Ridgewood NJ - Page 187 of 982 - THE RIDGEWOOD BLOG.

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

The Valley Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade for patient safety for the fourteenth time from The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. Valley was one of 832 hospitals—or the top third—to receive an “A,” ranking it among the safest hospitals in the United States. Valley was the only hospital in Bergen County to receive this prestigious distinction.

The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

James Rose Center Seeks Tenant for North Studio!

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, For the first time in six years, The James Rose Center is seeking a new tenant for the North Studio. This is a rare opportunity for a single person or a couple to live in a very special private indoor-outdoor home within our unique historic modern compound, especially for those with an appreciation for midcentury modern design. The Center is located within walking distance of Ridgewood’s numerous downtown restaurants, as well as NJTransit regional rail and bus lines which offer easy access to Manhattan.

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

Friends of the Ridgewood Library Thanked its 2019 Annual Appeal Donors with a Sushi-themed Cocktail Hour

60208442 1317256758427865 3806931648214204416 n

photo courtesy of Friends of the Ridgewood Library

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, On Friday evening, Friends of the Ridgewood Library thanked its 2019 Annual Appeal donors with a sushi-themed cocktail hour, live music, a documentary screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and discussion with a professor of Japanese studies from Montclair State University. The Library offered many thanks to the Annual Appeal donors, as well as the generous local establishments that donated food and also offered this Fun Fact: this annual event is one of the very few times you can sip cocktails at the library!

Posted on May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 by James — 11 Comments

Reader asks ,”What the hell is going on”

59903070 2337250306528697 4608958228863123456 n

Please. They should be on a timer. Why are we having so many different problems in town. What the hell is going on. It’s amazing. Everything from the lawn not getting cut in town. What is the problem. We can’t even get Porta John’s cleaned out on Maple field. Forget about the lighting. You can’t make this poop up. Well last year the Porta John was over flowing with a duty. Who the hell is in charge.

Posted on May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Reader says , “They don’t care it’s not their money”

60011979 2020548758240637 7218138934058942464 o

” Everyone knew that’s a flood zone. It’s all bullshit. They don’t care it’s not their money. They going to do what they want to do end of the story. Just keep on spending money. People wake up and see how many homes are for sale again this year holy shit. Talk about a revolving door. No one is going to retire in Ridgewood anymore why would you. Family is moving to town to use the school system and they get out. And really at the end of the day it’s still overrated. There are many great talents in school systems around us. Ridgewood is not the best anymore. Period. “

60469310 2021857681443078 1845978116346871808 o

Posted on May 15, 2019May 14, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Successful Real Estate Professional Joins Special Properties’ Ridgewood-West Office

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD NJ , Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in the region, has welcomed Maureen Molé as a Realtor Associate in its Ridgewood-West office located in Ridgewood, NJ. Her addition is part of the agency’s ongoing growth and expansion throughout northern New Jersey.

“We are very excited to welcome Maureen to our Special Properties family,” said Ilija Pavlovic, President and CEO of Special Properties. “Her expertise, experience and record of success are very synergistic with our ongoing commitment to provide clients with the highest levels of customer service in the industry. Maureen’s addition to our team brings yet another new and unique perspective to our team of agents.”

Posted on May 15, 2019May 14, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey AG Sues Chemical Companies for Making Toxic Fire Fighting Foam

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner (DEP) Catherine R. McCabe, and Acting Division of Consumer Affairs Director Paul Rodríguez announced today that the State has filed a lawsuit against companies for manufacturing and selling firefighting foam products in New Jersey for decades despite knowing those products released toxic and harmful chemicals into the environment.

Posted on May 14, 2019September 3, 2021 by James — 2 Comments

Reader says , “The field is being replaced at a cost of $600,000 earlier than expected because it was installed in a flood plain”

photo by Boyd Loving

” The field is being replaced at a cost of $600,000 earlier than expected because it was installed in a flood plain. In the last 8 years it has happened several times and has required many thousands of dollars in repairs besides the regular maintenance costs. The crumb rubber washes into the abutting brooks and is an environmental hazard. While grass fields are recommended in flood plains, new products are on the market which are made from organic components that are not as hazardous as crumb rubber to the environment and are 30 percent cooler when exposed to the sun which makes the turf service healthier and safer for the players. The new geofill field was recently installed at Maple Field which exists in the same flood plain. It is considered a success by players ,coaches and village administrators and grounds personnel alike. The Board of Education is installing crumb rubber once again. Their logic for doing this defies comprehension. “

Posted on May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 60th Annual Young People’s Scholarship Exhibition: Call For Entries

Ridgewood_Art_Institute_theridgewoodblog

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Do you know a Young Aspiring Artist between the ages of 8 and 17? What a perfect opportunity to introduce them to the Ridgewood Art Institute Their work will be hung in our beautiful galleries and family members and friends can view the work at our Opening Reception, where awards will be also be announced. Original artwork, done either independently or at school is welcome.

Posted on May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

RIDGEWOOD 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

2019 Sponsorship Opportunities

2019 Sponsor letter

2019 Sponsor Form

All sponsorship levels include your name listed on our website. Please see our sponsorship form for more details on all the benefits of becoming a sponsor. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or have any questions please contact Leigh Gilsenan at [email protected] or 201-637-2329. Thank you for contributing to our annual tradition!

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Reader says we “need to be proactive rather than reactive ” in Historic Preservation

60187756 2203412986378628 3751677800189263872 n

photo 11th of May 1647 – Peter Stuyvesant arrives in New Amsterdam

” Anyone who had $275k to purchase and was willing to shell out over $10k in taxes a year could have had this house. It’s been for sale for over a decade until a sheriff’s sale. Why didn’t the BCHS step in before it was falling apart? If they care about the historic homes, they need to be proactive rather than reactive and fight before the new, legal owner(s) buys one of these properties. “

Posted on May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

New Jersey Gas Tax Now 10th Highest in the Nation and Road rank 4th worst.

file photo by Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewooed NJ, USA Today reports that New Jersey now has the 10th high gas tax , and we now know that gas tax increases are all but guaranteed, New Jersey will work its way to the top.

Currently the State gas tax: 37.1 cents per gallon, Gas price, this is a bit old we’d guess more like $2.90 but USA Today reports $2.61 per gallon (13th highest) .The total take for state and federal taxes as percent of gas price: 14.2 percent (10th highest) and here is the big one ,wait for it the percent of roadway in sub-optimal condition: 29.4 percent (fourth highest).