Engineer’s Office Proposes 16 Additional Spaces in the CBD
February 6,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ,According to a Village Engineer’s office flyer that was distributed to Village Council members at Wednesday night’s meeting.16 additional CBD parking spaces could be created with minimal disruption.
EASTBQUND FRANKLIN AVENUE; South curb between Walnut and Cottage Streets. REMOVE “No Parking”~ADD 7 SPACES. (Same concept as in front of B.O.E. where metered parking already exists).
EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE: South curb at traffic light with North Maple Avenue. Reduce bus stop to 60 feet (conform to NJ Transit standard for near-side stop). ADD 2 SPACES.
HUDSON STREET: Add a parking box and ONE parking space.
GODWIN AVENUE: South curb. East of Pomander Walk around strip mall. ADD 3 SPACES
EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE: ADD ONE space in front of It’s Greek to Me.
NORTH BROAD STREET; ADD 2 SPACES. Taxi company can park north of the building.
Some readers note : If I recall correctly, the spaces along Franklin Avenue across from the Stop & Shop were previously proposed and ruled out due to safety concerns associated with the number of active driveways along that side of the street.
With respect to the proposed spot in front of It’s Greek to Me, how will a passenger(s) be discharged with those flower boxes sitting there?
Is NJ Transit okay with reducing the length of the bus stop in front of Arthur Groom/Ridgewood Running Company?
Godwin Avenue & Hudson Street – Will the line of sight distance be dangerously reduced for drivers pulling out of the adjacent parking lots?
Has the taxi company been informed about the proposed reduction in their on street parking?
Ridgewood parking there is an app for that
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015, 10:52 AM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
With coin meters becoming obsolete, Ridgewood may soon implement “cutting-edge” technology that lets users pay with their phone to park.
The council last Wednesday discussed three parking proposals, but ultimately expressed support for piloting an option that would require no capital investment for the village except for minor signage costs: Parkmobile, a smartphone app that will let people pay by phone and remotely extend their parking time.
If a resolution to award a contract to Parkmobile is approved at the next council meeting, then some concurrent ordinances would also need to be passed, according to Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld.
It would then take several weeks to get the pilot going, starting in the lots only, in the first phase of implementation.
“It’s at least a six week to eight week implementation time frame,” Sonenfeld said last Thursday, noting that the efforts are very “preliminary.” “If we can get it done faster, we will obviously.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/business/ridgewood-mulls-pay-by-phone-parking-app-1.1263551
Ridgewood residents argue against allowing proposed dense development downtown
FEBRUARY 3, 2015, 10:24 PM LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015, 10:24 PM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
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RIDGEWOOD — A proposed master plan amendment permitting high-density multifamily housing projects downtown needs a reduction in allowed density before it can be adopted, village residents contended in testimony before the Planning Board on Tuesday night.
The second and final night of public commentary on the proposed master plan change took place at the board’s weekly meeting.
More than a dozen Ridgewood residents asked the board to exert caution as it proceeds with its ongoing consideration of the proposal.
For five years, the Planning Board has been mulling the merits of amending the master plan. The amendment’s passage — first, by the board and later, the Village Council — would clear the way for three planned housing developments.
At the Planning Board’s meeting last week, more than 30 residents spoke, some in favor of the proposal and others opposed.
Residents wary of the changes said the density submitted in the amended language was too intense, suggesting it be reduced from 40 to 50 units per acre to etween 20 and 25.
Ridgewood advances on parking meter plan
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — The village council is moving closer to a plan to partially automate its parking meters — an effort that could reduce the potential for theft of meter revenue.
The village manager also is recommending that the council set aside $13,000 to update all its single-head parking meters with secure canisters, which would restrict access to the coins inside them.
The council is expected to vote on a resolution to contract with Atlanta-based Parkmobile — the makers of a smartphone app that allows people to pay with credit cards — when it meets Feb. 11.
“I think this is a great opportunity for us, and it’s something we could do relatively quick,” Mayor Paul Aronsohn said, pointing out that the system could be “up and running” within six weeks.
“I, too, believe [this] is the way to go, as the meter system will become obsolete in the future,” Councilwoman Susan Knudsen said.
The village started examining how it collects and stores parking meter revenue following the arrest two years ago of its public works manager for stealing more than $450,000 in meter quarters from a storage room in Village Hall. Thomas Rica used a building master key he was given to regularly enter the room and stole quarters for two years.
Rica pleaded guilty in March to four counts of third-degree theft. He was sentenced in July to five years’ probation and ordered to repay about $250,000.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-advances-on-parking-meter-plan-1.1263409
Ridgewood debates master plan
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — The Planning Board learned that when it comes to three high-density multi-family apartment complexes being pitched for downtown, the number of units matters.
Most of the more than 30 current and former village residents who testified at Thursday night’s meeting said they supported a proposed master plan amendment that would permit larger housing developments than Ridgewood is used to.
Others rejected the notion of such buildings going up in the village, claiming its character would be irrevocably altered.
They agreed, though, that the density shift being suggested in the proposed amendment’s language should be reduced by about half.
The master plan amendment — sought by three developers with property in Ridgewood who are eager to break ground on projects with more than 200 apartments — would increase the number of units allowed per acre from 12 to between 40 and 50.
“The applicant is threatening to destroy the small-town feel of Ridgewood,” said one resident, Frank Schott, adding that the new housing complexes would add “major stress” to the village’s entire infrastructure.
https://www.northjersey.com/towns/master-plan-debated-in-ridgewood-1.1262492
Restaurant review: Novo in Ridgewood
January 30, 2015 Last updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:45 PM
By Elisa Ung
The Record
With its gentle lighting and soothing tones of blue and cream, the modern dining room of Ridgewood’s Novo lulled me into a false sense of calm. Then the food began arriving, and I spent the rest of the evening on the edge of my seat.
Piles of tiny handmade couscous, the lightest I have ever had, cushioned impeccable sautéed mussels, shrimp, squid and fish, putting other seafood pasta dishes to shame ($32). Slices of rich house-made lamb bacon gave heft to a flatbread appetizer ($14) and character to steak-like Colorado lamb chops layered over a musky date-eggplant purée ($38). And the only dish I ate that didn’t look like it belonged on a magazine cover — a powdered-sugar-dusted duck confit pie called duck bisteeya — made up for its plain appearance with an exhilarating sweet-spicy-tangy flavor ($33).
West Ridgewood Dental Offers “Give Kids A Smile”
On Friday, February 6, 2015, WEST RIDGEWOOD DENTAL PROFESSIONALS WILL OFFER FREE DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND YOUNGER. Give Kids a Smile is meant to help children who cannot otherwise afford to see a dentist. These services, part of the New Jersey program, GIVE KIDS A SMILE!, include examinations, cleaning, and corrective procedures such as extractions and fillings, at no cost to the child’s family. If you know of a child in need of dental treatment and unable to afford the cost, please have their parent or guardian call our office to schedule an appointment on Friday, February 6,2015 between 8am to 5pm. We are looking forward to serving our community and helping CHILDREN SMILE BRIGHTER!
For an appointment please call – 201-652-8875
88 W Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood’s Lincoln Building sold for $3.9 million
JANUARY 30, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015, 1:21 AM
THE RECORD
Saxum Real Estate Partners has bought the Lincoln Building, one of Ridgewood’s oldest office properties, for $3.9 million, according to the broker in the deal.
The five-story, 24,000-square-foot building, in Ridgewood’s shopping district across from the train station, was built in 1927, according to town records.
The former owner, The Lincoln Building LLC, an affiliate of Sedler Realty, had purchased the property in 2006 for $3 million, according to property records.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/business/ridgewood-building-sold-for-3-9m-1.1261626
Ridgewood’s tallest office building makes its way to the sales block
https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewoods-tallest-office-building-makes-its-way-to-the-sales-block/
