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Ridgewood NJ, the decision to end a six-decade-long tradition of closing Clinton Avenue during Ridge School’s arrival and dismissal times has been met without complaints, according to Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons. On Tuesday, Lyons shared that parents have expressed relief at the new arrangement, noting they feel safer walking on sidewalks rather than in the street.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,the Village has received a written response from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Attorney General’s Office, regarding the Clinton Avenue street closure on days when school is in session. Said response is attached. Highlighted in the letter is the determination which reads, “As such, please note that the Ordinance (allowing Clinton Ave. to be closed to thru traffic) does not have any legal force or effect unless approved by the Commissioner, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(a).” In light of this decision, Clinton Avenue will be open starting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, which is the first day of school.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Mayor Paul Vagianos the Village has a busy summer and fall planned paving roads, building sidewalks and getting a list of capital construction projects going.
Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor Lays Out a List of Ambitious Projects for the Village
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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday , Congressman Josh Gottheimer came to Travel School in Ridgewood to announce $176,000 in infrastructure funding for the planning and engineering of new sidewalks through the NJ Safe Routes to School Program.
Continue reading Congressman Josh Gottheimer Promotes NJ Safe Routes to School Program in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, here are some recent quotes from Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos regarding the planned sidewalk installation project on Clinton Avenue.:
Continue reading FUN FACT: In Ridgewood Having friends in high places can prove to be handy at times
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council members will reportedly discuss the longstanding pedestrian safety issues on Clinton Avenue during their scheduled February 7th Work Session. The safety issues are related to school children walking in the street on their way to and from the nearby Ridge Elementary School. Currently, there are no public sidewalks on Clinton Avenue.
February 9,2018
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Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Police Department is investigating a Hit & Run / Pedestrian Struck: accident that occurred at approximately 7:10 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 near the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue. The victim was crossing Clinton Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Clinton Avenue. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.
Witnesses stated the vehicle in question stopped to check on the victim and then continued westbound on Clinton Avenue. The vehicle is described a dark colored SUV, being operated by a male party, mid 20’s, and wearing a New York Mets hat.
The Wyckoff Police is seeking information from anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash. Anyone with information should contact the Wyckoff Police Department at 201-891-2121. All information will be kept confidential.
Mark Krulish , Staff Writer, @Mark_Krulish3:27 p.m. ET June 16, 2017
RIDGEWOOD – A small residential street near an elementary school may be reopened to traffic on weekdays, a result of the move to full-day kindergarten.
The Village Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday that would limit the closure of Clinton Avenue to a single hour in the morning and 75 minutes in the afternoon.
Clinton Avenue update – Council postpones formal vote on sidewalks
November 13,2014
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10:11 PM
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Village Council postponed their formal vote on authorizing the resurfacing of Clinton Avenue, which was scheduled to take place at Wednesday’s (11/12) Public Meeting. The resurfacing plan scheduled for vote excluded the installation of sidewalks. Sidewalk installation was strongly recommended by the Village’s police and engineering departments, however property owners on Clinton have vehemently opposed their installation.
Two (2) Clinton Avenue residents spoke during Wednesday evening’s meeting. Both expressed concerns over drops in property values and increased traffic/parking that would likely accompany installation of sidewalks. One (1) resident stated that in her opinion, the street is much safer without sidewalks, despite the fact that groups of children walking to and from the nearby Ridge Elementary School must now walk in the street there (Clinton is closed, by local ordinance, to through traffic on school days between 8 AM and 3:45 PM – portable “Do Not Enter” signs are placed at both ends of the street to discourage through traffic flow).
Mayor Paul Aronsohn stated that the Council was postponing their formal vote because Councilwoman Susan Knudsen was absent during the Work Session at which the plan was discussed, and the issue wasn’t time sensitive. Councilwoman Knudsen said she wanted a further review of the situation by Citizens Safety Advisory Committee members as well as additional input from members of the Village’s professional staff.
No date was established for the rescheduled formal vote.
