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Reader says , “Those apartments will be full of temporary 8 year residents who cant afford a down payment on a house.”

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“I’ve lived here since 1969 never had kids in the schools and cheerfully write my property tax check to subsidize the children of others. When I retire, the LAST place in the world I would move to would be an apartment next to the train tracks. I’ll head south to FLA, so NJ can’t pick the pocket of my multiple 7 figure estate. (when the state inheritance tax was repealed *partially* it allowed only children and spouses to benefit. Since I have no children, its going to friends kids who would be taxed. It AINT HAPPENNING. As usual those of us without children get screwed by the state of NJ, with school taxes when we are alive, and with estate taxes when we croak.
Those apartments will be full of temporary 8 year residents who cant afford a down payment on a house.”

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Chinese New Year 2020 : Happy New Year: 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè)

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Ridgewood NJ, Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is the Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The festival is usually referred to as the Spring Festival in mainland China, and is one of several Lunar New Years in Asia.

The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, has more than 4,000 years of history and is the longest holiday of the year. In the 21st century, the national holiday begins on the first of the Lunar Calendar and lasts until the 15th of the first month. In 2020, Chinese New Year begins on January 25th and ends February 8th.

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Reader asks how many villagers who worked hard their whole lives have in fact given up their colonials, and ranches, and tudors to go live in these apartments by the rail road tracks?

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“The diversity point overlooks the lies told to us.
We were told these luxury developments would be perfect for villagers to downsize into. They would keep people from having to move away because their 4 bedroom houses were no longer needed and two bedroom places would be perfect.
So, no diversity, just moving old folks down to live by the railroad tracks.
I wonder how many villagers who worked hard their whole lives have in fact given up their colonials, and ranches, and tudors and their backyards and their neighborhoods to sign up to go live in these apartments by the rail road tracks?
That insidious lie was part of the whole scam.”

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Reader says in the New Ridgewood Stores Will Have to Be Open Much Later to Accommodate NYC Commuters

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“People just remember the last recession the villager Ridgewood was it goes down. Meaning we had around 70 stores fronts were empty. And do you know probably a good eight of them were never felt because the rent is so high. Luckily the landlord had insurance. The landlords now are relying on  some new stores coming into the CBD within the end of this year they’re just waiting for the housing apartments to be done. It may help we’ll see. It all depends on what kind of clientele. And if they have New York City money while they  wouldn’t want those stores to be open later just like Matt. They cannot be closing at 6 o’clock, because most of these people will be getting off the train around seven. And then then when he dinner figure it out. Ordinance will have to be changed to survive it’s the only way. The mayor and council are building a small New York City they want my hat and money well guess what people things will be changing throughout the CBD  to survive.  All these people getting off the drains they need to go somewhere and eat, but not going to that shit hole Stop & Shop to pick up food and start cooking it’s not happening we’re in a different world people wake up take a ride to New York City at a weeknight at 10 o’clock people are eating dinner in the restaurant at bat it’s a new generation.  Just like the Bergen county Boulevard it’s time for a change they should allow the stores to open up on a Sunday we are losing so much money on a Sunday to all the locations. Bergen County is becoming Manhattan like it or not. Can you imagine owning a business on route 17 or route four and you’re not allowed to open up on a Sunday to make money, and you’re losing 30% off of your business on a Sunday to all the locations because you’re not open. There’s no business on a Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday now. If not then I’ll just order it online and have a delivery service in front your house at 10 o’clock at night oh yes.”

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Ridgewood Water Sues over illegal Toxic Soil Dumping at Wyckoff well site

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has launched a law suit against a private company they accuse of trespassing and dumping toxic soil at a Ridgewood Water well site ,polluting the water and forcing the shut down of the well, known as the “Ames Well”. This action left the well offline for months.  Ridgewood Water immediately reported the incident to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.

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New Jersey Public Schools Ranked No. 2 In the Nation

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Ridgewood NJ,  A new study ranked New Jersey’s public school system No. 2 in the country. WalletHub released 2019’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems .

The study focuses on performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials.

Researchers compared the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. New Jersey ranked No. 2 in highest reading test scores and lowest drop out rate and No. 3 in highest math test scores and lowest pupil to teacher ratio. Delaware ranked No. 12 overall, No. 2 in lowest bullying incidents and tied for 4th in highest median ACT score.

Pennsylvania public schools ranked 27th overall and No. 5 in lowest percentage of threatened or injured high school students. Massachusetts was ranked No. 1 and Connecticut was ranked No. 3 overall.

To see the full list, click here.

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Nominating Packets For Village of Ridgewood Council Now Available

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Ridgewood NJ,nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council.  They may be picked up at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.  The deadline for filing completed nominating petitions is March 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

This year, there are three positions, with four-year terms, to serve on the non-partisan Village Council which will be voted on at the May 12, 2020 Municipal Election.  The newly elected Councilmembers will be sworn in and take office on July 1, 2020.
Any questions concerning the Municipal Election should be directed to the Village Clerk’s Office at 201-670-5500 ext. 205 or by email to: [email protected] or [email protected].
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Papyrus Store in Ridgewood to Close

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Ridgewood NJ,  stationery store chain Papyrus is closing its stores. Locally Papyrus has locations in Hackensack at The Shops at Riverside, Paramus at Garden State Plaza, Ridgewood at 76 East Ridgewood Ave., Jersey City at Newport Centre, Chester at Streets of Chester Village and Short Hills at The Mall at Short Hills. Papyrus also has New Jersey locations at Bridgewater Commons and Marlton Square Shopping Center.

Most of the 254 closings will take place over four to six weeks, said Dominique Schurman, CEO of Papyrus parent company Schurman Retail Group.

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Reader says ,”Thousands will move in during a very short period of time”

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“This town is turning upside down. Thousands will move in during a very short period of time. Be prepared for a shock.In addition to the garage, to accommodate the new horde a library expansion will follow plus a PAC which is masked under HS needs. Developers have not started with low income housing yet. Just watch. RW will be a mix of Hackensack, Montclair, Englewood and a bit of Paterson as well. Who wouldn’t want to live in this melting pot.
Ridgewood is GONE.

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Ridgewood Fire Responds to Electric box Smoke Condition in Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, Part of Ridgewood’s Central Business district was shut down on Sunday morning after smoke was found coming from an electrical box on South Walnut Street, according to police and fire department officials.

Around 11 a.m., the Ridgewood Fire Department dispatched shift  “B” Shift  to investigate an underground smoke condition coming from an electrical box at 11 S. Walnut St. PSE&G responded to make the needed repairs.

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Reader implies the High Density House Could be a Lot Worse

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“Im a long time resident NOT in favor of these various apartments. Unfortunately in the state of NEW JERKEY a developer can pull a ‘mt laurel’ deal and get many more apartments than we are currently seeing built. Thank the NJ state supreme court. if we didn’t roll over somewhat…we would have had to bend over and grab our ankles. lets hope they are taxed appropriately so if they attract residents with school age kids… they pay.”

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Reader asks ,”Does Town Council now support building expensive sound barriers around every field in Ridgewood, where the noise level matches the sound of a pickleball?”

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“Having lived in 5 Ridgewood Houses over a 50 year period, all with varying levels of communal activity and noise, I feel we need to remember that, good family communities depends on their residents to both follow the rules and equally important, to look past small annoyances for the greater good of the community. IF Glen pickleballers aren’t following the rules or if the rules need to be changed, then so be it. BUT if everyone in town who experiences minor annoyances around school and community activities, reacts like the Glen neighbors, Ridgewood will not be the family community it is today. I’m sure the families of the Glen neighbors have attended many local events and activities, that were more intrusive than the pop of a pickleball. Does Town Council now support building expensive sound barriers around every field in Ridgewood, where the noise level matches the sound of a pickleball?
Standard windscreens, sound muffling bushes, enforcement of prudent rules covering the time of play, max capacity, access & yelling should be enough. Is there such a thing as a muted ball? the only results I get when I search muted pickleball, are articles about Glen.”

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Top 10 tips to decorate your Kids study room

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Does your kid or teen’s bedroom need a makeover? Much the same as grown-ups, kids need an agreeable, practical bedroom that is a joy to withdraw to toward the day’s end. While many brightening tips are pertinent to both the main bedroom, bathroom, and the child’s room, a couple of stunts are generally valuable with the younger set. 

If your kid’s essay isn’t completed and you need assistance, then you can get in touch with some online services like write my essay. They are very professional in their domain. 

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Waterfront Lifeguard Opportunities Village of Ridgewood Graydon Pool Summer 2020

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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.

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