Ridgewood NJ, It has come to the attention of The Blog that those who run the “Ridgewood Walks” consider themselves to be more important than the average citizen. At the Ridgewood Guild’s Winter Festival in Van Neste Square on Saturday, Ms. Jeanne Johnson brought her group to the front of the long line for the horse and carriage rides. Little children, babies in strollers, parents, grandparents, everyone waiting in line for the horse rides had to move back so Ms. Johnson, who proclaimed herself to be a V.I.P., could get her group onto the ride without waiting. How sad that at a family event, intended to create good will, camaraderie, and happy memories, someone with an outsized ego had to teach the children in line that everyone is equal, but some people are more equal than others.
Re: “The problem is the pop up sites that sometimes are pornographic and violent. “
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I work on computers every day for most of the day and also spend the usual computer/device time when not working.
I DO NOT get pornographic pop-ups.
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If you are getting pornographic pop-ups it is because you have been visiting pornographic websites.
The ad software analyzes your browsing history and sites visited and serves you up ads that “might be of interest” to you based on your history.
Ridgewood NJ, the Village council recognizes Ridgewood TAEKWONDO ALL IN for their Swept ‘2018 NATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Titles . Twenty athletes from TAEKWONDO ALL IN, located on 33 Chestnut St., had participated at The 2018 National Taekwondo Championship at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah where more than 5800 athletes gathered and competed.
Ridgewood Nj, The Village of Ridgewood presented a $47.1 million municipal budget last Wednesday night during a presentation by the Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld and council members.
The new budget includes a 1.2 percent tax increase which acording to the Ridgewood news , is equal to $46.72 on a home assessed at the village average of $690,662, plus another $9 for the library tax. (https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-council-goes-all-in-on-budget-1.1320392 )
The news also reported roughly $3.03 million in surplus is being utilized in this year’s budget; the amount of surplus left over will be slightly higher than 2014, with $1.5 million remaining while outstanding debt will also decrease by about $2 million.
Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld continued to emphasize on operating efficiencies, resident service improvements, and investments in both people and technology.
Most notable are long over due investments in the chronically dysfunctional Building Department, and the launch of a new village website. The Building department as previously announced on this blog has also raised fees and offered an Amnesty for non compilers.
The Village manager also illuminated the implementation of a Human Resources Department, enhanced support for the Community Center, staff development initiatives, re-accreditation of the Ridgewood Police Department, and a cleanup of tree wells and other aesthetical improvements. (https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-council-goes-all-in-on-budget-1.1320392 ) . The jury is still out as to whether any of these will lead to cost savings , productivity improvements or better customer service.
2015 Ridgewood Budget Presentation
Budget Presentation at Introduction of the 2015 Budget on April 22, 2015
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For the Official State Budget Document
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The Budget Hearing will be held May 27 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall Court Room. The Village Council will vote on the budget at the end of the hearing.
Restaurant review:The Park West Tavern
July 11, 2014 Last updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 1:12 PM
By Elisa Ung
The Record
Surprise! Some of Ridgewood’s most satisfying fine-dining fare can now be found in a place that calls itself a tavern.
The Park West Tavern is a place where you can expect more that just a bucket of Buffalo wings with your beer.
OK, maybe it’s not a total surprise. When Park West Tavern opened three years ago, serving up its flavorful burgers with house-made ketchup, it was clear that it was not your average bar. The owners, who are also behind the well-regarded Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge, thought Ridgewood needed a restaurant with an upscale but still laid-back atmosphere, a benchmark bar and a familiar American menu with chef touches: I rated it 2.5 stars.
Park West Tavern ***
30 Oak St., Ridgewood
201-445-5400
parkwesttavern.com
