Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Lt. Brian Pullman and Ptl. Kyle Scarpa were approached while on patrol and notified of two male parties soliciting money for candy in the area of North Walnut Street on January 28. The parties were then located and found to be soliciting without a permit. Both parties were identified and found to have active warrants for arrest out of Jersey City, N.J. Both parties were arrested at the scene and transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters. Both arrestees were issued summons for Village of Ridgewood ordinance violations and Jersey City P.D. responded and took custody of the arrestees.
Ridgewood NJ, Gigantic garage sale starts today! Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 W. Ridgewood Ave. Fri and Sat 9 – 3, Sun 9 – 12. A variety of all kinds of stuff, too much to mention, so come check it out. We have a cafe selling bagels, coffee, donuts, homemade soups, sandwiches and treats, too!
Most items ever! Absolutely beautiful men’s clothing to name a few! All money made will be used to maintain The Woman’s Club Building which is a Ridgewood treasure! Please share with your friends!
The war rages on in North Jersey against short-term rentals made possible through companies such as Airbnb.
Pavel Losevsky
Residents using these services can link with folks looking for a place to stay for a night or two, or a week. And their home, or a room, essentially becomes a temporary hotel.
Due to their proximity to New York City, many residents of North Jersey counties are bringing in big bucks through the rental market. But one by one, municipalities are saying the practice has to go.
In the middle of January, Ridgewood became the latest in a growing list of Bergen County towns to ban rentals of 30 days or less.
“Upwards of $1,000 is the fine for violation of that ordinance,” said Mayor Susan Knudsen.
According to Knudsen, town officials received a number of complaints from concerned residents, disturbed by increased traffic volume and different faces and vehicles entering and leaving driveways on a weekly basis.
“We have small residential neighborhoods that were never intended to be bed and breakfasts or homes that were seconding as an inn,” she said.
Ridgewood may revisit short-term rentals in the future, Knudsen said, if proper regulations are in place.
Ridgewood NJ, According to the Ridgewood police on January 27, patrol units responded to the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Prospect Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident involving two pedestrians. Upon patrol’s arrival at the scene, two pedestrians had been struck while attempting to cross Prospect Street along the south curb of East Ridgewood Avenue. The pedestrians were struck by a silver colored Acura driven by 56-year-old female from Ramsey, N.J. Pedestrian #1, 55-year-old female was treated at the scene and refused further medical attention. Pedestrian #2, a 63-year-old male reported he did not sustain any injures from the collision and refused medical treatment. The driver of the motor vehicle was issued a summons for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police a Waldwick, N.J. resident reported he was admitted and treated at the Valley Hospital emergency room on January 27 where he became the victim of theft. The victim reported while being treated he was asked to remove an 18 karat gold bracelet from his wrist and he complied. The victim reported upon being discharged the bracelet, valued at $1500, was never returned to him.
Agreed on the criteria listed for governance of the FAC, but the post above seems to be a deliberate attempt to mislead people. The FAC is NOT a financial decision body and does not make binding decisions. Their sole purpose is to offer independent, expert advice to the Council members on financial matters including budgeting, municipal tax policy, contract negotiations, and long-term financial planning for capital improvements to the Village. Ridgewood has many talented residents with financial, tax, contract law and budgeting experience. These people are tax paying residents just like all of us and are willing to volunteer their time to give their advice on how the Council can make better financial decisions on behalf of all taxpayers. Why wouldn’t Council members want this?
The sharing economy is here to stay no matter what anyone says. Our kids will take self-drive uber cars to work and play, and stay at Air BnB shared accommodations on business trips and holidays. The fact that Ridgewood isn’t a destination probably means it never takes off here anyway, but luddites rule in NJ and Ridgewood. Tesla’s online sales model was banned because it messes with car dealers, uber is a threat to cabbies, and Air BnB threatens hotels. Why aren’t we asking what is wrong with the conventional wisdom on these issues instead of the immediate reaction to block change?
I agree with the contributors that said Valley was a great source of UNPAID work for the local fire and police. They were constantly being called to Valley for false fire alarms (did they ever get charged after two as a Village resident would be?) And the police and firetrucks suddenly pulling out in order to rush to Valley were in a much greater number at a time than the ambulances. Also, the police and fire had to close and guard the Graydon back parking lot every time an emergency (usually heart) patient was helicoptered in. Valley took all of this for free and made no payments in lieu of taxes. I am sure that Valley contributed in some ways to the community (supporting baseball and other teams for example) but not as much as they cost the town. It’s only in the past few years that we have not collected their garbage and recyclables for free as well. And I’ve certainly seen the town trucks clearing their parking lot and roadways before turning to do the town itself. And they are not far away when they move, as well as maintaining a full (probably no in lieu of taxes with it either) facility at their original spot.
Paid $750 last year for a resident parking pass. Always found a parking spot at the either the Train Station, Chestnut or Hudson lots. Bought a $1000 RPP this year to have the same available lot options. Have yet been able to find spots in any of those lots since many of the spaces are now for shoppers. I am relegated to parking at the municipal lot on Walnut which is the furthest from the station. The plan to convert spaces from commuter to shopper spots was never brought up when I wrote my check in December. If this is the strategy going forward I guess we will have to vote in favor of a parking garage.
Ridgewood NJ, Better sex through music? Absolutely. The right soundtrack can make or break the mood, enhance a sense of intimacy, and fine tune you to the rhythms of your lover. Or if you’re currently solo, either by choice or by circumstance, sensual music can help draw you inward where you can experience ecstasy simply by swaying your hips to the beat.
The art of crafting a sexy playlist is as much about the order of songs as it is what songs to play. Consider the arc of love making: a slow opening, an intensely erotic build up, multiple peaks, a deeply fulfilling orgasm followed by cuddling and ultimately rest.
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Music is sometimes referred to as the Universal Language. Often times in relationships people are trying to find ways to communicate deeper parts of themselves, be vulnerable and demonstrate authentic affection. Music remind us that we are all connected because the very mechanics of sound work on the principle of sympathetic resonance, a principle that causes similar and connected objects to vibrate at the same frequency which translates to “I feel what you feel” in human terms.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tickets to the JAMBOREE “WORLD TOUR” show FEBRUARY 8, 9, 10 and 11th are now on sale !!! Come join in the fun as we transport you from the comfort of your seats here in town to far of places such as France, India, Argentina and Japan before bring you back home for a road trip across America. CA, Vagas, New Orleans and Chicargo to name a few. Enjoy the splender, the sights and the sounds knowing that the money raised will go towards need-based scholarship funds for college bound Ridgewood High School seniors.
Be part of this 71 year old Ridgewood tradition.
Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Mike’s, is coming to Ridgewood with a scheduled opening for February 8,2017
at 305 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Jersey Mike’s is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,000 locations open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support.
Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with over 60 years ago. The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com.
Ridgewood NJ, Registration for incoming Kindergarten and First Grade students will be held in individual Ridgewood elementary schools on Tuesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. All information and printable forms may be found on the website under Registration. Click here to go directly to that page.
Click here for a letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein regarding Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year.
HESAA Loan Program revises its rules to benefit grieving families.
February 1,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
UPPER MONTCLAIR NJ , A student loan program that had placed parents of deceased students in an unthinkable situation has now been changed. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) program previously required parents of a deceased child to continue to pay their NJ CLASS / HESAA loans as a co-signer. However, New Jersey legislators have recently amended the program’s terms and conditions.
John Crosby, CFP®, ChFC, CAS, CLTC, CRPC®, and Advocacy Chairperson for FPANJ, was thrilled at the change in the loan program.
“This change came a result of all the advocates fighting for the same Terms and Conditions available for Federal Student loans in the event of death or disability of the borrower or co-borrower. We are grateful for everyone who testified on behalf of families who were devastated by the impacts of the HESAA rules.”
An article in the New York Times that detailed one family’s nightmare in dealing with their son’s death and his student loans through HESAA finally spurred discussion among New Jersey State Senators. In August 2016, Crosby had spoken to several of the legislators and those that officially testified to explain the process of borrowing, the liabilities of the co-signer vs. co-borrower and their un-forgivable legal obligations. Some had called the program “predatory” and “loansharking,” and testimony led to a unanimous vote by the Higher Education Committee to approve S-743, requiring HESAA to forgive the student loan of someone who dies before completely repaying it.
Crosby has counseled clients in similarly tough situations with HESAA. The program also had been characterized with extraordinarily stringent rules that can easily led to financial hardship. Loan repayments could not be adjusted based on income, and few breaks are given for unemployment or other hardship.
“This is truly the power of advocacy for the greater good,” Crosby said. “FPANJ continues to act as a resource in educating legislators on topics like these. Now we are just happy that parents in this situation can start to move forward in healing.”
2. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
5. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
6. Discussion
Ridgewood Water
Award Professional Services Contract – USEPA Compliance Services for Evaluation of Groundwater Wells
Item Moved to 6.c.5.
Authorize Change Order – Installation of Backup Power at Critical Facilities
Award of Contract – Furnish and Delivering Sodium Hypochlorite – Second Year
Award of Contract – Servicing and Repair of Potable Water Pumping Facilities – Second Yearb. Parking
Central Business District Non-residential Parkingc. Budget
Deferred School Tax for 2017
Appropriation Reserve Transfer Resolution
Sewer Fees for Significant Dischargers – Wastewater Collection System
Sustainable Jersey PSE&G Grant
Award Professional Services Contract – Review of HVAC System Operation at Village Hall
Award of Contract – Maintenance of Irrigation Systems – Water Fountains
Graydon Pool – Fees and Improvementsd. Policy
New Recycling Regulations
Establishment of an International Club
7. Review of February 8, 2017 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
8. Manager’s Report
8. Council Reports
9. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
10. Resolution to go into Closed Session
11. Closed Session
A. Legal – RCRD, Valley Hospital, Affordable Housing Litigation
