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MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS – SATURDAY, JUNE 4 – 9AM TO NOON
June 4,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood
Ridgewood Nj, this may be your last chance to say your goodbyes . Mayor Paul Aronsohn will hold his monthly office hours in the Village Hall Court Room, Saturday, June 4 from 9am to Noon. All residents are invited to meet with the mayor. Residents are encouraged to make an appointment through the Clerk’s Office (201/670-5500 x205) or to stop by during the hours of 9am to Noon.
…”The Fly” has confirmed that The Mayor, on a previous occasion, prior to starting a closed session, went from being pleasant and in an instant starting screaming and calling another Councilperson a “f’n piece of “sh..t” This was witnessed by the Clerk The Mayor and the Village Attorney. July 1st can’t come soon enough!!!
file photo by Boyd Loving
By Max Pizarro | 01/15/16 8:09am
Peter Murphy, left, with state Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40).
The departure come the end of 2017 from the state senate of Kevin O’Toole sets up a possible (make that probable) coming battle royale for his 4.
Names that must be considered as O’Toole’s successors include Assemblyman Scott Rumana, Assemblyman Dave Russo, Passaic County Clerk Kristin Corrado, and Wyckoff Mayor Kevin Rooney, among others.
Those are the Republicans, who have the edge in a district heavy with Passaic (pop. 104,000 in the 40th) that also contains a portion of Bergen (pop. 79,000) and towns in Morris (19,000) and Essex (12,400).
It’s a tribute to his force of personality and political gamesmanship that O’Toole made 40 his domain, by the way, despite residing in its otherwise politically irrelevant Essex sliver.
Wayne by rights offers the most (on paper) power base.
Among Democrats, names include Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Woodland Park Mayor Keith Kazmark. If Aronsohn and Kazmark both ran, political junkies would be treated to a Passaic v. Bergen bloodbath.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, , the Glen Rock Patch is reporting this morning that Mayor Paul Aronsohn said that he “may explore the possibility” of running to fill Kevin O’Toole’s state senate seat next year. (https://patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/ridgewood-aronsohn-may-explore-running-senate-seat-next-year ) . This has been a long standing rumor and has been previously reported on the Ridgewood blog . State Senator Kevin O’Toole and the Mayor have been reported friends you some time. While the mayor praised O’Toole , O’Toole had made it clear that he was no friend of the Ridgewood blog .
The announcement in the Patch coincides with the Mayor Aronsohn’s announcement that he would not see reelection in Ridgewood and confirms most residents deepest suspicions about the rush to over develop the Central Business District . The Mayor clearly seeks to leave a legacy , change the demographics and pull in campaign donations from developers . For many this is also proof positive that for Paul Aronsohn , Ridgewood was just a starting point to rejuvenate his sagging political career and gives credence to the true motivations for rushing the massive over development that often seem contrary to residents wishes .
April 12, 2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today announced that the Department of Human Services Division on Disability Services will hold an Access for All Community Forum on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Ridgewood Village Hall 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ.
This summit is for municipal Access for All Committees in the County of Bergen to come together and discuss local issues, challenges and new initiatives that other towns can emulate. Public officials, safety personnel & volunteers, as well as concerned residents, are invited to attend. Topics will include programs, resources for municipalities, grant opportunities, housing, emergency services, and problem solving.
Moderators include: Freeholder Chairwoman Dr. Joan M. Voss; Freeholders Tracy Silna Zur and Maura DeNicola; Jim Thebery, M.A., CSW, Director Div. on Disability Services; and Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn.
Please join us………..this will be a unique opportunity to hear from all the Access for All Committees to share ideas, learn from others and find out new and creative ways to interact and work together on projects. This is a wonderful event, not to be missed.
