Posted on March 13, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

SBA Steps in to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans to Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Ridgewood NJ, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:

“The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. Additionally, the SBA continues to assist small businesses with counseling and navigating their own preparedness plans through our network of 68 District Offices and numerous Resource Partners located around the country. The SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during these times of uncertainty.”

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Posted on March 13, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 4 Comments

Coronavirus to have significant impact on consumer confidence

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Ridgewood NJ, , Almost half of all retailers expect some economic downturn in their revenue as a result of the WHO declared pandemic known as the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to a March 2020 survey by Digital Commerce 360 of 304 retailers.

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Posted on March 13, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Board of Education Candidates Cancel Coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th

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“In light of this weeks announcement declaring a State of Emergency in New Jersey due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the rapidly evolving events, we feel it is prudent to cancel the coffee scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th. Given the anticipated turnout, the dialogue would have been robust and lively, but safety is obviously a top priority.”

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Posted on March 13, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 5 Comments

Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is taking active precautions against coronavirus . On the Facebook page ,” It Takes a Ridgewood Village” resident Anne LaGrange Loving mentioned that at Wednesday”s Village council meeting Library Director Nancy Greene commented on precautions , “Last night Nancy Greene explained to me that the Ridgewood Library is wiping down all high-contact surfaces every two hours with disinfecting wipes. This includes railings, banisters, door handles, table tops, keyboards. She is not under any sort of mandate; she is simply being proactive to keep the library patrons safe. Thank you Nancy Greene.”

Posted on March 11, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 3 Comments

Village of Ridgewood Village Council Regular Public Meeting

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Village Council Regular Public Meeting

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 11, 2020
8:00 P.M.

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Posted on March 10, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department respond to a single vehicle crash on Mulberry Place

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of Mulberry Place, Ridgewood, on Monday afternoon, 03/09. The vehicle’s driver, an adult female, was medically evaluated on the scene by Ridgewood Fire Department. She refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital following the evaluation. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel also attended to a minor crash related fluid spill.

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Posted on March 9, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 2 Comments

School support staff has grown 2.7 times as fast as students since 1990

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Corey DeAngelis Director of School Choice, Reason Foundation; Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute , School support staff has grown 2.7 times as fast as students since 1990 in public schools has grown 2.7 times as fast as students since 1990.
Students: + 23%
Support staff: + 61%
Per pupil spending: + 39%
Maybe this is why our schools are failing?

Posted on March 8, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 14 Comments

Business Down an Estimated 40% Since the Increase in Parking Rates in the Village

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Ridgewood NJ, on February 1, 2020 there was a rate increase for parking in the central business district. The new rates will be $1.00/hour in the lots and $1.25/hour on the streets. The rate increase is deemed necessary in order to pay for the construction of the Hudson Street Garage.

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Posted on March 7, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 13 Comments

Mango Jam is closing it’s doors

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Ridgewood NJ,Mango Jam in Ridgewood is closing it’s doors after 20 years . It was announced on a Facebook post on March 3rd.

Posted on Facebook earlier this week:

“OH NO! After 20 years Mango Jam is closing it’s doors. It’s time for retirement !!! Beginning tomorrow, March 4th we will begin our storewide sale 30%-50% off. Come in and see us!!! Here’s some picks for you all to enjoy. Many fond memories of season’s past. So many great customers over the years. I will continue on with Mango Interiors doing interior design. Also, with The Ridgewood Guild at our new home at 55A E. Ridgewood Ave., above Victor’s Clothing store.”

Posted on March 6, 2020March 29, 2020 by James — 7 Comments

Ridgewood Library Re-Imagines the Re-Imagine

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Library presented an updated plan for renovating the village’s public library would decrease Ridgewood’s contribution to the project by $500,000, dealing a 20% cut to the portion taxpayer dollars would fund according to library presentation at Wednesday nights Village Council meeting.

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Posted on March 5, 2020March 20, 2020 by James — 20 Comments

Village Manager poo poos the installation of poopie bag dispensers in Village parks

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Ridgewood NJ, Watch and listen to Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander’s publicly televised, 4 1/2 minute diatribe concerning the proposed purchase and installation of dog waste (poopie) bag dispensers in selected Village parks. Clearly this Village employee (yes an employee; not an elected official) does not like dogs and made every attempt to poo-poo the implementation of a simple program that many nearby municipalities have fully embraced. Thankfully, the Village Council did not heed her advice and will continue their discussion of poopie bag dispenser installations at a later date.

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Posted on March 5, 2020March 20, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine a Culinary Adventure

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Ridgewood NJ, Formerly named Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen in 2012, owner Lisa May relocated the restaurant one block east to Oak Street, rebranded the name and expanded the menu to appeal to a wider audience.

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Posted on March 5, 2020March 20, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Vehicle Takes Out Utility Pole infront of Ridgewood Fire House

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #31 was on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon, 03/04, motor vehicle crash within 30 seconds of its occurrence as the crash occurred directly in front of their fire station. The adult female driver of the 4-door sedan involved refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. A utility pole was damaged when the vehicle struck it almost head on. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the roadway.

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Posted on March 5, 2020March 20, 2020 by James — 6 Comments

NJ Transit Preps for Coronavirus ,cleans and disinfects Trains,Buses and Stations

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT today issued an update on the precautionary measures taken by the agency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ensuring the agency is taking all appropriate precautions to protect employees and customers and that the system of Rail, Bus, Light Rail and Access Link vehicles remain safe to use.

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