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Ridgewood NJ, at 6pm every Friday or Saturday night you can find parking anywhere in the Ridgewood CBD. There’s no shortage. There never was. The never-full garage loses at least $750,000 a year according to the village CFO.
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Ridgewood NJ, not a bit of good news came out of Wednesday’s Village Council Budget Meeting, the last of several public meetings during which Council members discussed components of the proposed 2023 municipal budget.
Highlights of Wednesday’s distressing discussion:
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Ridgewood NJ,. the adult driver of an older model Toyota Highlander was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday evening, 03/14, collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill and disconnected the batteries of both damaged SUVs. Ridgewood PD investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel attended to the victim.
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Ridgewood NJ, many of the major proponents of the parking deck in the central business district are starting to have second thoughts. Realizing that taking a sizable debt load for a depreciating structure that requires systemic subsidy was not a smart idea. A little late to do anything about the structure, like turf fields in flood zones and the Village Hall wreck-on-vacation another thing resident taxpayers will be stuck with forever .
Continue reading Time to Farm Out Many Village of Ridgewood Services to the County
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Ridgewood NJ, Squirrels residing within the confines of Ridgewood’s Central Business District are patiently waiting to learn if Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd’s detailed analysis of trash cans has identified a make and model suitable their habitation. Does anyone know if the Councilwoman and/or members of the Village’s Sanitation Division have settled on a manufacturer and style yet?
Continue reading Squirrels question whether new trash can style has been chosen in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, delivery trucks continue to create traffic and pedestrian safety issues for the central business district in Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, come to shop and dine in Ridgewood, and enjoy free Holiday Parking on December 10th, 17th, and 24th at the Hudson Street Garage (corner of Prospect Street and Broad Street), on the 2nd and 3rd floors only. Maximum of 4 hours.
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Ridgewood NJ, it was a bit brisk but Mayor Susan Knudsen showed no fear as she was hoisted up the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree in the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree lighting ceremony. Cheers erupted along the Central Business District as the tree came to life. An overflow crowd gathered throughout East Ridgewood Avenue Friday evening to admire the dazzling decorations, enjoy the festivities ,browse vendors,and kick off the Christmas season at the annual Downtown for the Holidays . The Village of Ridgewood tree was a donation , cut and delivered by Downs Tree Service and the lights were donated by Daves Tree Service in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony !
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Ridgewood NJ, the KNUDSEN and VAN GOOR for Village Council campaign put out a statement on Facebook on the controversial “pedestrian mall” idea for the central business district .
Continue reading The KNUDSEN and VAN GOOR for Village Council campaign : Let’s talk pedestrian mall
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Ridgewood NJ, in an October 10th article in the “Tap into Ridgewood” titled , “Meet the Candidates for Ridgewood Village Council” candidate Evan Weitz stated , “It is critically important that we bring back the pedestrian plaza and clean up our downtown, to retain that vibrance. It is also equally important that we protect that same character that my family and I fell in love with by preventing over development of our community. Any proposed development in Ridgewood must be carefully measured against the community’s needs and preserving why so many of us moved here in the first place.” Is this the same Evan Weitz that was supported by developer John Saraceno in 2016 and backed by high density proponent Rurik Halaby. Was not Mr. Weitz a member and Chair of the infamous “Financial Advisory Committee” or Tiger Team that rubber stamped all former Mayor Paul Aronsohn’s ill planned high density projects , leaving the Village short on water, parking, police, fire, sewage, road infrastructure and don’t forget the schools? The same Financial Advisory Committee populated by puppets of Mayor Aronsohn with no financial background or expertise what so ever . Could this be the same Even Weitz who donated to the Paul Vagianos’ “build more parking garages” campaign for Village Council ?
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Ridgewood NJ, many residents understand the importance of a vital and prosperous central business district. However there are great differences of opinion on what that actually means. To some it’s more outdoor dining ,plenty of parking , to others it’s pedestrian plaza but most residents want to see storefronts bustling with business activity . Often lost in the debate is simple maintenance . Clean streets and well manicured planters , no trash or garbage are shoppers and visitors’ first impression.
Continue reading Ridgewood Central Business District Needs Clean Up Before the Annual Car Show
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for a Ridgewood business owner, in the Central Business District, to serve on the Central Business District Advisory Committee. The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) will work with the Village Council, business owners and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to improve the viability of the CBD, including traffic flow and patterns, parking, pedestrian safety and the balance of commercial uses; while maintaining and refining the historic and aesthetic elements to create a more desirable, vibrant and memorable destination for all visitors.
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
MARCH 23, 2022
7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday night Village Council Meeting Councilwomen Lorraine Reynolds said The Project Pride Committee could still use a few more members . If you are interested you can email her directly at lreynolds@ridgewoodnj.net .
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Ridgewood NJ, yesterday it was reported that a dog walker crossing Broad Street in the Central Business District was hit by a vehicle and taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Sadly the dog did not make it . Over the years the Ridgewood blog has reported numerous similar instances .
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