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Reader Says Ridgewood, “Board members do not see themselves as representatives of the people but as an agent (s)of the superintendent”

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“There is nothing happening at the BOE that is truly transparent because Board members do not see themselves as representatives of the people but as an agent (s)of the superintendent. Committee meeting reports are rarely heard . For years minutes were not kept. Until recently you never even heard real discussions. The last public comment session takes place before the last agenda items which often include important items relevant to those attending and those watching from home. Mr. Dani attends meetings and asks politely for information that should be readily available to the public but doesn’t receive it. This happens to others as well. He pursued his request and we found out that there is no policy that precludes Bof E members from conducting business on private email accounts. This must be corrected. Also, without the questions regarding the bond referendum , we would be looking at an additional vote this year on a 95 million dollar bond on top of the 115 million dollar budget vote.”

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/10/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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Governor and State Police Superintendent Walk Back Police Action on , “Wave Parades”

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Trenton NJ, at the May 11th, 2020 Coronavirus Briefing Media   after tanking considerable heat from parents of 2020 graduates the Governor and State Police Superintendent  walked back police action against “Wave Parades”.

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Ridgewood Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fishbein Gets the Word , No “Wave Parades”

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Dear Ridgewood School Community,

This weekend, all school districts in New Jersey were notified by the Department of Education, with a follow-up letter from the State Director of Emergency Management, that as per Executive Order No. 107, all high school graduations and other ceremonies, promotions, and events must be conducted virtually until the restrictions outlined in the order have been lifted. According to the directives we received on the evening of Friday, May 8, in-person activities are not permitted.  The State Director of Emergency Management, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, stated, “In light of the components of Executive Order No. 107, and in the best interest of the health and safety of the public, in-person ceremonies, including graduations, all parades, including “wave parades,” that invite people to gather at a certain location, proms, and other similar celebrations violate the enumerated conditions of the order, and should, therefore, be canceled or postponed until such time as these restrictions are lifted. Until such time, virtual celebrations and other remote forms of recognition should take the place of any in-person or public ceremonies.” Consequently, our plan for the Ridgewood High School graduation video, which involved individual students walking in front of RHS to be filmed for our virtual graduation video, is canceled. This is extremely disappointing, and I know how difficult this news will be for our seniors and their families. Our school administrators will do whatever they can within these rules to make our graduation and promotion ceremonies as special as possible under these unfortunate circumstances.

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BOE Member Jim Morgan Addresses Comments on “Saurabh Dani vs. Ridgewood Board of Education”

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Ridgewood NJ, I read with rising dismay some of the comments concerning my recent posting about Saurabh Dani, a candidate for the Ridgewood Board of Education, and an attempt force the taxpayers to finance his crusade to uncover nothing. While a number of Villagers appear to understand how nonsensical his behavior has been, and I appreciate their comments, there also those that seem bent to position him as some kind of hero in this fight. It is my sincere hope the majority see his conduct for what it really is – a self-serving and unproductive threat to Ridgewood Schools.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/10/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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Notice of Virtual Online Village of Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ONLINE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting remotely via electronic means via Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/09/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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State Senator Michael Testa Calls for Immediate Plan to Reopen NJ Small Business

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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa, in a press conference to highlight the plight of small businesses in New Jersey, said “with summer around the corner, we are sounding the alarm.” If small shop owners can’t reopen soon, many may be lost forever, he warned.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/08/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

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Ridgewood Board of Education Takes No Action on OPRA Lawsuit Settlement Offer

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Ridgewood NJ, The BOE discussed a litigation item in Executive Session Thursday evening that concerns a settlement proposal of a lawsuit against the Board by Saurabh Dani, a candidate for the Board of Education in next week’s election. 

This settlement proposal was not sought by the Board and originated with Mr. Dani’s attorney.

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Feed the Frontlines Initiative being Used to Promote Candidates

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Ridgewood NJ,Jeanne Johnson seems to at it again,  using Feed the Frontlines initiative to push her agenda. Disgraceful. Pam Perron should be embarrassed. Obviously she is desperate.

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Ridgewood Crew Wins Gold, Silver and Bronze in the North Jersey Virtual Scrimmage Series

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Ridgewood NJ,  Just ahead of Ridgewood Schools going virtual on Friday, March 13, Ridgewood Crew (RC) distributed rowing machines known as “ergometers” to those rowers of the 2020 Crew Team, that did not have their own machines at home. Since then, RC Coaches have been issuing and tracking the practice and progress of the athletes virtually.

Despite most spring sports’ seasons being completely cancelled, the local rowing community has been participating in a dynamic series of virtual scrimmages where each athlete participates from their own home, competing for best time. 

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10 Tips for Workouts : Staying in Shape While You Can’t go to the Gym

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Ridgewood NJ, As people look to get gym-level workouts while being socially distant, fitness experts from MAXPRO Fitness are here to help. Nezar Akeel the Founder and CEO of MAXPRO Fitness, created the  MAXPRO, an award-winning ultra-compact “anywhere anytime gym” that works perfectly in any room in the home or anywhere outside. While MAXPRO offers one viable option to staying in shape while you can’t go to the gym, Akeel and MAXPRO Fitness’s Sabrina Wescott, a certified holistic health coach, have come up with 10 tips people can use to stay fit while being socially distant:

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 5/05/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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