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Ridgewood Schools Facilities Plan: It’s one man’s ego and the board that is too meek

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Ridgewood NJ, In 2018, Ridgewood School made a facilities presentation in which the Performing Arts Center concept was added in at the end. Then the location, scale and cost estimates were different. That’s the first diagram.

At the facilities presentation last month, another plan emerged (surprise!). That’s the second diagram. Different locations, and it takes up a big part of the parking lot, and of course, costs more. $30 million is the estimate.

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Tale of Two Cities…

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Student/Teacher Ratio has deteriorated over the past decade. Unlikely the trend reverses given all the $ being funneled to random facility projects like back up boilers, HVAC and performing arts center (which in the latest iteration is much bigger and costlier). The admins are not focusing on the right things… like education, teachers and teaching quality. (hello?)

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Ridgewood Could face Staff and or Service Cuts to Fund Hudson Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, Is possible that Ridgewood services will have to be cut, or taxes be raised to pay for the garage.  The Village Councils’ former financial projections were erroneous, it turns out. They are shocked that they made such a glaring error.

The council is not certain that raising rates to $1.25 an hour would deter people from parking in Ridgewood.  They are considering three different options for raising rates; in some places 75 cents an hour and $1.25 in other places.

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Ridgewood Water remains committed to providing high-quality drinking water to its customers

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Ridgewood NJ, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released a report raising concerns about the presence of a number of contaminants in our water supply. The report can be found at https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/.

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Tonight Ridgewood’s 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th

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Ridgewood NJ, The 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th – Come and enjoy this annual event, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.  East Ridgewood Avenue, from Walnut Street through Broad Street, becomes a pedestrian mall with lots of entertainment, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. 

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Historic Ridgewood House Tour this Sunday, December 8th, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Ridgewood NJ, please consider supporting The Ridgewood Historical Society and The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood by purchasing a ticket for the Historic House Tour this Sunday, December 8th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Seven exquisite historic homes -decked out in holiday splendor -will be featured on this very special tour to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of The Village of Ridgewood. History buffs and design aficionados will be captivated by the historical elements and grandeur of these beautiful Ridgewood homes. Tickets can be purchased at Mango Jam, Town & Country Apothecary, Goffle Brook Farm & Garden Center, and Backyard Living or online www.RidgewoodHistoricalSociety.org  

For more information contact [email protected] or call 201-851-3262

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Senator Kristin Corrado to Ease Court Backlog of Special Education Cases Advances

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Ridgewood NJ, Backlogs in New Jersey’s often-criticized system for resolving special education disputes between families and school districts would be eased by legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

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Village Council Set to Vote on Ridgewood Library $2 Million Resolution

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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey media reports that the Village Council is expected to support a $2 million resolution to help fund sweeping renovations at the Ridgewood Public Library, council members indicated Wednesday.

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RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO 3722 “SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION” effective January 1, 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, Early last year the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee (REAC) decided to join numerous New Jersey municipalities and environmental organizations in opposing the widespread use of single-use plastic bags. In May 2018, at our request, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood Guild surveyed their members and asked if they would support or oppose reducing the use of plastic bags. We received four responses, none opposing a reduction.

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An Open Letter from Kensington Senior Living to the Village of Ridgewood

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Dear Village of Ridgewood Community,

Kensington Senior Living recently presented a concept plan to the Ridgewood Village Council for a 95+/- room assisted living community to be built on the current site of Ridgewood Vehicle, Barry’s Ridgewood Auto Body and a single-family home (246, 256, and 264 South Broad Street).  Specifically, Kensington asked that the Village Council refer the project to the Village’s Planning Board in order to study the property to determine if it meets the criteria to be designated an Area in Need of Redevelopment. It is Kensington’s belief that the property meets several of the necessary criteria to be designated as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, including the fact that it is a non-conforming use and is likely environmentally contaminated.  

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RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS EMERGENCY MINIMUM DAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

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Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

Winter weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in the afternoon, Monday, December 2, 2019. Therefore, all children will be dismissed according to the Emergency Minimum Day Schedule listed below. Cafeterias will not operate and lunches will not be provided. All after-school activities are canceled as well. Students will attend school as follows: RED Program and REACH PreK: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Grades 6-8: 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Grades 9-12: 7:47 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Thank you and please be safe.

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Ridgewood Snow Emergency Reminders

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Ridgewood NJ, If it is snowing or going to snow overnight, please do not park your vehicles on the streets, in order to allow our plows to do their work in clearing the snow.  All sidewalks in residential districts must be cleared within 24 hours of the snow falling. Please do not place snow into the street; instead, place it back onto your own property.  In addition, if you have a fire hydrant on your property, please clear it of any snow accumulation.

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