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Posted on November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

2019 Ridgewood Guild Winterfest

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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Guild on Sat. Nov. 30 at 12:00 for The Ridgewood Guild’s 10th Annual Winterfest! Winterfest takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right on Ridgewood Ave. Fun for all ages! A horse-drawn hayride will circle the park. Ice sculptures, music, complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes, a trackless train ride, storytelling and more! So join the Ridgewood Guild on Small Business Saturday for Winterfest!

Posted on November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Acclaimed Artist and Local Author, Leah Tinari at Bookends November 9th

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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday at 2 PM – 3 PM , Acclaimed Artist and Local Author, Leah Tinari, will discuss and sign her new book for children: The Presidents: Portraits of History.

Posted on November 7, 2019November 6, 2019 by James — 8 Comments

Reader says, “Our town is living the reality of the reign of the 3 Amigos”

” Our town is living the reality of the reign of the 3 Amigos and the 6 th unelected council member, Roberta Sonenfeld. 500 people came to a public meeting to speak out against the high-density housing ordinances. They disregarded the resident’s opposition and plan for a compromise and voted in a bloc to pass the ordinances. They tried to have a giant garage built which extended into Hudson Street, was opposed by surrounding businesses and Mount Carmel. They left the new council with a dilemma. They chose a smaller garage which I believe now would have been defeated as we see the impact of higher parking fees and kiosks needed to fund the project. We have the bike lane to nowhere which has added all sorts of problems to the Wilsey Square area. “

Posted on November 6, 2019November 5, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

Reader says, “Who the hell is the council of churches?????”

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“So let’s see. He slept with a married woman while married. And the woman was a fellow elected councilman, so pillow talk was taking place about things like high density housing and parking garages. He attempted to kill Mike Sedon’s candidacy by telling Mike’s employer (a Staten Island newspaper) that Mike was running for elected office (which was absolutely not a conflict, different states for God’s sake). He interfered with freedom of the press and speech by STOPPING PUBLICATION of a citizen’s letter to the editor that was critical of him. He lied to Father Ron of Mount Carmel in order to bulldoze his massive garage project ahead. He attempted to get a citizen fired from his job because the citizen was openly critical of him. He bullied Councilwoman Walsh at a public meeting about a parking ticket (teaming up with Pucciarelli on this one). And this, ladies and gentlemen of this fine town, is only the START of the listing of his horrific behavior. Who the hell is the council of churches?????”

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Another French Bakery Opens in the Village of Ridgewood

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photo courtesy of Cafe De Royal

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Ridgewood NJ, first it was steak houses, then sushi, now Ridgewood has become a mecca for French bakeries. The lastest bakery to join the Village is Cafe de Royal, a mostly French bakery, has opened on Wilsey Square in the space that used house Carlo’s Bakery that was owned by Buddy Valastro of “Cake Boss” fame.

Posted on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 by James — 8 Comments

Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Back Tracks on High-Density Housing Impact on Schools

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is not the only North Jersey town reeling from development pressure .Towns like Ridgewood , Montclair, Glen Rock , Upper Saddle River, Montvale to Fort Lee looking to come up with different strategies, for approving a new surge of housing, retail and cultural options intended to revive local business districts, meet state affordable-housing requirements and cater to changing consumer tastes.

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery

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Ridgewood NJ, we stopped by Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery in Ridgewood and we were not disappointed.

Pierre & Michel is located at 95 Broadway in Elmwood Park; 201-300-6580. The second location is at 38 E. Ridgewood Avenue.

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Grease spill in Chestnut Street Municipal Parking Lot

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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday at the Chestnut street Municipal parking lot in Ridgewood’s central business district, Ridgewood Fire Fighters and Police were summoned to what appeared to be a chemical spill of some kind. While the exact nature of the spill remains unknown cooking oil appears to be the culprit.

Posted on October 28, 2019October 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

TelServe Opens New Office in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A new telecom office for businesses in New York and New Jersey has been launched. TelServ prides itself on high quality VoIP solutions for companies in any niche.

A new telecom office in Ridgewood NJ has launched, providing VoIP business phone systems for local businesses throughout New York and New Jersey. The team at TelServ provides voice over Internet protocol services, hosted VoIP, and VoIP voice and data networks.

Posted on October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Reader says,”Ridgewood is now squarely on the A-list of suckers”

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No more hiding…
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Ridgewood is now squarely on the A-list of suckers and targets.
…they are coming and the pace will be relentless and voluminous

Posted on October 25, 2019October 24, 2019 by James — 11 Comments

Kensington Senior Development Still Targeting Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, At the Village Council meeting last night October 23, Rev. Lemuel Brown from the Mount Bethel Baptist Church on Broad Street spoke. He stated that he had the “very esteemed honor” to visit the Kensington facility in Falls Church, Virginia. He said he was contacted by them, and they drove him around and they all went to lunch and quite by chance they met the mayor and a councilman (quite by chance, bulls–t). He didn’t actually say that they paid for his trip (or maybe they paid him to speak?) but it sure sounded like it. Rev. Brown came to the council meeting to sing the glories of Kensington.

Posted on October 25, 2019October 24, 2019 by James — 12 Comments

Age-Friendly Ridgewood Fudges the Numbers

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Ridgewood NJ, Age-Friendly Ridgewood made a presentation at the Council meeting last night. After with their usual condescending drivel about the old people needing transportation and housing, some of the council members voiced great appreciation for all their hard work. Then Susan Knudsen nailed them to the wall. It seems they have been playing with their data in order to get the results they want.

Posted on October 25, 2019October 24, 2019 by James — 16 Comments

No More Feeding Meters in Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, this winter the Village of Ridgewood will replace its traditional meters with eighty-five new smart parking kiosks and parkers will bear the burden as the village evaluates different ways to fund the kiosks and the Hudson Street parking garage currently under construction.

All parking meters, with the exception of a few 15-minute meters that is, are scheduled to be removed.

On and off-street parking fees at the kiosks are likely to increase to $1.25 from $0.75 at the beginning of the year. The Village Council debated the increase at Wednesday nights council meet and in the end, the consensus was to raise the rate to $1.25, and the council will vote on the increase an upcoming meeting.

Posted on October 23, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — 1 Comment

Heart in Motion Studio: Thriller Flash Mob for a cause

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Ridgewood NJ, We know you’ve always wanted to be a part of a flash mob…here’s your chance! Join Nikki Manx for her annual cause-driven Thriller Master Class and Flashmob this Halloween! No dance experience
necessary. Join us at HeART in Motion to learn the original Thriller
choreography, followed by a flashmob performance at Van Neste
Square. Reserve your spot at RidgewoodWalks.com and note the
suggested $20 fee. 50% of proceeds will benefit local foster children
through Kostumes4Kids.org. Arrive at HeART dressed in a “zombie
look.” Email [email protected] to borrow a costume
from us, or if you have any questions.

Heart in Motion Studio
17 Chesnut Street 2nd Floor, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

2 Dates · Oct 26 – Oct 31

https://www.facebook.com/events/747237452449404/

Posted on October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 by James — 9 Comments

Reader asks why cameras at the construction sites but none at the Ridgewood Bus Station

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“Tell us something someone installed cameras at the construction sites like we really going to sit on our asses and watch these ugly oversized condos being built in our CBD please stop the Storytelling. It’s amazing who is paying to have these cameras installed and maintained, but yet there’s no surveillance at the bus station and train tunnel. And at these locations on a daily basis we have individuals selling drugs, urinating all over the place, and pooping on the walls the handrails totally disgusting. What a bunch of animals. Maybe we should go back how was 30 years ago lock the damn bus station at 12 o’clock midnight and lock the gates at the train station. Period.

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