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One Village One Vote Question to Eliminate the $115 Million School Budget Vote Will be on the November 3rd ballot

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Ridgewood NJ, a reader summed it up best,” Moving the school board election to November would not alter the public’s ability to vote for the best board candidates, which would happen whenever the election was held. It would in fact improve nothing and serve only to remove residents’ ability to approve or disapprove of the proposed budget. Our school budgets have become bizarrely bloated and represent moneys that are not appropriate for the size of the town. We deserve the right to vote for or against them.”

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The Best-laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry…the Hudson Parking Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, since 1927 Village moms and  dads have complained about inadequate parking in Ridgewood’s  central business district . In the late 1960’s parking meters were added to the CBD to pay for a future parking garage , the chance was misplaced . Plans were drawn up over and over  and finally after much debate in early September of 2019 the Village Council pushed forward with the Hudson Garage . Progress came quickly ,but in March of 2019 COVID19  struck , wiping out the demand for commuter spaces  . then restaurants were shut down leaving the Village with a great white parking garage elephant . While things have started to return to some semblance of normal with outdoor dinning ,now partial indoor dinning .  Al Gore’s internet continues to steal retail sales ,restaurants are struggling to survive  and commuters may never return .  At lest the massive high density housing projects will now have access to more parking .

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Hudson Parking Garage One Step Closer

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday 9/3/2020: “C” Shift practicing Standpipe Operations at the new Village Parking Garage. Fire hydrants work by tapping into a pressurized system.  In addition, a fixture called a standpipe facilitates firefighting within buildings and works like an overhead sprinkler system.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 8:00 P.M.

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Village of Ridgewood Regular Public Meeting

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
8:00 P.M.

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Reader asks ,”Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood”

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“liberation
[ˌlibəˈrāSH(ə)n]
NOUN
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Are there imprisoned, enslaved or oppressed people in Ridgewood at the present time? It would help those belonging to the Ridgewood For Black Liberation movement to figure out just why it is they are disrupting the peace in the Village of Ridgewood before the local citizens decide they, too, have rights. Among these are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” which doesn’t include continual disruption of daily life by people obsessed with being in the spotlight.”

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FEDS to hold Local Politicians Accountable for Refusing to Protect their Communities

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Washington DC, President Trump signed a memorandum yesterday to hold local politicians accountable for refusing to protect their communities from ongoing riots, lootings, and mass property destruction.

Per the memo, Federal agencies will identify what funds are provided to Seattle, Portland, New York City, and other jurisdictions that have allowed violence, lawlessness, and property damage to persist. Agencies will also determine what authorities are available to withhold these funds if and when necessary.

Where permissible, the Administration will restrict eligibility for certain Federal grants until these jurisdictions take the necessary steps to protect their residents.

 

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Village of Ridgewood Offices Labor Day Holiday Closure – September 7th

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Ridgewood NJ, All Village Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on  September 7, 2020.  The Recycling Center will also be closed on Monday, September 7th..

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Tree Issues Continue to Plague the Village

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Ridgewood NJ, readers are reporting a dangerous situation developing in Van Neste Memorial Park in the central business district in Ridgewood . A tree is in a serious need of attention and creating a dangerous condition by snapping at base where it is rotten.

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Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 183, which establishes rules for the resumption of indoor dining on Friday, September 4 at 6:00 a.m., provided businesses comply with the health and safety standards issued by the Department of Health. The Governor’s Executive Order also contains requirements for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses, where the number of patrons for a performance will be limited to 25 percent capacity, up to a maximum of 150 people.  The Governor’s Order also increases the limits for indoor gatherings that are religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals, or memorial services to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 150 people, an increase from the current limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 100 people. Other indoor gatherings, including house parties, remain at the limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 25 people.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Criminalizing Race Based False 9-1-1 Calls

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1906), which would amend current law to include false incrimination and filing a false police report as a form of bias intimidation. The bill also establishes crime of false 9-1-1 call with purpose to intimidate or harass based on race or other protected class.

See Ridgewood BLM Brings out the “Karens” https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-blm-brings-out-the-karens/

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At 25% Capacity Restaurants still Can’t Make a Profit

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Trenton NJ, Small Restaurants in New Jersey learned this morning from Governor Phil Murphy’s tweet that they will be allowed to open on Friday at 25% capacity for indoor dining. NFIB, which represents thousands of small businesses in the state, many of them restaurants, is pleased there is some movement on this issue but hopes if safe, there will be a quick expansion of the capacity limits. The following comments are from NFIB’s State Director in New Jersey, Eileen Kean:

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Reader says , “They should also Bill the organizers of RIDGEWOOD BLM PROTESTS”

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“They should also Bill the organizers of RIDGEWOOD BLM PROTESTS other than the June events.
Especially when the cops blocked off the streets for them to march.”

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Reader says back to the , “broken window strategy”

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“As much as I detest these nihilists, Marxists, agitators (call them anything but protesters) I don’t think billing organizers for police overtime is a viable solution. I also don’t want these people destroying parks. The solution is what’s called the broken window strategy. Get to the rally early and start making arrests for any real offense, however petty. This prevents any real unrest. This is the strategy that helped turn NYC around in the 1990s. It’s common sense and it works and Ridgewood should use it. And everyone should take note of the similarities between Ridgewood and Kenosha. Both in Democrat run states, both about 50 miles from a very large city and very similar demographics.”

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NJSIAA Revises Guidelines on Spectators Attending Games

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Ridgewood NJ, As it continues addressing challenges unique to the coronavirus pandemic, the NJSIAA today released updated guidelines related to transfers and spectators attending games.

Regarding transfers, while NJSIAA will continue to prohibit students from transferring for athletic advantage, it has modified what it identifies as “athletic advantage.” For the 2020-21 school year, a transfer for athletic advantage will not include a transfer made because the student’s school cancels or postpones an athletic program due to the pandemic. However any student who transfers after September 1, regardless of the reason, will be required to sit for half of the fall season, or 30 days, whichever is shorter. Fuller details on this revision and others related to transfers are available online, HERE .

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Teacher says, “Don’t diminish teachers, they are the ones who are with your kids all day”

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“As a teacher this is so discouraging to read. If you feel your tax money is going all to the school and the teachers are “ineffective” move elsewhere. My districts teachers have zero say in the decisions happening. It is sad you place blame on teachers being lazy when several go above and beyond to help children succeed and please parents. Remote learning in the spring was far from a vacation for me, it was difficult but I would rather do that than potentially get sick or infect a family member. Don’t diminish teachers, they are the ones who are with your kids all day.”