January 21,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Woof Gang Bakery is a leader in the pet industry with more than 90 locations in 11 states across the United States. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Ridgewood is a locally-owned small business, offering full service grooming and a wide selection of pet foods, gourmet baked treats, toys, supplies and accessories. The store located at 234 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450; phone 201-444-9663.
![foreclosure[1]](https://theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/istock-bankownerd-foreclosure1.jpg "Home foreclosure in Glen Rock Leads to Threats on Ridgewood Business")
January 19,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on January 12, a Tenafly, N.J. resident reported while at her place of business in the Village of Ridgewood a male party entered the business and made threats in the past. The reporting party advised the male was advised by an agent his home was being foreclosed in Glen Rock, N.J. on 1/10/18 and he came to the business on 1/12/18 and made harassing statements. The reporting party did not wish to sign a criminal complaint at this time and only requested documentation of the incident.
January 18,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Woof Gang Bakery is a leader in the pet industry with more than 90 locations in 11 states across the United States. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Ridgewood is a locally-owned small business, offering full service grooming and a wide selection of pet foods, gourmet baked treats, toys, supplies and accessories. The store located at 234 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450; phone 201-444-9663.
The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Maureen Barrett and Michael Andersen are the franchise owners of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Ridgewood. They are active in the Ridgewood community and committed to supporting and working closely with local rescues. Maureen and Michael are animal lovers and the proud humans to a rescued Golden Retriever, named Max, and a Havanese mix, named Tucker.
“Getting to know Woof Gang through shopping at my local store in Orlando and talking to many franchise owners, I knew this was a great fit for me. I became educated on proper nutrition and embraced the new knowledge. My favorite part of my new venture is getting to know my customers and their pets!” said Maureen. “We are excited to offer a doggie play care program and canine massage, where four-legged customers can play, relax and have a spa experience.”
The first 20 dogs in store on Saturday will win free Woof Gang Bakery gourmet treats for one year. Plus, Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge and A Pathway To Hope will be on site with adoptable rescue animals looking for their furever homes.
About Woof Gang Bakery
Woof Gang Bakery is a leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet-related supplies and pet grooming, with more than 80 locations across the U.S.
Woof Gang Bakery offers the very best in pet care by providing quality products at competitive prices and knowledgeable, caring customer service. Each Woof Gang Bakery location is a convenient, neighborhood store with connections to the local community. The company is committed to the well-being, health and happiness of pets.
photo yuup that’s mike
January 18,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ice Cream by Mike formerly of Hackensack will be heading for a new location in Ridgewood 305 East Ridgewood Ave , Ridgewood. According to a Facebook post opening hopefully April 1 2018.
“What is Mike’s Ice Cream all about you might ask? Well let me tell you, I only use the finest ingredients like Valrhona chocolate and pure Tahitian vanilla beans. Also, i only use farm fresh eggs and cream to ensure a premium blend. With one taste of my ice cream you will WOW’ed by its taste and texture.
So, when you are on Main street in Hackensack or have the craving for pure homemade Ice Cream, come by and see us!!”
PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Village Hall Court Room– 7:30 P.M.
(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)
7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call – In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.Roll call: Knudsen, Voigt, Joel, Patire, Scheibner, Torielli, McWilliams, Barto, Van Goor
2. 7:30 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. – Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board
3. 7:35 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics, Correspondence Received by the Board
4. 7:40 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 257 Ridgewood Avenue, LLC, Block 3703, Lot 4, 6, & 8.01, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan. Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval
5. 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – KS Broad Street II, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 76 & 80 Chestnut Street and 25-27 Franklin Avenue, Block 2005, Lots 11,12,13,14. Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval
6. 8:15 p.m. – 8:25 p.m. – Robert Jennee, Minor Subdivision and C Variance, 246 Mountain Road, Block 2509, Lot 13.01- Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Denial
7. 8:25 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – 200/210 South Broad Avenue, LLC, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and C Variance, Block 3905, Lot 6 and 7 – Pubic Hearing continued from November 7, 2017
8. 10:30 p.m. – 10:35 p.m. – Adoption of Minutes: March 7, 2017
9. 10:35 p.m. – Executive Session (if necessary)
10. Adjournment
Professional Staff: Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney; Christopher J. Rutishauser, Village Engineer; Brigette Bogart, Village Planner; Michael Cafarelli, Board SecretaryMembers: Susan Knudsen, Jeff Voigt, Joel Torielli, Melanie McWilliams, David Scheibner, Richard Joel, Debbie Patire, Frances Barto, James Van Goor
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of the Ridgewood Planning Board (i.e., official public meetings, work sessions, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings, which are always open to members of the general public.
What portion of the garage’s cost do these CBD eateries plan to contribute towards it’s construction? If they, and other property owners in the CBD think they actually need a garage, offer to pay something towards the cost. Like Health Barn who expects to be given everything she wants from the town of Ridgewood at no cost to her–and doesn’t even live in the town to pay some of her taxes towards it. Many of our CBD owners are also not residents. For both groups, “It’s no skin off their noses” if the garage fails. They are just due one as they so graciously have opened their business here and certainly must deserve a reward for being so good to our residents.
![serendipity2[2]](https://theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/serendipity22.jpg "Tasting Tuesday Networking at Serendipity Labs in Ridgewood")
January 13,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Join Serendipity Labs and Julie Belardinelli, Independent Wine Ambassador of The Boissett Collection, Tuesday, January 23rd for “Tasting Tuesday,” an evening of wine tasting and networking. Julie is a certified ambassador from the International Wine Center in NYC and she is excited to share her knowledge and love of wine with all of you!
Come connect over great wine and great company at Bergen County’s only upscale, hospitality-driven coworking office. Admission is $20/person and attendance is limited to 15 people, so be sure to register! Your ticket will include an exclusive wine tasting from The Boissett Collection, 2 complimentary day passes to Serendipity Labs, and an hour of unique, intimate networking.
Tue, January 23, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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Location
Serendipity Labs Ridgewood
45 North Broad Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tasting-tuesday-networking-tickets-41972289247
January 13,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Central Business District Advisory Committee invites you to their first forum. Its purpose is to engage in an open dialogue with our business owners. Come Learn about the various initiatives they have undertaken. This committee wants to hear directly from you. They want to understand the challenges business owners are facing and the opportunities that stand before us. They also want to hear success stories and any suggestions for improving our Central Business District. The Mayor and other Councilmembers will also be participating.
Central Business District Community Forum
Wed, January 17, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
January 11,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, at last nights Village Council meeting during the comment period resident Bill McCandless summed up the economic realities of the Hudson Street Parking garage .
Speaking to the council McCandless said, “The Village taxpayers face a new reality this year one that the fiscal state of the Village has not faced before , the decision and progress around certain issues will need to be reexamined coming into this year and we are going to need to clear the decks on a few things and reexamine how we prioritize things first and foremost are we burdening the taxpayers with new fees and taxes and if we are is the return on that investment greater than those taxes and fees and can we prove it.”
“One place we can not and have not been able to prove this is the proposal for the garage , the case against the garage is strong and is powered by undisputable faces that nee to be considered before plunging the village taxpayers deeper into debt and creating more congestion on are already over crowed and over stressed roads .”
“A recent study done the garage proposal show there is more than enough parking capacity in the CBD and what we have is not utilized , there is no fiscal plan for the garage pays for it self or through increased CBD tax receipts , it is a net loss.”
“Traffic at every intersection in and around the CBD on both sides of the tracks will be worse with the addition.
The intersections in and around the CBD are already over capacity and many are blow standard for the existing traffic .
There is no logical argument for the garage , the only thing the garage will add is tax payer debt and high fees for every shopper dinner and more congestion across an already congested set of intersections .
why add what we don’t need ,cant afford and creates worse conditions on any one who wants to come to Ridgewood.
I’ve listen read and consumed all sides and see no compelling case supported by facts , case studies or logic that benefits the public good.
The coming revolutions of autonomous cars and vehicles this reality is closer than the public realizes , less than 10years away when the need for parking capacity will be hugely impacted .
How does more debt and congestion serve the village , the down side deeply out weighs the limited upside for a few more spots in the most congested part of the Village ?”
Then McCandless proposed the following simple solution :
“lease open new lots were possible
stop the meter feeding by employees
and plan for the driverless future “
![Food_For_Life_COVER[1]](https://theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Food_For_Life_COVER1.jpg "The Four Time Undefeated World Champion and Cooking Personality, Laila Ali, Will Appear at Bookends in Ridgewood")
January 10,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Laila Ali will be at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, January 24th @ 6:00pm. The Four Time Undefeated World Champion and Cooking Personality, Laila Ali, will sign her new book:Food for Life
Laila Amaria Ali (born December 30, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007. She is the daughter of legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali with his third wife, Veronica Porché Ali, and is the eighth of her father’s nine children.[2] During her career, from which she retired undefeated, she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title.
Special Instruction for Our Events :Due to the popularity of our events, many of which sell out, we require that you preorder your books ahead of time by visiting our website at www.mkt.com/bookends or calling the store at (201)445-0726.
As always, Books must be purchased from Bookends Bookstore in order to attend events.
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 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
January 3,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Readers continue to debate the value of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce . The debate continually focuses on if you feel the chamber really promotes Ridgewood business or as many insist , “always looking to tax payers to bail out the Central Business District ?
from the chamber website :
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to advance the commercial, professional, industrial and civic interest of the Village of Ridgewood. We are actively involved in every aspect of promoting and coordinating programs and events that support the business community and help our members expand and grow their businesses.
Membership benefits include:
Inclusion on the Chamber Website
The Chamber of Commerce website lists all members. Member listings include business or organization name, address, and phone number. Site visitors can view member by keyword or category searches.
Inclusion in the Ridgewood “Village Guide”
The Chamber has entered into an agreement with North Jersey Media Group to produce the 2010 Village Guide. The guide is an informative business directory for The Village of Ridgewood. The guide is printed annually and is distributed to every home.
Networking Opportunities
In addition to the annual meeting, the Chamber organizes networking meetings several times a year. Click here to learn more about upcoming events.
Business and Consumer Referrals – The Chamber receives calls on a daily basis. Referrals are made only to member businesses.
Use of our bulk mail permit – Save money with your advertising! The Chamber’s bulk mail permit is available to its members, giving a savings of 50% on all your mailings!
Member Discount Card
Many members offer other members discounts such as 10%, 15%, or 20% off products, free consultations, discounts on services. This is a voluntary program that you may elect to participate in – it’s like an employee discount program for Chamber members.
Membership decal with the Chamber decal
We promote “Spend Locally” and encourage shoppers and diners to look for the logo. The logo identifies your business as a member of the Chamber, and supporter of the Ridgewood community.
E-Newsletters
The Chamber E-Newsletter includes information on upcoming events and news of interest to the members. We invite members to provide us with important information about their businesses, upcoming events, special promotions, etc. The Chamber is continuing to provide new ways for members to announce their special events through our all-new e-mail marketing efforts. Click here to learn more about this exciting new benefit!
List of New Residents
Members may subscribe to the Chamber’s new residents’ listings. Addresses of new arrivals in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff are provided to subscribers by email (excel spreadsheet), fax, or hard copy.
Use of the Chamber Board Room – Need a room off-premises for a meeting? Contact the Chamber for information.
Chamber Member Mailing List – New members are entitled to a list of all Chamber members. An excellent way to introduce yourself to the entire membership base!
Questions? Email or call us today at 201.445.2600 and we’d be happy to answer your questions!
January – December 2018
Ridgewood Parking Permits – RPP
Hourly meter rates in all Village lots and streets are $.50 per hour from 10AM to 6PM, Monday through Saturday. 3 hour meters on streets & in all lots, except the Cottage Place Lot which has 8 hour meters.
RPP – (Ridgewood Parking Permit) provides ‘coinless’ convenience and can be used for unlimited parking in specified lots. $750 Annual permits are issued for a calendar year to residents for parking in Chestnut St., N. Walnut St., Cottage Pl., Route 17 Park & Ride Lots. $1,000 Annual Premium RPP will be issued for parking at the Train Station, and all other Ridgewood Lots. A maximum of 210 Annual Premium RPP will be issued.
$1,500 Non-Resident Permit allows parking in Cottage Place Lot; $750 Permit allows parking in the Rt. 17 Park & Ride Lot.
Payment may be made by check or cash. We accept credit cards that will have a 3% convenience fee charged to the purchaser.
If the Resident RPP is purchased later in the year, fees are prorated as follows:
| RESIDENT Purchase Month |
FEE |
Purchase Month |
FEE |
RESIDENT Purchase Month |
FEE |
Purchase Month |
FEE |
| January | $ 750 | July | $ 370 | January | $1,000 | July | $ 496 |
| February | $ 690 | August | $ 300 | February | $ 916 | August | $ 412 |
| March | $ 625 | September | $ 245 | March | $ 832 | September | $ 328 |
| April | $ 560 | October | $ 185 | April | $ 748 | October | $ 244 |
| May | $ 500 | November | $ 120 | May | $ 664 | November | $ 160 |
| June | $ 435 | December | $ 65 | June | $ 580 | December | $ 76 |
Applications are available at the Village Hall Reception Desk Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. All Applicants – residents and non-residents – must show current Driver’s License and valid Vehicle Registration(s) for up to three vehicles. For flexibility, you can list 3 vehicles on a permit, but the permit can only be used by 1 car for 1 parking space at a time.
All lots, including the Train Station Lot, will require a free Ridgewood Resident Parking Sticker in addition to the purchased RPP. Resident parking stickers are issued annually for free to residents only at the Village Hall Reception Desk. This sticker confirms you are a resident.
RPPs can be used in any metered space in the lots designated for that particular permit and provides unlimited parking from the hours of 6AM to 2AM. On Saturday, RPPs may be used in any lot, but not in the CBD Employee Spaces. They are not valid for street parking. The hangtag permit must be displayed on the rearview mirror when the vehicle is parked. RPP does not guarantee availability of a parking space.
December 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Valley Hospital Present 2018 Restaurant Week , Sun, January 14, 2018 – Thu, January 18, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ridgewood Restaurants participating in the 2018 Restaurant Week. Please call the restaurants directly for reservations or menu selections.
Restaurant Weeks start
Sunday-Thursday, 1/14/18-1/18/18
Sunday-Thursday, 1/21/18-1/25/18
Dining Out or Catering Home,
Wine is an extra treat,check out the Sweet Treats.
Blue Sushi Japanese Restaurant
201-882-1700
Carvings
201-857-8533
FINCA
201-444-1199
Latour Restaurant
201-445-5056
Leon Mexican Cuisine
201-857-0297
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
201-251-8686
Manjal Indian Cuisine
Dinner only
201-857-5754
Park West Tavern
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Piccolo Bistro
201-882-1111
Raymonds Restaurant
201-445-5125
ROOTS Steakhouse
201-444-1922
Lunch only
Sakura-Bana
201-447-6525
Dinner Only
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
201-345-0808
SMOKED
201-447-6653
Steel Wheel Tavern
201-882-1800
The Office Tavern & Grill
201-652-1070
The Sensible Fork
201-857-8686
Lunch only-Sun-Th
Will honor at dinner Fri/Sat
White Maple Café
201-447-1953
Catering/Take Out
Chestnut Deli & Catering
Dinner for Mon-Thur
201-445-3031
SMOKED to go
201-447-6653
Endless Possibilities Catering
973-752-7929
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Super Cellars Wine & Cheese
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
201-444-3300
Sweet & Nutritional
Ben & Jerry’s
201-689-1122
Samba Bowls
201-857-5015
the fly has learned that there is some resistance to in the Central business community to accept the estate card , which offers credits to residents toward payment of property taxes . Some resident groups are considering boycotting the central business district over their lack of enthusiasm …
Imagine how many opportunities were possibly lost, while they were flogging the Garazilla Ark to hell ,, meanwhile town and roads etc going to seed..while the Blog screaming bloody murder
to right the Ship…was beat down by the hacks , who could not believe that the little people just cried for one honest day a week , even if declared as Sunday while the town manages were not eating our cheese…like the coin boy crime ,so many of the cover ups being aired in all their rot.
The Fact that another parking issue surfaces tells us so much ,that they didn’t care one fig..that they knew better, and history does not tolerate endless alt-facts,Owners will just move..
