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>“I think we get hung up on the words ‘fast food,'” said Mayor Keith Killion.

Ridgewood Planning Board continues debate on village fast food ordinance
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011  
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood Planning Board went back for seconds on the issue of amending the village’s fast food ordinance at Tuesday’s public meeting.

Planners addressed the importance of moving beyond the negative stigma the ordinance’s name carries.

“I think we get hung up on the words ‘fast food,'” said Mayor Keith Killion.

The idea of amending the existing fast food ordinance, which currently prohibits fast food entirely in the downtown area’s B-1 zone and permits it with conditions in the B-2 zone, was revived at a board meeting in August by Village Planner Blais Brancheau with the intent that applicants currently prohibited under existing ordinance could potentially fill some of the vacant storefronts in Ridgewood’s Central Business District (CBD).

https://www.northjersey.com/news/130350513_Ridgewood_Planning_Board_continues_debate_on_village_fast_food_ordinance.html

>“It’s the economy again, stupid”: New Jersey Legislature turns focus on new job-related bills

>48% See No Further Need for Labor Unions, 30% Disagree
Friday, September 16, 2011

Half of American Adults (48%) think labor unions have outlasted their usefulness, but there’s a sharp difference of opinion between Republicans and Democrats on the question.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 30% disagree and say that unions have not outlived their role. Twenty-one percent (21%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

These findings are consistent with attitudes found two years ago.  At that time, 45% said labor unions actually make America weaker, while 26% believed they make the country stronger and 13% said they have no impact.

Yet while 68% of Republicans and 54% of adults not affiliated with either of the major political parties believe unions have outlived their usefulness, 52% of Democrats still see a need for them.

Among working Americans who do not belong to a union, just 13% would like to join a labor union where they work. That’s up slightly from nine percent in March 2009.  Seventy-eight percent (78%) would not like to join a union.

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/september_2011/48_see_no_further_need_for_labor_unions_30_disagree

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34th Fabulous Fall Festival to Take Place October 1, 2011

Come out and support a Ridgewood tradition. The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood (aka “The Co-op) is having its 34th Fabulous Fall Festival on October 1st (rain date October 8th) at Graydon Pool in Ridgewood.  This event is the school’s biggest fundraiser. It promises to have something for everyone.  There will be games, pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting and crafts for the kids including sand art and pumpkin painting. There will be musical acts all day including a local band, some of whose members are co-op alumni.  There will be over 50 vendors selling jewelry, toys, handmade items and holiday gifts.  Food will be on hand and there will also be a bake sale. Come join us for a great day with family and friends.

For more information on the event, please call or email the school at (201) 447-6232 or [email protected].