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Posted on February 18, 2014April 9, 2020 by James — 4 Comments

Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing

Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing

Monday February 17, 2014, 11:45 AM
The Ridgewood News

Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing
Francis H. Schott

To the editor:

Over the past decade, Ridgewood has made great progress in improving our citizens’ quality of life. Our schools have been enlarged and modernized to make them adequate for our 5,800 students, a number that has steadily grown over the decade. Our recreational space, although still below state and federal standards, has been substantially augmented for the first time in generations by the acquisition and development of Habernickel Park and the purchase of the Schedler property as well as the enlargement of Citizens Park.

Admittedly we are still struggling with parking and traffic problems downtown, but the positives outweigh the negatives of the early 21st Century by a wide margin.

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Posted on February 15, 2013August 13, 2021 by James — 1 Comment

Ridgewood safety committee suggests conditions for proposed housing developments

Ridgewood safety committee suggests conditions for proposed housing developments
Thursday February 14, 2013, 5:31 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

Concerned with four proposed housing developments for the Central Business District (CBD) area, the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee suggested to the Planning Board this week that developers agree to update the CBD’s current infrastructure issues as a “condition of their approval.”

According to the village’s traffic expert, John Jahr of Maser Consulting P.A., the developers have already agreed to improve aspects of the CBD’s current transportation infrastructure.

“They want to work together to improve the traffic conditions,” Jahr said. “They recognize they have an obligation.”

In a Feb. 5 letter addressed to Planning Board Chairman Charles Nalbantian, Councilwoman Bernie Walsh, the committee’s chairwoman, noted that in light of the proposals, several public safety concerns should be addressed in the CBD. The letter was read by Director of Public Works Chris Rutishauser, who is also a member of the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, at Monday’s meeting.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/191286561_Ridgewood_safety_committee_suggests____conditions__for_proposed_housing_developments.html

Posted on February 4, 2013August 13, 2021 by James — 7 Comments

Reader says Have Paul and Al learned nothing from the Valley fiasco?

Reader says Have Paul and Al learned nothing from the Valley fiasco?

46 emails and mulitple meetings between only two councilmen, meetings that other council people were not aware of despite asking if anyone was meeting with developers does not sound above board, nor ethical given the scope of zoning changes being asked of the village. Have Paul and Al learned nothing from the Valley fiasco.

And the irony of Gwenn “can’t we all just get along” Hauck, blaming Bernie Walsh for the dysfunction on the Council, while Al didn’t even have the courtesy to stay seated while Bernie spoke, (or tried to speak – as Paul gave the floor to everyone but her), was laughable.

Paul and Al are bullies and appear to be in bed with the developers. And I would strongly recommend that the League of Women Voter’s review the tape – because in my view they are misogynists as well.

Reader says Have Paul and Al learned nothing from the Valley fiasco?

Posted on February 1, 2013August 13, 2021 by James — 27 Comments

Readers, Council Meeting Raised More Questions about Meeting between Developers and selected Council members

The Old Ken Smith Property one of the key CBD properties involved in the “Sunshine law” dispute

Readers, Council Meeting Raised More Questions about Meeting between Developers and selected Council members

I just watched the meeting. The public needs to see the emails in question. How many meetings did Albert Pucciarelli and Paul Aronsohn have with terminal construction, what did they promise terminal? Looks bad. Maybe cause for an official investigation.

The behavior of Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli is an embarrassment for all the town. They were rude and unprofessional in their discussion with Councilwoman Walsh. I was proud to see that Mrs. Walsh maintained a calm, professional manner. Despite their repeated attacks, she never lost her cool. Thanks Bernie.

Its no secret that Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarell has had it in for Walsh ever since she did not support him for Planning Board President. His ego could not except that and has said as much. No doubt thats why he ran for council to get even.

Last night was Ms. Walsh’s finest hour. It was Mr. Pucciarelli’s and Mr. Aronsohn’s worst performances ever. They were an embarrassment to all of us. Imagine such unprofessional, name-calling behavior from our elected official. At least Ms. Walsh is a shining example of how to lead. She is a class act.

Paul Aronsohn could not control the meeting because he is probable just involved as BIG AL. He did not have his consultants there to help him. Typical of his style of politics he went on the attack Walsh intimating that she tried to fix a ticket and when she had the answer for that he brought in the old standby Gabbert’s raise. How many time are we going to hear that line?

Posted on July 22, 2012August 14, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Urban homogeneity

Urban homogeneity
July 21,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Springing up all over town, a clock, brick work at the crosswalks , vintage street lights and turf fields, some of the things that make the Village unique?

Not so fast towns all across the state from Hoboken to Woodridge all share some of the same features of Village ,why Hoboken even has two clocks .

So why all the sameness ,what happen to home rule and the unique experience that was the Village of Ridgewood ? Is the uniformity mandated from the state ?What about town character and who is making all the money ? We are not fans of urban homogeneity .

Other things spreading like turf fields are down town parking garages , didn’t get a picture of that yet in Ridgewood .

Posted on July 2, 2012August 13, 2021 by James — 5 Comments

Paul Aronsohn, Gwenn Hauck and Albert Pucciarelli are officially sworn in to the Village Council

Photos By Boyd Loving

Paul Aronsohn, Gwenn Hauck and Albert Pucciarelli are officially sworn in to the Village Council
July 12012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , Paul Aronsohn, Gwenn Hauck and Albert Pucciarelli were officially sworn in at Sundays Village Council reorganization meeting.

There were no big surprises Paul Aronsohn was appointed Mayor, Albert Pucciarelli appointed Deputy Mayor. Matt Rogers reappointed as Village Attorney, and a litany of appointments to the various Village boards were also made . U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez administered the oaths of office .

Some changes were made to Village Council committees; Gwen Hauck is now liaison to Parks & Rec and Bernie Walsh assumes the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee leadership now that Keith is gone.Both former Mayor Killion and Councilman Stephen Wellinghorst were praised by residents and council alike . Former Mayor Keith Killion received a standing ovation as he left the dais.

Now Mayor Aronsohn made his first public speech as mayor, and vowed to work on the revitalizing the business community, fix the permitting process, fill store vacancies, and take a closer look at pedestrian safety.

In his remarks U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was very complimentary to Ridgewood’s non partisan form of government.

Both the ceremony and reception were well attended and there was a standing room only crowd .

Photos by Boyd Loving

Posted on June 17, 2009January 25, 2022 by admin — Leave a comment

Reader asks ,"Whats the Impact of all these projects?"

Save Our Village …..

“Is there any real planning going on in town? The HS turf – BF Track, Valley Expansion,Train Station, Water Park, Parking garage,condos and COAH obligations are making my head spin.

What is the impact of these projects and how do they affect each other? How built out should the town become? What is the difference between a village and a city? Is there really is a Master Plan, and just what is the plan?”

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