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Posted on May 7, 2014September 3, 2021 by James — 7 Comments

Reader says Turf fields looks nice , but way too much money

Reader says Turf fields looks nice , but way too much money

They only got 7 years out of Maple…not sure what the life expectancy range is for turf but I would’ve thought that it would’ve lasted longer than 7 years….

I don’t think the plan in place for the Schedler (sp?) property calls for artificial turf, but I could be wrong.

You can thank the voters in the Willard district that voted for the expanded bond that removed 2 usable baseball/softball fields at BF (specifically the second 90 foot baseball field) when they redid the track and field.

If that vote doesn’t get approved, there would be less of a push by RBSA to get a second 90 foot baseball field somewhere in town.

No doubt that the Willard parents tipped the scales and set this whole entitlement sentiment currently embraced by the sports groups.

Time to take the town back and vote for Sedon and Knudsen…or the “newbies” as one of the “townie” posters wrote last week.

Posted on May 7, 2014May 8, 2014 by James — 5 Comments

Village of Ridgewood Municipal Election May 13th

Village of Ridgewood Municipal Election May 13th

3 Candidates are running for 2 Village Council seats.

James Albano , Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon are running for two open seats on the Ridgewood Council.

Polls are open from 6am to 8pm. For election questions, please call the Village Clerk at 201/670-5500 x 201

Posted on May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 by James — 2 Comments

Reader says i don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself

Reader says i don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself.

You must be a real detective to come up with your big conspiracy theory. There were lots of cards with questions and the league women pick out a handful to ask.

So first knudson had to know the question would be selected and asked and then she had to know albano would lie so reynolds could come to the podium and ask albano to be clear on what hes saying and then knudson had to know albano would lie again. ah ha! i mean ah ha! you are probably fbi (fool bein ignorant)

albano could have just told the truth. oh wait. no. he had to lie becuase that was the setup so reynolds could catch him in the lie. ah ha.

i don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself. knudson was the best last night of the three and sedon was next. i don’t think either of them had to participated in your big conspiracy.how old is albano’s grandmother again?

Posted on May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 by James — 4 Comments

Reader says I am a bit turned off by the whole astroturf the world thing

Reader says I am a bit turned off by the whole astroturf the world thing

Jim is “always available”….except, we have learned, when it is time to vote in local elections….

I actually like the mayor and would want to support his choice but I just can’t pull the lever for someone who doesn’t bother to vote.

I am also a bit turned off by the whole astroturf the world thing. Enough already. So they play on grass and dirt. At least it produces oxygen and helps cool the earth instead of being just more pavement.

Posted on May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 by James — 1 Comment

Reader says Everyone giving money to the RBSA should request to see the books

file photo by ArtChick

Reader says Everyone giving money to the RBSA should request to see the books

Watched the debate on ustream and not sure why the RBSA tax issue was raised but Jim was prepared with his answer “lawyer is looking into it” not a great response. Why did the RBSA fail to file tax returns for so many years and where does all the money go? Is it possible the “volunteers” are drawing salaries? Why did Jim become so defensive? Is this how he’ll treat the public if he doesn’t like the question?

Interesting he was prepared for the RBSA tax question but not for his voting record in municipal elections. Acting confused over presidential and municipal. He had to know he never voted in Mayl. Not sure this was important but he misled then lied and so now it’s important.

Misleading the people is serious. Are we being misled by Jim about his reason for running. This RBSA endorsement of Jim is clear he’s the sports candidate. As a parent with two kids in the RBSA program I am interested in their accounting practices. Everyone giving money to the RBSA should request to see the books.

Posted on May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 by James — 1 Comment

Reader says Albano Supporters Continue their Campaign of Negativity

Reader says Albano Supporters Continue their Campaign of Negativity

The letters to the editor in today’s Ridgewood News in support of Albano were interesting. A couple had nasty rants about a woman who was not even running and the others praised him for his service to youth sports.

If you are going to write in supoort of a candidate, stick to the subject. Writing negative comments about a resident does not make Albano look any better.

Keep it positive. I associate the negativity with your candidate.

Posted on May 2, 2014June 27, 2021 by James — 5 Comments

Reader says I don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself

Reader says I don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself

There were lots of cards with questions and the league women pick out a handful to ask. So first knudson had to know the question would be selected and asked and then she had to know albano would lie so reynolds could come to the podium and ask albano to be clear on what hes saying and then knudson had to know albano would lie again. ah ha! i mean ah ha! you are probably fbi (fool bein ignorant)

Albano could have just told the truth. oh wait. no. he had to lie becuase that was the setup so reynolds could catch him in the lie. ah ha.

I don’t think anyone had to setup albano to make him look bad. he did a good job of that himself. knudson was the best last night of the three and sedon was next. i don’t think either of them had to participated in your big conspiracy.
how old is albano’s grandmother again?

Posted on May 1, 2014September 13, 2021 by James — 10 Comments

After Albano Stumble ,his Supporters take to Name Calling

After Albano Stumble ,his Supporters take to Name Calling

Our Guess is these are the same people who sent the Anonymous Email to Mike Sedon’s boss

But it was obvious it was a set up ! All I’m saying is I’m sure ms Knudsen is not perfect ! She was in on it.

RIdgewood is now filed with a bunch of loony nouveau riche fleabags!!! And Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Knudsen lead the pack. Ms. Reynolds needs to get a life! I grew up in Ridgewood and it is not what it used to be. I made a conscious decision not to live in that town and raise my family because of the type of people that live there.
Anyone with half a brain could see last night that Mr. Albano was set up What does that say about Ms. Knudsen’s character ??

GREAT, no matter what happens we are going to get a newbie in town or possibly two on the council. One who has been here a whole 4 years or the other who has been here 15 years. Neither know the history of this town! This is a real recipe for success. NOT

If you ask me Knudsen came of condescending and arrogant. Didn’t she run for a spot on the BOE or was that her BFF Reynolds and didn’t get elected??? As far as Sedon, he looked like Knudsen’s lap dog….

Posted on April 29, 2014April 29, 2014 by James — 12 Comments

Candidates Night for Municipal Election Is Tonight !

Candidates Night for Municipal Election Is Tonight

Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30PM

Meet the 3 candidates for Village Council and hear their views!

The League of Women Voters is holding Candidates Night for the Village Council on Tuesday, April 29 at The Village Hall , Fourth Floor, 131 North Maple Avenue at 7:30.. There are three candidates vying for two open Village Council seats: James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon. There will also be television coverage on Channel 77 for Cablevision users and Channel 34 for Fios users. The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is a NON PARTISAN, yet political organization whose members become active and informed participants in government.

The Ridgewood Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, May 13.

Posted on April 18, 2014April 17, 2014 by James — 1 Comment

Ridgewood council candidates discuss issues at forum

Ridgewood council candidates discuss issues at forum

APRIL 17, 2014 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014, 5:25 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER

The three hopefuls for Ridgewood Council boast different backgrounds and varying work experiences, but all expressed similar concerns and viewpoints during Tuesday morning’s meet the candidates event. The 90-minute program, which took place at the Ridgecrest Apartment complex, was the first open forum that featured all three candidates.

According to Kevin O’Brien, president of the Ridgecrest Board of Trustees, the candidates were furnished with the same three questions at least one week in advance of the discussion. On Tuesday, O’Brien, who moderated the forum, publicly posed the questions to James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon.

Of the three candidates, two will be elected May 13 to serve on Ridgewood’s five-member, non-partisan governing body.

Similar to a political debate, each candidate was allotted a specific amount of time to answer questions, and periods for rebuttal responses were granted. Roughly 20 to 25 residents of various ages listened to the candidates’ opinions on the public’s perception of discord on the Village Council, areas where the municipality can add to or improve quality of life, and the governing body’s role in resolving the Valley Hospital expansion plan.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-council-candidates-discuss-issues-at-forum-1.998602#sthash.bxTk3MKn.dpuf

Posted on April 1, 2014April 1, 2014 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood council candidates running for two open seats

Ridgewood council candidates running for two open seats

MARCH 31, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014, 5:25 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER

In less than seven weeks, Ridgewood’s electorate will be tasked with selecting two of its neighbors to serve on the village’s governing body.

Residents James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon each filed completed candidate forms and nominating petitions and will appear on the voter ballots in May.

The three candidates are seeking to replace two departing council members, Thomas Riche and Bernadette Walsh, each of whom opted not to seek another term.

Each seat on the Village Council carries a four-year term.

The Ridgewood News asked the candidates the same series of questions in order to draft brief biographical sketches of each.

The profiles follow in alphabetical order.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/ridgewood-council-candidates-running-for-two-open-seats-1.838916#sthash.oT5mC5cO.dpuf

Posted on March 11, 2014March 10, 2014 by James — 19 Comments

Three Ridgewood residents to run for two seats on Village Council

Three Ridgewood residents to run for two seats on Village Council

MONDAY MARCH 10, 2014, 6:57 PM
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Three candidates have entered this year’s race for Ridgewood Council, which has two vacancies in May’s municipal election.

Residents James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon each filed for candidacy by Monday’s deadline, according to acting Village Manager Heather Mailander, and will vie for a seat on the non-partisan council. Each spot carries a four-year term.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/249344611_Three_Ridgewood_residents_to_run_for_two_seats_on_Village_Council.html

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