Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
celebrating 90th Anniversary
1927-2017
one of the nation’s oldest running Chambers
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DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS-TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION…
starts Friday, December 1, 2017
Santa, music and merriment 5:30-9pm
Tree Lighting 7:30pmish
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Saturday Santa arrives at Columbia Bank at 10am-gifts and pictures for all the kids.
10:30am FREE MOVIES FOR THE KIDS…
SANTA IN THE PARK 2-4PM
FOR ALL THE DETAILS CHECK OUT www.experienceridgewood.com
Look there are 160 homes on the market in the village Ridgewood as of today. Senior citizens and other residents are moving out we’re downsizing because of the taxes they will not retire in town on the realtor and this is what I’m told every single day. Don’t let anybody give you any kind of bullshit story the taxes are way too high in town. Yes there are buyers coming from Europe and all major cities throughout the United States because they all want to work in Manhattan People are following the money but days of working for someone for 25 years is pretty much over there is no more loyalty. For few between. Make the money and run.
Dear “James”
Please source your random facts… because to me, almost none of them are accurate.
“And let us not forget Ms. Hauck, who actually hired the video company that made the video, paid for it, and then collected reimbursement from public money.”
I did not pay for them. Bob Rooney, the CFO payed the video prod. co. and the printer directly. You can check.
And your personal opinions are just that, yours to share as you think are appropriate. But, I will never understand people who seem to actually enjoy turning good philosophical disagreements into such vindictive personal attacks.
Reader reminds us this is the same Gwenn: Calling members of the public terrorists, stalkers, creeps…..telling them they should move, they should not have moved, and they should sit down.
Ridgewood NJ, Nine (9) high school students from the Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township escaped injury when the school bus on which they were riding collided with a Volkswagen Passat sedan at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and South Monroe Street, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 11/29. The adult male driver of the Volkswagen sustained a non life threatening injury, but declined ambulance transport to a local hospital. The school bus driver was uninjured. Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire Department personnel responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked Passat from the scene; the school bus was able to drive away on its own power. Ridgewood PD issued one (1) crash related summons to the Volkswagen’s driver.
Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) individuals sustained non life threatening injuries in a crash between a 4-door sedan and a cargo van at the intersection of Gardner Road and Lincoln Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, 11/29. Ridgewood Police, EMS and Fire Department responded to the incident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fire Department personnel attended to a moderately sized crash related fluid spill.
Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE: A report from an certified arborist has been received and reviewed by Village officials. The report indicates that the tree has a void approximately 8 feet long, extending from above ground into the tree’s underground root system. The arborist’s report recommends immediate removal of the tree citing the possibility that all of the tree, or significant portions of it, could be severely damaged and/or fall to the ground during a major storm event. Based on this report, the tree is still scheduled for removal during the first week of December.
Mike Sedon , ” This is something that nobody really wants to do, but unfortunately it has to be done for safety reasons. It’s a prominent and important tree, and I’ve been an advocate for not only planting more trees but also maintaining what we have. With more focus on maintenance of our existing trees we might find that some older, larger trees must come down, but if we continue with a robust replacement program the over all canopy will be maintained in the Village.”
Ridgewood NJ, Bone treats are real bones that have been processed, sometimes flavored, and packaged for dogs. Giving your dog a “bone treat” might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.
Many dog owners know not to toss a turkey or chicken bone to their dog; those bones are just too brittle. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the risk goes beyond that, especially when it comes to the “bone treats” you may see at the store.
What’s a Bone Treat?
FDA has received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats,” which differ from uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats. A variety of commercially-available bone treats for dogs—including treats described as “Ham Bones,” “Pork Femur Bones,” “Rib Bones,” and “Smokey Knuckle Bones”—were listed in the reports. The products may be dried through a smoking process or by baking, and may contain other ingredients such as preservatives, seasonings, and smoke flavorings.
So if you’re planning to give your dog a stocking full of bone treats this holiday season, you may want to reconsider. According to Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the FDA, “Giving your dog a bone treat might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.”
Illnesses Reported
Illnesses reported to FDA by owners and veterinarians in dogs that have eaten bone treats have included:
Gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage in the digestive tract)
Choking
Cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bleeding from the rectum, and/or
Death. Approximately fifteen dogs reportedly died after eating a bone treat.
The reports, sent in by pet owners and veterinarians, involved about 90 dogs (some reports included more than one dog). In addition, FDA received seven reports of product problems, such as moldy-appearing bones, or bone treats splintering when chewed by the pet.
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe
Here are some tips to keep your dog safe:
Chicken bones and other bones from the kitchen table can cause injury when chewed by pets, too. So be careful to keep platters out of reach when you’re cooking or the family is eating.
Be careful what you put in the trash can. Dogs are notorious for helping themselves to the turkey carcass or steak bones disposed of there.
Talk with your veterinarian about other toys or treats that are most appropriate for your dog. There are many available products made with different materials for dogs to chew on.
“We recommend supervising your dog with any chew toy or treat, especially one she hasn’t had before,” adds Stamper. “And if she ‘just isn’t acting right,’ call your veterinarian right away!”
To report a problem with a pet food or treat, please visit FDA’s Web page on “How to Report a Pet Food Complaint.”
They worked so hard to get the garage for their own selfish purposes that it seems unfathomable that we are still talking about doing it. It was a stupid, stupid idea driven by the wrong reasons. Please, NO GARAGE–just repair the surface and rework the spaces to create more (done badly from the get-go). It shouldn’t be hard or expensive. And by the way, besides the wrist-slap fine paid to the state, they ought to be made to reimburse the village for the cost of the video, paid for with property tax dollars. That was the killer part!
Ridgewood NJ, In cooperation with the Ridgewood High School Social Studies department, Ridgewood Historical Society proudly presents:
“LETTERS FROM HISTORY” Contest!
Open to all RHS students. We challenge students to write a letter inspired by local history and the current exhibit at the Schoolhouse Museum.
• Write a 1-page letter about a war or revolution from the exhibit and an artifact on display. The letter must be from the perspective of a fictional person involved in some aspect of the historic time to a relative back in Ridgewood.
Examples: a soldier in World War I writing to parents; a Civil Rights worker writing to a sibling; a soldier in Vietnam writing to a friend. It should involve emotions people would have experienced—loneliness, fear, excitement, etc.—in the context of the specific time.
The museum is open Saturdays 1pm-3pm, Sundays 2pm-4pm, and Thursdays 1pm-3pm.
When you force retirees with disposable income into “exile” for 181 days per year out of state so they are not nnj residents for tax purposes, it will lead to an exponential loss of revenue .
Yes, nnj will still hose them for property taxes on the homes they keep here. But for 6 months they will be buying goods and services from their local vendors in fla . Nnj won’t get sales taxes on those lost purchases . However the grocery stores gas stations restsaursnt won’t be getting revenue here either which is lower profits and less income taxes.
Thank the moron democraps for chasing those of us out of here who pay the bills.
People had a right to be for OR against the garage. They still do. But Aronsohn and Sonenfeld had NO RIGHT to spend public funds to promote their agenda. And let us not forget Ms. Hauck, who actually hired the video company that made the video, paid for it, and then collected reimbursement from public money. Private citizens can send out any mailings they want, such as those Herr Halaby sends from time to time, and those that politicians send, and those that restaurants flood our mailboxes with. But if private funds are used, there is no crime. Surely if you are smart enough to come up with a clever numeric moniker, then you can understand this concept.
And while we are on the subject, what about Ms. Sonenfeld’s interference with citizens who were legally seeking signatures on the referendum petitions. That was grossly inappropriate, and we have videos of her self-righteous blustering performance in Van Neste.
We are so lucky to be rid of Aronsohn, Sonenfeld, Hauck, and Pucciarelli. They were fueled by egos that would not quit, they screwed us with high density housing, Aronsohn attempted to destroy two citizens’ jobs, he edited citizens’ letters to the paper before they could be printed. Sonenfeld, Aronsohn, Hauck, and Pucciarelli berated members of the public loudly and nastily. The list goes on and on. Watch closely folks, whoever these people support in the spring will be tainted with toxins.
Ridgewood NJ, Law enforcement officials from the Village of Ridgewood will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 8, 2017 and continuing through January 1, 2018, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education.
Last year, 20% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, more than 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $37 billion annually.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season:
• Take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
• Spend the night where the activity or party is held.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.
• Always buckle-up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
• If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal is issuing a public advisory for county residents. During the past month, there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts occurring in the overnight hours throughout Bergen County. Residents are advised to be aware of subjects entering their driveways for the purpose of stealing motor vehicles. Local police departments are aware of the crime spree and are actively investigating.
During this crime spree, actors looking to steal vehicles check door handles to determine if a vehicle is unlocked. If the keys are left in the unlocked vehicle, the actor(s) simply enter the vehicle, start the vehicle, and drive away.
If the vehicle is unlocked and no keys are left in the vehicle, actor(s) remove valuable items left in the vehicle by the victim, and then target the next available home.
On two occasions, multiple vehicles have been stolen from the same home. During the last month, there have been 30 incidents in 19 Bergen County towns.
To reduce your risk of becoming a victim, residents should do the following:
1. NOT LEAVE KEYS, or REMOTE KEY FOBS in an unattended VEHICLE.
2. Lock your vehicles.
3. Do not leave any valuable items in plain view inside your vehicle.
If there are any suspicious individuals lurking around a driveway at any time during the day or night, residents should immediately contact your local police department.
Ridgewood NJ, Children from Ridgewood and Bergen County walk the red carpet at the winter-themed Little Skye Children’s Boutique fashion show on Saturday, December 2. The show starts promptly at 3 pm and features the season’s hottest children’s styles from the world’s top indie kids clothing designers. Sponsors include 21 Godwin salon in Ridgewood, West Ridgewood Dental Professionals and Little Nest Portraits in Ridgewood.
Little Skye Children’s Boutique is located at 171 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ. The boutique carries quality toys, books, baby and kids’ clothing from around the world at all price levels, ranging from established brands to smaller production lines. More information about Little Skye can be found at https://littleskyechildrensboutique.com. Or, please contact Ilene@LittleSkye.com or (201) 645-3132.
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