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Reader calls even the thought of not Opening Graydon Pool , “abject laziness”

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“No resident uses all of the features of this town. Some residents don’t even use the school system. Some use the parks, some don’t. Some play tennis, some don’t. Some use the communal garden, some don’t. Some go to concerts at the band shell, some don’t. For those who enjoy using Graydon, it’s a wonderful thing that the VC went ahead and opened it up this year. It’s kind of shocking to me that there was even a dispute about it. Nancy Bigos and Heather Mayländer pushed back so hard against this that it was shocking. Spoke to me of complete abject laziness on their part.”

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Reader Warns ,”This movement needs to be actively discussed at the village hall and with BOE, officially”

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“This movement needs to be actively discussed at the village hall and with BOE, officially. We can’t pretend that the woke religion isn’t a serious issue. It is very serious, ask residents in burned down, boarded up neighborhoods across the country.

While I respect individual parents’ decision to raise their kids in their own way, the village must vocally and unequivocally reflect values that vast majority of residents espouse. And I have no doubt that includes respect for the flag, freedom of speech and critical thinking.

All it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing.”

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Reader claims Ridgewood JOLT Organized the Protests

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“The event was organized by Join Organize Lead Teach (JOLT), a Ridgewood-based nonprofit that was created after the Women’s March last year.

“This is a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions,” Cathy Brienza, JOLT’s founder and president said ”

From their Facebook page :

If you’re looking for another way to show your support – lawn signs and merch available for purchase:

 

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Lucky Brand Dungarees Runs Out of Luck

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Ridgewood NJ, The coronavirus pandemic has led another retailer to filing for bankruptcy. Lucky Brand Dungarees LLC, which has about 200 Lucky Brand stores in North America and sells its products in department stores, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday with plans to sell the equity-backed business to the SPARC Group, operator of Aéropostale and Nautica.

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Village Hall is Now Open to the Public

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Ridgewood NJ, All Village buildings will open to the public (with the exception of the Library) on July 6, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we respectfully request that you only enter Village buildings for official Village business. Loitering is prohibited in all Village buildings.  Masks are required in all Village buildings. If you do not wear a mask, you will be asked to wait outside while someone from the department that you are there to see meets you outside the Village building to assist you

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UPDATE: GRAYDON POOL 2020 SEASON !

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Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will be open June 29 through Labor Day, September 7, 2020, Plenty of parking ,no sharks and no traffic . Come and enjoy Graydon Pool for another wonderful summer season.  Seasonal memberships are available for sale on Community Pass.  The Water’s Edge Café at the pool will also be open this summer.

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“We demand RIDGEWOOD DIVEST FROM THE POLICE AND INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY. ” ….. Nay

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“I’ve read the article twice now and don’t detect any racism. Thoughtful and provocative, yes, which seems to be the problem for “progressives” and those who think they are, like some commentators here.

It’s great that young people are out protesting and showing solidarity with another group of people but I wonder how well informed they truly are and whether they and their parents (and some commentators here) are able to separate the basic, laudable idea that Black Lives Matter and the BLM organization/leadership, which has a distinctly socialist/radical streak which is much less acceptable to informed, mature adults. I suspect not.

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Reader says ,”Ridgewood kids should study math and English instead of protesting”

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“I’ve seen comments on this board justifying recent BLM protests by Ridgewood’s younger people. The argument goes something like this: let them protest, at least they are standing up for something.

That would be an ok argument if the movement they are claiming to be a part of didn’t result in country-wide mayhem, burning of the flag, deaths of many innocents and billions in property damage.

But since these unfortunate things have happened, I don’t see how it’s ok to come out in Ridgewood and stand up “for something.” Something ain’t good enough. BLM ringleaders know what the purpose is. Ridgewood kids do not. Until they get educated about what’s actually going on, they should study math and English instead of protesting.”

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Reader says Parents of the “Mob” could face “juicy lawsuits” with a “6 or 7-figure” settlement

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“I recommend that parents of these protesters google CNN payout to Nick Sandman. It’s a big figure. It doesn’t take much imagination to picture a law abiding resident who gets into an argument with the kids… some of them act aggressive… a nuz outlet or Twitter outs the resident publicly… the Leftist mob smear the resident… the resident files a juicy lawsuits against the nuz outlet… and against the Ridgewood kids who were smearing him…
This is all fun and games, and material for college applications… until the slow wheels of justice finally club your kid with a 6 or 7-figure decision. And don’t think for a second this won’t happened to you because some a$$holes in DC or whatever got away with worse. Those a$$holes had no $. You do.”

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Reader Says Governor is killing, “the golden egg-laying goose of small business”

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“The Fireplace’s reputation for quality and value was earned through decades of commitment and hard work. Work that obviously was not just about the money. And Murphy’s reward and recognition of this consists of a profound disrespect for Everyman and the thankless sweat he’s put in day in and day out to make a life for his family.

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Reader says, “It is very possible that 99.9% of BLM protesters are being manipulated without their knowledge”

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Ridgewood NJ, a reader made some interesting observations and adds some valuable advice :

“It is very possible that 99.9% of BLM protesters are being manipulated without their knowledge, so do not condemn these children, and the participants in this photo appear to be mostly children. How can they be held responsible for their actions? They are children because… Hey, Google, when does the human brain develop fully? ANSWER – it takes at least 20-30 years (you cold look it up).

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Did Protesters Drive Away Shoppers and Dinners and Will they Return to Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  a reader asked , “Do you think that the Village had intelligence that there would be a protest like this and that’s why they cancelled the CBD restaurant mall  ?” It does appear to be the case and the Village can be commended for taking action to ensure the safety of residents ,businesses and protesters ,but it does raise some issues as to why the Central Business District continues to get the shaft from the Village. Will Ridgewood CBD continue its comeback attempt to once again be a viable post pandemic downtown  or will shoppers and dinners flee and not return do to protests and unrest ?

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Ridgewood “Black Lives Matter” Protesters Demand a more “Woke” Classroom

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Ridgewood NJ, the “Black Lives Matter” protesters  made the following demands to create a more “woke” classroom in Ridgewood . The demands clearly put ideology over learning and  attempt to drag Ridgewood’s $115 million dollar school budget into the “cultural revolution” ie even more Marxism.  We are left to wonder how long Ridgewood residents  will continue to pay exorbitant property taxes and what impact this will have on the quality of education.

“Among the demands are four specific ones, related to education in Ridgewood. One, that the village’s “Eurocentric” curriculum be dismantled. Two, that there be “mandatory anti-racist training’s for students and teachers.” Three, that there be “more Black teachers, staff and leadership.” And four, that there be a “Ridgewood Public Schools Resource office” to support students of color.

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Happy 4th of July from the Ridgewood blog

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On this day, 244 years ago, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. Even though they had already declared independence two days earlier, the American people were so moved by the Declaration that thereafter July 4th became our birthday. Happy Birthday America!

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Ridgewood Schoolhouse Museum Reopens July 4th

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Historical Society:

“We are happy to announce that at last you can see the exhibit that has been waiting for you since March!!!
We will be opening for a sneak preview this 4th of July weekend: Saturday July 4 from 1-3 and Sunday July 5 from 2-4.
We will be taking all precautions for the safety of your visitors and our docents:
-only 4 visitors (plus 2 docents) at a time in the museum. Visitors will be asked to wait outside, come back, or arrange a private time to come in in the event of overcrowding.
-EVERYONE, docents and visitors, MUST wear a mask at all times! NO exceptions!!!
-rest rooms will be closed to the public
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you, in a safe, socially distant way!”