photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
January 6,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, A BMW SUV slid off of Harristown Road in Glen Rock on Friday, 01/05 and crashed through a fence. No injuries were reported by the vehicle’s adult male driver. Glen Rock Police responded. The seemingly undamaged BMW was removed from its predicament by a hydraulic lift tow truck.
January 4,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, On January 2, 2018, members of the Glen Rock PD Detective Bureau and a Special Agent from the Office of Inspector General US Postal Service arrested a mailroom clerk from the Ridgewood, NJ Post Office who had been working at the Glen Rock Post Office for stealing gift cards from holiday greeting cards. The incident occurred in October but additional incidents may have occurred throughout the holiday season.
This is an ongoing investigation and members of the public, particularly in the Glen Rock and Ridgewood area, who suspect they may have been the victim of mail theft are encouraged to contact the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General at 1-888-877-7644.
file photo by Boyd Loving
December 21,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, ALERT: The Glen Rock Police arrested two individuals for stealing packages from the front of houses on the Boulevard and on Fairview. We are investigating to see if they are responsible for additional thefts in the area over the past two days. The Glen Rock Police are asking any residents with home video systems or Ring style doorbells to please contact us if you have any footage of suspicious people in the area or on your property. Any residents with stolen packages is also asked to contact the Glen Rock Police. Thank you. 201-652-3800 201-670-3948. Press release to follow, investigation is ongoing.
photo courtesy of the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and the Glen Rock Police
December 12,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal discussed the sharp rise in drug related deaths in the U.S. since the 1990s at a town hall meeting in Glen Rock last week.
“Last year, hardly a day went by in Bergen County without a heroin arrest, an overdose, or a Narcan save…there’s just more work to do.” – Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal
The presentation is available here: https://vimeo.com/246359764
Overprescribing of opioids causing unintentional overdoses and early death:
91 Americans die each day from an opioid overdose.
US providers wrote nearly 250,000,000 million opioid prescriptions in 2013—enough for every adult to have their own bottle of pills.
The majority of drug overdose deaths (more 60%) involve an opioid. Since 1999, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids (including prescription opioids and heroin) quadrupled.
From 2000 to 2015, 500,000+ people died from drug overdoses.
Prescription opioids are used to treat moderate-to-severe pain; in recent years, their use has increased dramatically, despite serious risks and lack of evidence of their long-term effectiveness.
You’ll see remarks from County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal and two survivors of opioid addiction …a recovering addict and his mother. Prosecutor Grewal provided detailed remarks and information about the heroin crisis in Bergen County to citizens from Glen Rock who assembled at the town hall last week.
From the distribution of this dangerous narcotic, to warning signs, and to the county’s unique plan of prevention, enforcement, and treatment, Prosecutor Grewal left attendees with lots of food for thought.
In conjunction with Glen Rock, New Jersey officials, the Glen Rock Police Department – NJ, The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, and others, this event was one of many public education initiatives conducted by the BCPO. #StopTheODs
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
December 4th 2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, The adult female driver of a 4-door BMW sustained non life threatening injuries in a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Rutland Road in Glen Rock on Sunday morning, 12/03. She was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance. Ridgewood PD assisted with traffic control at the incident; Glen Rock PD investigated the collision.
November 20,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer is encouraging residents to attend what he sees as an opportunity for Glen Rock rate payers , ” I strongly urge people to try to attend the presentation on Glen Rock DEAL on November 30th. If you are cynical, please assure that you have all of the facts before allowing your cynicism lead you to the accepting and spreading of misinformation on social media or elsewhere. You can find some info right here:
The Environmental Commission is currently evaluating an opportunity to enroll PSE&G customers into a community energy aggregation program that would provide cheaper electricity while adding more clean sources of energy.
Participation in the program is voluntary. Residents are automatically enrolled, unless they “opt-out” before the program starts. They can also opt-out anytime and for any reason during the entire duration of the contract and revert back to PSE&G with NO termination fees, by notifying PSEG by phone or email (see FAQ below).
It is important to note that this change can only happen with the passing of an ordinance which will include, as always, an opportunity for a public hearing. This will happen in early 2018.
STOLEN VEHICLE ALERT: DO NOT LEAVE KEYS OR KEY FOBS IN YOUR VEHICLES
November 13,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Three vehicles have been stolen from residential driveways since October 31st. In each case the vehicles were unlocked and the key fobs were in the vehicles, making detection extremely difficult as no forced entry was involved. Two of the three vehicles have been recovered in Newark. A vehicle stolen this morning also had a credit card in it that was used at a fast food restaurant in Irvington. Surrounding towns have also been experiencing a rash of stolen vehicles overnight from driveways, in all of these cases key fobs were left inside unlocked vehicle.
In Glen Rock, the stolen vehicles include a 2016 Lexus GC from Windham Place on October 31st, a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Yardley Court on November 7th and 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Highland Road on November 13th. Detectives are investigating a limited number of leads, including video surveillance from a resident whose vehicles were locked and therefore not taken: https://ring.com/share/6487811261847961682
Any residents or business owners with video surveillance systems are asked to check overnight activity for any persons who may have entered their driveways or yards in a similar manner. Detectives are interested in viewing any of these images as the investigation progresses. Those with video surveillance are asked to contact Det. Jim Calaski at (201) 670-3948 or Det. Mike Trover at (201) 670-3947.
All motorist and residents are reminded that there is no place, including your driveway, where it is safe to leave a vehicle with the keys or key fob inside. Lock your vehicle and take the keys with you at all times. Do not leave valuables in plain sight.
November 12,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department warns residents that Glen Rock as well as the surrounding towns have again been experiencing a rash of stolen vehicles overnight from driveways. All vehicles that are being stolen have the KEY FOBS LEFT INSIDE making it extremely easy for thieves to steal them. Please remember to remove your key fobs from your vehicles and lock the doors.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
November 6,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, An SUV driver was transported by Glen Rock EMS to The Valley Hospital after sustaining non life threatening injuries in a crash involving a NJ Transit train on Rock Road in Glen Rock early Sunday evening, 11/05. The driver of an SUV hit a commuter train .
Glen Rock Police, Fire and NJ Transit Police responded to the incident. The vehicle was removed by a flat bed tow truck. NJ Transit Police is handling the investigation. The incident occurred at NJ Transit’s Bergen Line grade crossing.
How is it that Glen Rock has free on-street parking and free parking for 3 hours in the shoppers’ parking lot, while Ridgewood now wants to increase the price of parking yet again? Ridgewood charges for parking, and it has a bigger parking problem than does Glen Rock, even though construction has limited parking in their shoppers’ lot.
Is the Village Ridgewood guilty of charging what they think the market will bear rather than what is reasonable and normal?
This long time Ridgewood resident now utilizes Ridgewood’s CBD less than ever before, and upcoming changes will only limit my use of the CBD even more.
Based on posts here and conversations with friends and neighbors, my family and I am not alone in this trend.
Our taxes,are,less,than Glen Rock and Ramsey . And the original poster never checked westchester or summit for accuracy….they are a lot higher. It’s the whole state of nj . Even shitty towns have high taxes. Police unions, teachers unions, and inner cities that drain the state treasury to fund the abbot schools in all the shithole cities. That’s what you get for allowing democrats to run things in Trenton (who are owned by the unions). Just wait for your bills to go up if Murphy is successful in Purchasing the governor office
October 24,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
GLEN ROCK NJ , Stag House and its counterpart Doe.Tique, a full-service barbershop and salon headquartered in Glen Rock, NJ, announced it will host their second annual Step Brothers-themed Stagiversary, The Catalina Stag Mixer, on Friday, November 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., 228 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ. Catering to both the refined gentleman and the unique women, the event will celebrate Stag House’s second anniversary, while supporting and paying homage to the local community.
“We work hard to build relationships with our clients and staff. Last year’s event drew over 150 attendees – from old friends and family to distant relatives and friends who drove over two hours – just to support us,” says Christine Modica, co-owner, Stag House. “For our second year, we are hoping to drive home our mission: create bonds between clients and other local businesses to have a strong foundation to continue growing alongside others.”
Stag House prides itself on supporting the community and using local businesses, products and services to promote each other.
Rachel Israel, co-owner, Stag House, says, “This event is really a way to let everyone know how much we appreciate them being part of our business, because we couldn’t have done it without them. Stag isn’t a typical salon. We service the client. This is the one place where people can be themselves and forget about their stress – where no one gets judged for who they are.”
The Step Brothers-themed evening will feature several local vendors and entertainment, including: Glen Rock Inn, Merve’s Kitchen and Bakery, Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta, Andy’s Corner, Pop’s Breakfast and Lunch Stop, Architekt Music School, United EVENTures, JT Straws, LaTour Ridgewood, signage from Bracken Designs and photos by MNM Photography.
Master Barber, Kevin Modica, who recently joined Stag House, is hoping to use the Stagiversary as a way to welcome clients – old and new – and give back. He says, “There is not enough thanks in the world I can give to those who support me.”
For information on Stag House, visit https://www.njstaghouse.com/ or call (201) 670-0110.
Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
October 22,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock firefighters required mutual aid assistance from fire departments in several nearby communities to battle a series of brush fires along NJ Transit train tracks in their Borough that temporarily disrupted rail service on NJ Transit’s Main & Bergen Lines on Saturday afternoon, 10/21. No injuries were reported related to the blazes, but there were multiple property damage reports (fences, light poles, etc.). The fires were reportedly started by a defective part on an NJ Transit train that made it as far as Harriman, NY (with no fires reported anywhere else other than in Glen Rock).
Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
October 18,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Police and fire department units from Glen Rock and Hawthorne responded to a two (2) vehicle, head on collision at the intersection of Harristown Road and Lincoln Avenue late Tuesday morning, 10/17. No injuries were reported, however both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage and were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock Fire Department personnel attended to a significant crash related fluid spill.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
October 16,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Police and fire departments from Glen Rock and Hawthorne responded to multiple 911 reports of a strong natural gas odor in the vicinity of Lincoln Avenue and Boulevard, Glen Rock/Warburton Avenue, Hawthorne on Sunday afternoon, 10/15. The source was identified as a vent pipe installed in connection with a nearby construction project. A PSE&G technician determined that a relief valve within the vent apparatus had failed which resulted in a constant gas release. A portion of Warburton Avenue in Hawthorne was closed to facilitate repairs by a PSE&G crew. Police and fire units were released from the scene following the deployment of portable traffic barricades. No structures were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
