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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education sent out and email addressing the latest updates concerning the status of Orchard School fields soil contamination .
Continue reading Orchard Elementary School Soil Remediation Plan Update
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“The stats used by the state were obtained when Glen avenue was closed for the PSEG pipe upgrade that forced big trucks to find alternate routes. I’d bet it was the REASON NJDOT would not allow PSEG to excavate W. Glen ave under the trestle for the gas pipe upgrade, which required a longer road closure to ‘push’ pipes underneath. THEN they used this TIME to promote their agenda, which was to close Glenwood by forcing truck traffic off w.glen WITHOUT proper Temporary signage indicating the weight limits on that road. The only time there was temporary proper signage was the few days waldwick PD did some details at the intersection of w.glen and monroe with their temporary sign. The bureacrats at NJ DOT scammed us on this one BIG TIME. I have lived here and driven that hill since the late 1960s and its a very RARE occasion that a truck requires assistance after IGNORING the signs. PS.. The dumb ass village sign was 1/2 down the hill so a truck wouldnt read it until IT WAS ALREADY stuck. Its since been moved to a more appropriate location. So if the bureacrats at the state are successful with this stupid proposal, RPD will need to add a permanent post on W. glen ave to deal with all of the accidents of vehicles making left turns onto w. glen after heading south on Upper Blvd, Hillcrest, and Heights, all of who would otherwise use the glenwood road crossing. The traffic at the intersection of maple and w. glen will be backed up with all the extra traffic. Its bad enough now that the traffic eastbound is backed up to oak street on w. glen during busy times. Actions have consequences. Most don’t recall when the state shut down the racetrack road light/exit on RT 17, it displaced all that traffic into the walthery ave neighborhood from linwood to glen. that used to be a nice quiet street. now they have signs prohibiting RH turns from linwood west into walthery, pershing etc for the after 4pm time. This bone headed idea will displace an orderly flow of traffic *except for the few morons who cant drive* and create problems elsewhere”
Show dates are this week!! Thursday and Friday February 6th & 7th at 7:30pm. Saturday February 8th at 7:00pm
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Ridgewood NJ, It’s RHS Jamboree time! Show dates are this week!! Thursday and Friday February 6th & 7th at 7:30pm. Saturday February 8th at 7:00pm. “It’s About Time” takes you on a journey through time as the sudden disappearance of the Producers sets our intrepid cast on an exciting adventure! And we couldn’t be more thrilled to have Ridgewood’s own Mark McVey, his lovely wife Christie Tarr McVey along with Sally Ann Tumas Skoric, and Eugene Thomas performing with over 180 cast members for this year’s production. Jamboree has raised over $1.5 million for need-based college scholarships for Ridgewood High School graduating Senior students for the past 74 years. Don’t miss this year’s production! Three Nights Only! Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Ridgewood, NJ. Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/even… Or go to www.rhsjamboree.org for more information!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire personnel from “C shift quickly extinguished a structure fire at a single family, split level home in the 400 block of Race Track Road late Wednesday afternoon, 02/05. No injuries were reported in the blaze; all occupants were able to safely evacuate prior to the arrival of Fire Department personnel.
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Ridgewood NJ, No injuries were reported following a late Thursday afternoon, 02/06, two (2) vehicle crash in the 200 block of North Pleasant Avenue. The rear of a parked SUV was struck by a 4-door sedan that was traveling southbound on North Pleasant Avenue. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police responded; no word as to whether any summonses were issued in connection with the incident.
Steven Kim posted on Facebook
Ridgewood NJ, This study was approved as consent agenda in Feb 2012 and was finished by April 2014.
Continue reading “Dont Eat Dirt” : BOE appears to have Swept Toxin Report Under the Rug
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood, Parks and Recreation Department, is seeking certified lifeguards for seasonal employment at the Graydon Pool municipal facility. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Competitive salaries are offered, ranging from $10.30 to $15.00 per hour, based on years of experience and duties assigned.
Continue reading The Village of Ridgewood Still Needs Lifeguards for Graydon Pool
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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale continues its 54 th season with Hariu l’Adonai: Mendelssohn and More, a concert of music influenced by Jewish tradition, under the baton of Music Director, Brian
Mummert, with David Perper as Cantor. The performance will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Continue reading Ars Musica Chorale presents Hariu l’Adonai: Mendelssohn and More
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Many for YEARS !! repeatedly posted real honest concerns as to the direction that the towns elected officers were taking us.
We have arrived at a that poor place ..just look up and down to the shoddy roadways and it is looking like
RIDGEWOOD As we knew it -and invested in the form of time ,efforts & cost to maintain nice homes and paying high : school & local /state taxes -is well on its way to another cheesy mess of a poorly run town.Roads are also a disgrace,
Time to get out..sadly..Last one please kick the last can of
regrets over onto VOR CITY HALL/ship of fools .
unlikely anyone there gives a damm about anything.
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“I drive up and down this road every morning as I take my kid to school. It is fine. I have done it for years and never had a problem. It is a big time saving shortcut. It mostly serves upper RW, HHK sees no benefit from using it. I have never heard of anyone head on collisions, people getting hit etc. Drivers respect each other most of the time. If the problem is with commercial drivers then just put a huge sign that says “No commercial driving. Fine $500. ” and that’s that. And police can also survey the area more often for violators. Closing either direction is just stupid. It fixes NOTHING and only creates problems. Those who can’t use the road anymore will fly down Maple to compensate for the time lost by nor being able to use the shortcut. Knuckleheads will be knuckleheads no matter how much you try to control them.
@Felipe. Majority of HHK station parking lot is used by RW residents.”
Some random musings…
What’s the rationale behind closing this road? Too many auto accidents? Too many vehiclular deaths? Too many pedestrian injuries? Too expensive to maintain? Too many stuck trucks? Who benefits from the closing? Remember, It’s ALWAYS all about the money. Figure out who’s making more money or who’s spending less if the road’s been closed, and you’ll know why it happens.
Continue reading Reader asks , “Who benefits from the closing(Glenwood Road)?”
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Princeton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean released the following statement on New Jersey’s Top Ten ranking in Wallethub’s 2020’s Most and Least Educated States in America:
“While New Jersey is currently one of the ‘Most Educated States’ in the nation, our outmigration problem many put this notable statistic at risk in the future. Many high school graduates choose to attend college outside of New Jersey. Once these students leave, many never return to New Jersey to help build our workforce, support their families, or contribute to our communities. This is because our state is simply too expensive.
“This ‘brain drain’ really hurts our state, and it’s something we must understand better if we are to counter it successfully. My bipartisan legislation to study this outmigration pattern passed the New Jersey Senate last year.
“After investing so much to educate our next generation in grade and high school, it would be a real boost to have more of our talented high school graduates plant roots at home in the Garden State.
“A culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship attracts businesses and creates jobs. Raising taxes will not create that culture. Lowering costs across the board – for students, for families, for businesses, and for retirees – will make New Jersey more competitive. Healthy competition spurs the best innovation, leading to economic growth and job creation for generations to come.”
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Ridgewood NJ ,Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M Hache said on Facebook.”Just an update on the NJDOT plan to change Glenwood Road to a one way street at the bottom of the hill leading into Ho-Ho-Kus. I have personally reached out to Gov. Murphy’s office to seek his support in pushing back on the NJDOT plan. Not only do I disagree with their plan, the NJDOT did not properly inform the Village and have failed to exhaust all available and logical options. Furthermore, I believe the NJDOT failed to provide adequate justification for their plan while not properly considering the impact of such plan on our residents. I would like for the Village Council to explore our available legal options which is why I have placed this on Closed Session for Wednesday night.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Please join us for a magical evening to help us raise funds for youth, families and seniors across the over 43 communities we serve.
Dinner & Cocktails
Magical Entertainment featuring Magician Chris Deleo
Live & Silent Auctions
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Honoree:
Victoria Bennett
Retired Camp Bernie Executive Director for her 28 years of dedication and leadership to the YMCA
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Hackensack Golf Club
6:30 PM
Cocktail Attire, with a pop of blue
2020 Y Gala Made Possible By:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/fcP/
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“To my fellow residents what the hell is going to happen another 3 to 5 years in the village of Ridgewood with all this expense. The services are not the same they are dwindling little by little. All village departments are short on staffing. Yes we have great school system great police fire EMTs sanitation recycling do a great job but come on, the village Ridgewood It’s not what are used to be. It’s no more Village it’s turning into a city”
