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Reader says , “The illusion of buying in RW as it is a commuter village is also becoming a tough sell”

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“Right walk or leave early. As a resident who pays ever increasing taxes, over $200 a month to park in a lot for residences some of whom pay $35-55k year in taxes. All to get on a train that cost $300 a month that the commute has increased by at least 30 minutes a day, requires a switch to midtown, and are trouble prone.

The illusion of buying in RW as it is a commuter village is also becoming a tough sell. We bought here as the village used to support commuters and accomdate some of their requirements. All of this is driven by the ever increasing need for more and more fees to feed the out of control spending

Ridiculous planning and leadership”

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Goat Apprehended by Ridgewood Police at Valleau Cemetery

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Ridgewood NJ, Here is something we don’t do every day. The Ridgewood Police Department recovered an abandon goat at Valleau Cemetery this morning. If you have any information about where it may have come from please contact the Police desk. 201-670-5519.

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“Smash & Grab” Style Burglary Hits Broad Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood police are currently investigating an apparent “smash & grab” burglary that took place at Super Cellars, 32 South Broad Street. The incident is likely to have taken place late Thursday night or early Friday morning.

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Reader Voices Serious Concerns At Ken Smith Crossing

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“The Infamous bike lane is really prominent in the accompanying picture. It is rarely used by bikers( too dangerous), has compromised safe turns from Broad Street and West Ridgewood Avenue and unless it is completely removed and 2 lanes restored under the bridge going to the west side, the apartment complex going up at the old Ken Smith Motors site will create serious concerns at that intersection which is already bad enough.”

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Reader says, “Some of us have to get to work by train and have no option other to drive and park at the station”

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What are we supposed to do? The lot is typically full before 6:45 am. Residents are just getting kicked around. Some of us have to get to work by train and have no option other to drive and park at the station.

Why didn’t the village preplan this and not issue non resident stickers to reduce the number of cars? There are ways to plan things. Really poor leadership, planning, and just a slap to commuters already stressed by a tough train ride

Unacceptable leadership we need a solution

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Shred Day in Ridgewood will take place on Saturday, April 13, NOT ON APRIL 6th

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Ridgewood NJ, As a correction to the 2019 calendar, Shred Day in Ridgewood will take place on Saturday, April 13, NOT ON APRIL 6th, as stated in the calendar.  It will take place at the Graydon Pool Parking Lot from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., Rain or Shine. Residents will be able to watch their documents on camera as they are securely shredded by Information Destruction Systems, which will then be recycled by Atlantic Coast Fibers.  Limit of five 5 file-size boxes per vehicle.  Free to all Ridgewood residents and businesses only.  Place items for shredding in a paper bag or a cardboard box.  No plastic bags will be allowed.

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Early Bird Registration for Graydon Pool is Now Open

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Ridgewood NJ, Early Bird Registration for Graydon Pool is now open, and will run through April 30th, with a 10% discount on resident membership for adults and children.  Please go to the Village website, www.ridgewoodnj.net, and click on the picture of Graydon Pool, for additional information.

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Jeffrey Voigt – Mr. Code of Conduct

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Ridgewood NJ, In an ironic twist, Councilman Jeffrey Voigt reported at the April 3 Village Council meeting on the proposed “Ridgewood Community Center Rules of Conduct.”  As Council liaison to The Community Center Advisory Board, he was apparently part of the discussion in which the new Code of Conduct for the Community Center was developed.  So here you have an elected official who on several occasions (not once, but multiple times) has called a man FATSO, even following him through a bank parking lot shouting this body-shaming insult.  And he called a citizen a “douchebag” on the microphone at a Village Council meeting.  He lost his temper with The Village Manager at a public meeting,  telling her “I’m f’ing pissed,” when the Manager fulfilled a legal request by the Mayor for documents.  And there are several, in fact many, other instances in which his conduct has been anything but exemplary.  We can’t wait to see the rules that he comes up with for appropriate behavior in the Community Center, considering that his benchmark is so low. 

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Reader says the Trees are ALL THAT REMAINS of the good old Ridgewood

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“Don’t start cutting the trees down…. They are ALL THAT REMAINS of the good old Ridgewood.
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Long gone are all of Ridgewood’s other unique and desirable qualities…
gone is the premier education;
gone is the right leaning sensibilities;
gone is the attractive, robust and welcoming downtown;
gone is the civility;
gone is the non-partisan, common sense government.
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All that remains are the “lovely trees” and the “tradition” of excellence…
So please… Don’t cut down the trees… they are the only “real” things that remain in Ridgewood.”

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IMPORTANT UPDATE – RIDGEWOOD TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

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IMPORTANT UPDATE – TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

– ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING PREMIUM HANG TAGS

**EFFECTIVE: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019**

• THE TRAIN STATION LOT WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEXT 3-4 MONTHS FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITION OF 35 PARKING SPACES

• DURING THE CONSTRUCTION UP TO 40 PARKING SPACES BE UNAVAILABLE

• YOUR PREMIUM HANG TAG ALLOWS YOU TO PARK IN ALL LOTS. THESE LOTS INCLUDE: HUDSON LOT (YOU MAY PARK IN THE 3 ROWS FARTHEST AWAY FROM BROAD STREET), PROSPECT LOT, CHESTNUT LOT, NORTH WALNUT LOT AND COTTAGE PLACE LOT

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES OR SPACES DESIGNATED AS HUDSON LOT PERMITS ONLY

-ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING METERS OR PARKMOBILE

• IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY PAYING METERS OR USING PARKMOBILE AND CAN’T FIND A PARKING SPACE AT THE TRAIN STATION: ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE COTTAGE PLACE LOT IS AVAILABLE USING KIOSK OR PARKMOBILE

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION
DURING THIS CONSTRUCTION

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Reader says , ” I hate taking trees and green space no matter how small “

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” Hated Paul’s giant garage, don’t think at this point we need the smaller version but most of all I hate taking trees and green space no matter how small for more for extra spaces at the Train Station which will not make a difference in the end and will cost commuters an arm and a leg. Also agree with the post about over regulation in the CBD. If anything is going to hurt the downtown businesses it will be this. I almost feel like first come first served would be a better plan and open up the streets with free parking. It has been done on other town “

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Reader says , “We have reluctantly decided to give up on Ridgewood”

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“Well after almost 30 years in town and countless hours of debate we have reluctantly decided to give up on RW. We raised our children here, made some good friends, and enjoy many aspects of the area. But the village has just sucked every bit of tolerance from us. Property taxes north of $40,000 that will never go down, parking rates that are just ridiculous, can’t water the lawn, rampant nepotism and weak selfish leaders, an awful expensive commute to NYC, and a $111,000,000 school budget have combined to drive us out. All of this with NJ state seeming to do everything it can to also drive people out.

Anyone looking for a nice house on the west side let us know. Wish all well”

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Reader asks how can newcomers make Ridgewood great again?

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” I’ve observed a series of these Ridgewood-trashing posts on this blog. Poorly written, without any details aside from occasional reference to “gargantuan garage” or “getting overwhelmed with affordable housing.”
I’m the afore-mentioned transplant from NYC, although I consider myself a conservative by today’s standards. What’s your message to me exactly? To vote down village exco? To sell my house and move to greener pastures… in Dallas? What exactly are you offering? Where is the link to community events where the Reader gets off his ass and shares with newcomers how to make Ridgewood great again? Where I come from we take leadership and leave complaining to ex wives. Common, Reader, you could do better than that! “

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RIDGEWOOD SUMMER DAY CAMP 2019

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Summer Day Camp is for children entering Grades 1 through 6 in September. It will be held weekdays for six weeks, 9 am to 1:30 pm, Tuesday, June 25 through Friday, August 2, 2019.

The camp will be held at the Stable, Maple Park East, Graydon Pool, Leuning Park, Veteran’s Field and the Community Center at Village Hall.

Activities include organized games, arts and crafts, swimming at Graydon Pool, optional trips and fun special events. Children are to bring a bag lunch and beverages.

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