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Ridgewood NJ, Back by popular demand , welcome to NJWS Tuba Christmas 2018! Below is a review of the day and hopefully will answer any questions you have.
When Is the Event: December 15, 2018
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Deliver subpar services at extraordinary costs long enough and the masses will accept that normal and attack those who expect excellence. At 40k a year taxes I expect more. As an example it is actually now cheaper for us to get a non resident glen rock train station sticker and park there
The village schedule had the leaves being picked up before the Thanksgiving holiday. Most of the houses followed directions and had leaves in the street as per the rules severely reducing street parking and restricting car traffic. They are all still there .
Many folks had visitors over the holiday who had no place to park as the village missed all of their published dates. If a homeowner caused this mess he would be fined, I understand the frustration. Why publish a schedule if it can be easily changed.? The poster is correct that if you can fine homeowners for creating a hazard and no parking the village should be held to a least the same standard.
Someone’s head should roll for this major screw up by the BOE’s IT department, but we know from past experience with similar boondoggles by municipal government entities (e.g., the theft of over 3/4 million dollars worth of parking utility revenue), that NO ONE WILL EVEN BE DISCIPLINED, let alone fired.
This is a HUGE embarrassment for Ridgewood taxpayers and the Ridgewood Public School System. Property values are certain to take a hit from this.
Voters should take note of the names of Board members who were on duty when this occurred (Ms. Brogan, Ms. Krauss, Mr. Morgan, and Ms. Smith-Wilson) and vote them out when their respective seats are up for grabs.
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, is warning parishioners that there is a scam going around. It purports to be a request from Fr. Ron for money. It is a scam, using a similar email address. If you get such a request, please ignore it. Always be sure to check for the correct email address.
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Ridgewood NJ, Small Business Saturday is November 24th, 2018 Skip the Mall. Ridgewood has it all!!
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is proud to support Small Business Saturday® this Nov 24.
Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to help strengthen local economies. Today, it’s a holiday shopping tradition and part of a nationwide Shop Small® Movement dedicated to uniting communities and supporting all kinds of small businesses. From the corner store to your favorite diner to a trendy boutique, it’s unique small businesses like yours that help local communities stay vibrant.
Join us this Nov 24th to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Holiday Shopping at the stores you love!
Please visit our stores via our chamber guide and website.
www.experienceridgewood.com or like us on facebook at ridgewoodchamberofcommerce.
please Support our ridgewood local retailers during small business saturday on november 24th, 2018
Sat, November 24, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Retail Stores, Downtown Ridgewood and the West side
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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Guild on Small Business Saturday for Winterfest and start the Holiday countdown! Support your local merchants ,enjoy the horse drawn cart, trackless train rides ,free hot chocolate and the ice sculptures .
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Ridgewood NJ, Shoppers across the U.S. are getting ready to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, celebrated this year on November 24th, and their local economic impact could be significant. According to the new Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express, an average two-thirds ($0.67) of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community.
The Ridgewood Guild will also be hosting it’s 9th Annual Winterfest! The fun starts at 12:00 noon .
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If not for the jobs in NYC the majority of NJ residents would be on the unemployment Line.
Corporate employers have left the state, knowing full well competent employees are willing to move along with them.
The only reason others have not left is due to state corporate welfare tax deals to keep them here.
Businesses will NEVER move here.
As the Internet connects us together for telecommuting, there will be no need to live close to NYC and work.
The only people left here will be the public employees whose unions have killed the golden goose…the same people who leave the state after retiring hand have their NJ taxpayer paid over generous Cadillac health care benefits while collecting the check in North Carolina.
The way to solve the state budget problem is to tax any public pension checks that get sent out of state
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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale continues its 53rd season with its signature An Ars Musica Holiday featuring the voices of the New Jersey State Children’s Chorus and the Ars Musica Brass and Percussion Ensemble. The performance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
So far we have about $13mn in debt obligations related to parking garage bonding’s… given the historical pattern of delays, expensive ‘change orders’, and cost overruns associated with any project the Village has financed ($500K golden toilet anyone?), my guess is this will come in over $20 million and run at an operating loss of more than $1 million annually. And that’s without ‘coin boy’ and his enablers stealing our quarters. All this, just as interest rates spike. It adds up to more financial lunacy from the Village, and taxpayers get screwed again.
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Ridgewood NJ, Opportunity for support: RHS DECA is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts as a fundraiser for their chapter. The deadline to order is Friday, November 30 at 10 p.m. Krispy Kreme will be available for pick up at RHS from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, December 7 or they can be delivered later that day to your house. Doughnuts are sold in dozens and are all one kind (original and flavored options available and detailed in the form). ?? Original glazed are $10 per dozen and the flavored doughnuts are $12 per dozen. Payment can be in the form or cash or check (made payable to: RHS Association DECA) and dropped off or mailed to RHS (RHS DECA, Attn: Mrs. Mendez, 627 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450). These details are also provided in this Google Form link.
https://goo.gl/forms/S6fYBXmCMBeFfexc2
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Ridgewood NJ, Today at 2 PM – 4 PM , DON’T MISS THIS Record release and signing event for *Ridgewood’s own* celebrated SOUL GREAT and former lead singer of the famed, “Epitome of Sound,” Eugene Thomas!
Have a chat with Eugene and get your record signed! Special guest appearance by Starpoint Radio’s ANDY LOTHIAN of The New Jersey Connection!
There will be appetizers, beverages AND a raffle to WIN A FREE RECORD PLAYER!
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Everyone should be focused on the rates required in the future to pay the debt service on the garage. Meter rates will be too high, the majority of retail businesses in town will suffer only a few nearby restaurants will benefit. A pending fiscal disaster, being backstopped by residents.
The 2-1 YES vote did not sufficiently outline the costs of the garage. The NO voters likely considered the costs. The majority of the YES voters thought it was “free”, of would be totally self sustaining.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers were well prepared for the storm that caught many by surprise. Making a difficult commute and getting around the Village. Chief Tony Lillo stated that “our line officers reached out to additional volunteers in advance of the storm which resulted in us staffing 4 Emergency Vehicles with over 1 dozen volunteers. There were multiple EMS calls and also traffic assistance calls during the intensity of the storm”, said Chief Tony Lillo. “ The Ridgewood Emergency Services are on call, 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter what the weather brings, we are ready to serve,” Chief Lillo concluded. Please support the Ridgewood Emergency Services through FOREST. (Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams).
