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Posted on October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — 15 Comments

Reader says ,”You’re seeing just the start of an avalanche of buildings, subdivisions, etc. that will totally transform Ridgewood to some XYZ city place. “

” It is just a matter of time before another historical chunk of RW is swallowed by builders. I see a lot of people on Facebook expressing concern about this site, about how Ridgewood is losing its character, etc. However, I would like to remind that many of them either voted for Aronsohn or happily embraced the garage and the new apartment buildings. So I am sorry but you should have used your brain a little more and think about long term consequences. You’re seeing just the start of an avalanche of buildings, subdivisions, etc. that will totally transform Ridgewood to some XYZ city place. “

Posted on October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

Law Suite alleges Employee Sustained “severe and permanent injuries” during Ridgewood Water Choline Spill

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Ridgewood NJ, Two years Village employee Edgar Arevalo of Pompton Lakes was the victim of an indoor chlorine spill. Arevalo was working in September 2017 at Ridgewood Water when an employee from Farmingdale-based Miracle Chemical Co. arrived on village property to deliver chlorine. According to a lawsuit filed late last month, the chemical company employee failed to transfer the chlorine to the chemical storage tank properly, failing to secure the chemical transfer hose or using a defective hose.

Posted on October 17, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Crew Competes at the Head of the Passaic Regatta

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Sofia Lee, Sara Wong, Serena Corcoran, Olivia Kim, Eva Galbraith, Jasmine Parpel, Lilan Reidel, Caroline Villemoes, Victoria Hoy

Take third place in the Womens HS JV 8+. Photo by Mark Reidel

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew participated in a local event this past weekend at the 2019 Head of the Passaic Regatta led by Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez and veteran coach Bob O’Connor. Teams from the Northern New Jersey area took to the water with Ridgewood Crew competing with 17 entries. What makes 2019’s HOPR different from other years? This year The Passaic River Rowing Association has a new dock at their venue. The dock measures in at an impressive 240 feet in length with two piers and accompanying gangways. At that length, PRRA can accommodate up to four 8+’s and many more boats for this year’s race. While the PRRA membership has been enjoying the new update to their facility, they were extremely excited to share it with the community for the Head of the Passaic Regatta.

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJ Transit Police Make Mainline Drug Bust

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit Police seize thousands of dollars in illegal drugs, and arrest distributor.

The New Jersey Transit Police have arrested Jimmy Romero, 40, of Haledon, N.J. for multiple drug-related offenses and seized approximately $4,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine.

During the investigation, Transit Police District #3 officers Brian Lee, Christina Hicks, Sergeant Kristen Bivona and Efrain Pena-Pérez observed Romero distributing drugs from a vehicle at Paterson Station and at various parts throughout the City of Paterson. With the assistance of NJTPD District #2 and District #3 Anti-Crime Units, Mr. Romero was arrested without incident. The execution of search warrants resulted in the seizure of Mr. Romero’s vehicle, hundreds of wax folds of heroin, bags of crack cocaine and currency.

Mr. Romero was charged with multiple drug-related offenses including possession and distribution. He was lodged at the Passaic County Jail. Charges are mere accusations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Women Sits in Acid on NJ Transit Ridgewood Local Bus

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Lodi Police a New Jersey Transit passenger suffered a leg injury when she inadvertently sat in sulfuric acid after boarding a bus in Lodi on Sunday afternoon. The No. 164 bus departs the Ridgewood bus station daily.

The 69-year-old New York woman got on the No. 164 bus around 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of Essex Street and Maywood Avenue, sat down and immediately felt a burning sensation on her leg.
Police and the Bergen County Hazmat team were dispatched to the site, clearing the passengers off the bus. The woman was treated and released from an area hospital.

Another bus was sent to pick up the passengers, and no one else was hurt. NJ Transit described the substance as a liquid. Authorities are investigating to determine exactly what the woman sat on and how it got there.

The No. 164 bus travels between Midland Park, Ridgewood on a local route to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York.

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — 12 Comments

Former Village employee allegedly forces entry into closed Recycling Center

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Ridgewood NJ, A former Village of Ridgewood employee allegedly forced his way into the Village’s East Glen Avenue Recycling Center on Wednesday afternoon and was being sought by Ridgewood police officers for questioning in connection with the incident. The Recycling Center was closed at the time due to construction taking place at the Ridgewood Water treatment facility next door. Reportedly, the individual forced his way through a closed gate at approximately 2:30 PM and entered the facility despite being ordered no to do so by an on-duty Village employee. While inside, the suspect allegedly removed recyclable materials from his truck and threw them on the ground as he engaged in a verbal argument with the Recycling Center employee. Police were notified, but the individual had fled the scene prior to their arrival. Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the Ridgewood Police Department at 201-652-3900.

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Police Need Help with Car Burglary that Occurred Overnight Monday 10/14/19 on Van Emburgh Ave

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau needs your assistance investigating a car burglary that occurred overnight Monday 10/14/19 on Van Emburgh Ave. We are asking residents to check their home surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity that was captured between 12Am and 6AM on the eastside of Route 17. Unlocked vehicles and property are being targeted by criminals during the overnight hours. Again this is a reminder to lock your car doors to remove key fobs and any valuables.

Any resident with information is asked to contact Detective Henky at 201-251-4536

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Police Comment on Issues at Park and Ride

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is aware of the problem with parking this Wednesday at the Park and Ride. We have been in contact with Levin Mgmt, the company responsible for the Stop and Shop Paramus property. Those that parked there this morning are given a pass for today only. Please resume parking at the Ridgewood Park and Ride tomorrow.

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Emergency Services Volunteer Becomes Ridgewood Police Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services volunteer becomes Ridgewood Police Officer.

” Ridgewood Emergency Services congratulates James Bigos to his appointment as a Police Officer for the Village of Ridgewood. Officer Bigos has been serving the Village for several years as a volunteer at Ridgewood Emergency Services. The members of Emergency Services now look forward to working with you in your new career. Thank you for your service. “

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Developers ask for more time to get their ducks in a row

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photos courtesy of Ridgewood Citizens for Reasonable Development Facebook page

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Ridgewood NJ, last night the Ridgewood Planning Board pushed back the next hearing date to January 7,2020 on the 2 beautiful old homes, on large properties, on N Maple Ave are in danger of being knocked down to create a sub-division, with 8 new homes on a Cul De Sac. The houses are 232 & 250 N Maple Ave- Directly across from the Stable, and the Stable parking lot.

Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — 10 Comments

Reader says, “The 9/11 terrorists were able to live in neighborhoods and hatch their dangerous plots because they knew neighbors ignore neighbors”

“The fact that neighbors are no longer neighborly, that we cannot knock on a neighbor’s door; that we do not know our neighbors is very different from many years ago when neighborhoods were friendly; times have indeed changed. The situation now is dangerous. The 9/11 terrorists were able to live in neighborhoods and hatch their dangerous plots because they knew neighbors ignore neighbors.

Also, neighbors not knowing and being unfriendly to neighbors, increases social isolation; very dangerous because teens more likely to take drugs and alcohol when they alienated, and they will feel alienated in an unfriendly neighborhood.

The above comment about hate is what America does not need. Again it stems from alienation. The comment is an example of social media bullying”

Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Golden Toilets At Vets Field Back in the News Again

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Ridgewood NJ, the infamous $500K “Golden Toilet ” at Veterans Field in Ridgewood is back in the news again. Recent inspection shows the astronomically expensive bathroom is in a very sad state of disrepair and one toilet is continuously running 24/7, despite Ridgewood Water restrictions.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

Tonight’s Ridgewood Planning Board meeting to Discuss 232 and 250 North Maple

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Ridgewood NJ, Tonight’s Planning Board meeting agenda (Tues., Oct. 15) includes the first hearing for the LLC wishing to knock down all structures on two large adjoining properties opposite the Stable and build 8 new ones on a cul-de-sac feeding into North Maple Ave. half a block above the intersection at Linwood Ave.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

5 Tips on How to Handle a Commercial Building

In today’s highly-competitive market, how you handle a commercial property is not only essential for maintaining your current business, but it’s also key to generating new revenue. Unlike regular buildings, commercial properties are expected to offer more advanced features that are specifically tailored to the renters’ needs. This makes commercial building management a completely different task from the simple building maintenance.

If you’re looking for tips to effectively manage your commercial property, you came to the right place!

1- Insure Your Building

With the growing popularity of commercial buildings across the world, especially around heavily populated areas like New Jersey, insurance coverage is now more important than ever. The insurance agents at the Insurance Center of North Jersey clarify that while commercial buildings offer exceptional versatility for owners and tenants alike, they also come with their own unique challenges. This calls for special insurance coverage to protect the property owner as well as the business owners and tenants in the building. Find out the right type of insurance for your needs and make sure that all the parties involved are covered and secured.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Reader says, “We are not the leaders anymore we are followers.”

” It’s amazing that the police are stopping kids from playing music in the garage before the 10 PM rule and law. And yet they are not issuing a summons for cars that are parked overnight, very interesting someone’s not doing their job right. Who’s running this town what political party. Well we can say it’s getting sickening. The politics in the village of Ridgewood is running the town. What a disgrace. What a free-for-all. Can you imagine in five more years what’s going to happen to the village of Ridgewood my god no wonder people are selling their homes and moving down south. We are not the leaders anymore we are followers. I just don’t know who we are following? We are in a mess. “

1- Insure Your Building

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