Too much regulation steals our freedoms in Ridgewood.
The cost of maintaining this over regulation is boundless.example
Overnight parking limitations call in requirement is another freedom taken away
from homeowners of small houses.Kids have cars now to get to colleges and jobs.a simple VOR car rear window sticker would solve the concerns of police on identifying any loiterers or stalkers late at nights.
Meantime the large houses on the heights have endless driveways.
vote no
There has to be a point where homeowners taxpayers say enough is enough,12 13000 dollars a year taxes for a postage stamp house in the average ridgewood home district like Somerville or BF DISTRICTS is too much already ..111 per year will be 10000 dollars more in Ten years.
Is not 102 million a year plus taxes for schools and pensions enough..have you no ends to the reaching into my bank accounts ..red flag ..enough is enough,Private options are available for those who look for me and you to pay for
an additional three to four hours of K afternoon class and lunch time,While parents are at yoga or starbucks with errands or at Daddy or Mommy time .
photo by ArtChick
Two Like Villages With A Lot To Like
A friendly village with coffee and ice cream hangouts, a bustling downtown with great restaurants that is a cycling and a tourist destination. Sounds like Nyack — but that description also fits Ridgewood, NJ, too. Nyack native and recent NHS graduate Peter Henry offers this ‘compare & contrast’ of these two suburban NYC villages.
by Peter Henry
Nyack is special. Or, at least, so I think. I’ve grown up in Nyack, and ever since I can remember – perhaps because of some combination of the village’s diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its vibrant arts scene – Nyack has felt sui generis. Recently, though, I’ve been wondering whether Nyack is one of a kind, or if, perhaps, there are other towns and villages, far or near, that offer a similar package, and to which residents have similar feelings. So, I went to Ridgewood, a quaint, charming village in Bergen County, New Jersey.
I was first introduced to Ridgewood three years ago by Kelly, a friend who lives there. Recently, she took me around again.
https://www.nyacknewsandviews.com/2016/07/not-nyack-like-nyack-ridgewood-nj/
Ridgewood NJ , Amanda Literati, a 12th grader at Ridgewood High School, is organizing a Community Services Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 3 from 3 to 8 pm at the Upper Ridgewood Community Church (35 Fairmount Rd., Ridgewood, NJ) Walk-ins are welcome but you can email Amanda at [email protected] to set up a specific appointment time or ask a question. Please share this with all your neighbors . Amanda hopes to get at least 25 donors! All donors get a Dunkin Donuts Gift Card as a Thank You.
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MLS # 1630325 349 Marshall St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, C/C Wendy Dessanti, Broker Associate Weichert Realtors, Tenafly
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MLS # 1625319 657 Arcadia Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Jennifer M. Parsekian, Broker Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1631360 246 Steilen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Pam Christian, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1627914 828 Arrow Ln, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Mary Beth O’Hara, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1631332 215 Fairfield Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1631121 359 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Jennifer McSherry, Sales Associate Marron Gildea Realty, Inc. Ridgewood
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MLS # 1628041 135 Woodside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, Col Erin Pruitt, Sales Associate Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1630138 143 Kenilworth Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Angele Ekert, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1628376 169 Melrose Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, S/L Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1630446 329 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Marilyn Nuber, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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SEEKING RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS AND OTHER PERSONS TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 31,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the Financial Advisory Committee and the Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC).
The Financial Advisory Committee assists in the review and understanding of the financial considerations necessary to the operation of the Village and the Village’s preparation of the Annual and Capital Budgets; provides review, advice and recommendations to the Village Council on Village financial and budgetary matters; and prepares an annual report for the Village Council to assist the Councilmembers in their budget preparation. Members will preferably have strong finance, accounting, government and/or business backgrounds.
The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) will work with the Village Council, business owners and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to improve the viability of the CBD, including traffic flow and patterns, parking, pedestrian safety and the balance of commercial uses; while maintaining and refining the historic and aesthetic elements to create a more desirable, vibrant and memorable destination for all visitors. The CBDAC is made up of one representative from the Chamber of Commerce; one representative from the Ridgewood Guild; five Ridgewood residents (one of whom shall be a member of the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee); and three business owners, one of whom is a property owner in the CBD.
All interested residents and others wishing to serve on these committees should send the following:
to: Heather Mailander, Village Clerk
Village of Ridgewood
131 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Deadline for submissions is August 5, 2016.
July 31,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education Answers Questions on Full-Day Kindergarten Program. Full-Day Kindergarten will run 8:30am -3pm, the average tax increase is $111 per home and there will be 22 students per class.
FAQ: Shifting to a Full-Day Kindergarten Program in Ridgewood
file photo by Boyd Loving FLOOD WATCH: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY 456 AM EDT SUN JUL 31 2016 ...HEAVY RAIN COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING TODAY... NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-WESTERN PASSAIC- EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN- WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE- PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER- NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)- KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHERN QUEENS-NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS- SOUTHERN NASSAU- 456 AM EDT SUN JUL 31 2016 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT... NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...NORTHERN FAIRFIELD AND SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD. IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...EASTERN BERGEN...EASTERN ESSEX...EASTERN PASSAIC...EASTERN UNION... HUDSON...WESTERN BERGEN...WESTERN ESSEX...WESTERN PASSAIC AND WESTERN UNION. IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...BRONX...KINGS (BROOKLYN)...NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)...NORTHERN NASSAU...NORTHERN QUEENS...NORTHERN WESTCHESTER...ORANGE...PUTNAM...RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)...ROCKLAND...SOUTHERN NASSAU...SOUTHERN QUEENS AND SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER. * THROUGH THIS EVENING * THE LOCAL AREA WILL LIE JUST NORTH OF A WARM FRONT TODAY IN A MOISTURE LADEN AIRMASS. SHOWERS DEVELOPING OVER THE AREA THIS MORNING COULD PRODUCE HEAVY RAIN AT TIMES WITH SOME EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS. HOWEVER...INCREASING INSTABILITY IN COMBINATION WITH COPIOUS MOISTURE AND A BOUNDARY NEARBY THIS AFTERNOON HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP AND TRACK OVER THE SAME AREA WHICH COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
July 30,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ , before you plant better get the facts Ridgewood has some strict controls over planting trees and shrubs near sidewalks and roadways, especially at intersections .
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Pursuant to the authority contained in N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.26 et seq., the owner or tenant of any land or premises within the Village, wherever necessary and expedient for the preservation of the public safety, shall keep all brush, hedges and other plant life growing within 10 feet of any roadway and within 25 feet of the intersection of two roadways cut to a height of not more than 2 1/2 feet, within 10 days after written notice sent to the last known post office address of such owner or tenant, by registered mail, to cut the same.
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The aforesaid notice shall be sent by the Director of Department of Building and Inspections, his agent or deputy and shall require the cutting of all such brush, hedges or other plant life and shall set forth the reasons therefor and provide an opportunity to such owner or tenant, within five days of the receipt of such notice, to show cause before the officer sending such notice why the demands therein should not be complied with.
§ 260-2Failure to comply with notice.
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In case any owner or tenant fails or neglects to show cause why such cutting should not be done after proper notice as hereinabove set forth or cut the same within 10 days as therein provided, the Director of the Department of Building and Inspections, his agent or deputy may, on behalf of the Village, cause such brush, hedges and other plant life to be cut.
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In every case in which, by force of § 260-1 and this section, the cutting of the foregoing by reason of the refusal or neglect of the tenant or owner to cut the same is done under the direction of the Director of the Department of Building and Inspections, his agent or deputy, the cost thereof shall be certified to the Village Council, which Council shall examine the certificate of cost and, if found correct, shall cause the same, as shown thereon, to be charged against said lands or, in the event that such cost is excessive, shall cause the reasonable cost thereof to be charged against such lands, and the amount so charged shall forthwith become a lien upon such lands and shall be added to and become and form part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands, the same to bear interest at the same rate as other taxes and to be collected and enforced by the same officers and in the same manner as taxes.
2016 PAVING LIST
Village Of Ridgewood 2016 Paving List
1 Alpine W. Glen Phelps
1 Bogert #3 Meadowbrook E. Glen
1 Brookside #2 Spring E.R.A.
1 Elaine Van Emburgh Dead End
1 Foster Watlington Prospect
1 Gardner Mountain Lincoln
1 Grandview #1 Highland McKinley
1 Grandview #2 McKinley West End
1 Heights #5 W. Glen California
1 Highwood N. Broad High-Town Line
1 Hillcrest #5 Morningside N. Monroe
1 Hope #2 Spring E. Ridgewood
1 Kenilworth #1 Grove Laurel
1 Kenilworth #2 Laurel Spring
1 Kenilworth #3 Spring E.R.A.
1 Lawrence Heights Dead End
1 Linwood #1 Oak N. Maple
1 Manor Knollwood Lincoln
1 Morningside #2 N. Monroe Avondale
1 Morningside #3 Avondale Hillcrest
1 Morningside #4 Hillcrest Glenview
1 Old Stone N. Monroe End
1 Park Slope Madison Monte Vista
1 Richards #1 Norman Parsons
1 S. Monroe Godwin W. Ridgewood
1 Smith Townline N. Monroe
1 Sterling E. Glen Kensington
1 Terhune W. Saddle River East End
1 Theyken Van Emburgh Court
1 Van Dyke Midland Park Line Farview
1 Waiku #2 N. Monroe Wastena
1 Wellington N. Monroe Shelbourne
1 Wickham Arrow Westbrook
1 Wood Hollow Eastgate Rd Court
July 29,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, On Thursday Congressman Scott Garrett presenting our new Chief of Police with a special recognition.
Congressman Scott Garrett showed up in Ridgewood to offer Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke a special recognition award .
Click HERE to view the corrected 2016 Consumer Confidence Report.
July 28,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, You should have received the 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report that was mailed to you on June 30, 2016 (ClickHERE to view). We hope you have had an opportunity to read the report and learn about the water quality parameters that we monitor and the contaminants we test for.
Ridgewood Water is a complex water supply system and our Annual Report is similarly complex. This year’s report may be even more challenging to understand because the pages appear in a different order than was intended. Please be assured that all of the information has been included and nothing was omitted.
There are two corrections to the report, however, that you should know about. On the first page of the Report, under “BACKGROUND INFORMATION,” the following sentences appear, “In 2015, Ridgewood Water exceeded the 15 ppb Action Level for Lead of which you were previously notified. We are still working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to correct this Issue.” The year referred to is incorrect. The lead exceedance occurred in 2012. The treatment plan proposed by Ridgewood Water to correct this issue was approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and has been fully implemented.
In the section labelled “Unregulated Contaminants for Which EPA Requires Monitoring” the level detected for Perflourooctanic acid – PFOA and Perflourooctane sulfonic acid – PFOS are reversed. The PFOA Range should be ND-0.04 and the PFOS Range should be ND-0.06.
To help consumers better understand the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report and to provide a special opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification, Ridgewood Water is sponsoring a daytime forum on July 27 at 9:00am in the Courtroom of Village Hall and an evening forum on August 2 at 7:00pm in the Youth Center of Village Hall. Consumers from all of the municipalities served by Ridgewood Water are invited to attend either forum. Space is limited, so please register by contacting Donna Omelianuk, Ridgewood Water, at 201-670-5500 x271 or by email at [email protected]. Recordings of the forums will be made available online for those unable to attend.
July 29,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, BOE Members Jeannette Wilson and James Morgan will be running uncontested for Ridgewood School Board Seats. Two incumbents are seeking reelection to the Ridgewood Board of Education.
Despite efforts by the REA to run union members and pro union people for Ridgewood BOE seats no one stepped up.
Click here to read an updated statement on REA – BOE contract negotiations, issued by the Ridgewood Board of Education on July 22, 2016.
The two incumbents, Jeannette Wilson and James Morgan were the only two candidates to file petitions to run this year. Monday July 25th at 4 p.m. was the deadline to file petitions for the school board to be on the Nov. 8 ballot.
The November 8th election ballot will include a question for residents about implementing full-day Kindergarten in Ridgewood. To learn more about full-day Kindergarten, please click here for a FAQ sheet.
Update on PSEG Gas Work
July 28,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, Starting Wednesday, July 27, 2016 PSEG will be working on W. Glen Ave. with the large detour in place until Friday, July 29th. Then on either Friday or Monday they will move to E. Glen Ave. working between Maple Ave. and Fairfield Rd. for about 2 weeks. They will start at Fairfield and work backwards.
PSEG will stop short of the firehouse driveway and try to get the work in front of the firehouse/Water/ Recycling yard all done on one day. Please know that during that day there will be very limited and sometimes no access to those driveways.
After they complete the gas work on E. Glen Ave., they will return to the work on W. Glen and that includes starting off with the large detour for about 5-7 work days. And will continue west until they reach Monroe St.
To clarify, while working on E. Glen Ave., W. Glen Ave. will be completely open.
Your pension and health benefits are better than the private sector. That’s always been the trade-off. Teachers make less than comparable professionals in the private sector, but get an incredible retirement deal. Now your union and the NJEA are telling you that you deserve equivalent wages, too? You are getting the wrong advice. Prorate your salary for 187 days a year, add in all of your excessive benefits, and remember there are 1,100 applicants to replace you if you decide there’s a better deal elsewhere. Stop holding us hostage.
