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Call of Suspicious Activity Results in Arrests on Cliff Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that patrol units were dispatched to Cliff Street on October 26th for a report of suspicious activity in progress. Patrol units located a person matching the description provided by the caller in the area and upon further investigation a second involved male party was located. As a result of the investigation, a 28 year-old male from Mahwah, N.J. was arrested and charged with hindering apprehension by providing false information, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and drug paraphernalia. The second male, a 28 year-old from Jefferson, N.Y. was also arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia. Both arrestees were transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters, served with criminal complaints and then transported to the Bergen County Jail.

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Please vote Cristopher Kaufman on November 6th

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Hi James,

This is Cristopher Kaufman and I’m running for a seat on the board of education. I wanted to reach out and send you statement that I was hoping to get on your blog.

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November is National Diabetes Month

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department asks: Did you know that 1 in 11 Americans today suffer from Diabetes? Despite its prevalence, diabetes is an invisible disease. It affects men and women, people young and old, and people of all races, shapes and sizes. Often there are no outward signs from the 29 million Americans who fight this chronic illness every day. That’s why there is a critical need to foster awareness and education while breaking down stereotypes, myths and misunderstandings about this growing public health crisis that affects so many of us.

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Readers ask ,” What part of this equation don’t you understand? “

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What part of this equation don’t you understand?
Employees are not parking any further away. The empty spots are a direct result of the increased meter rates. any merchant in town can tell you how bad the numbers are of late. We understand that the social gadflys are aghast at the sight of a parking garage and the above article tries to float the issue without directly addressing it. Cute. Boneheaded move for the village as usual as they simply drove all the customers away. Lots of options out there and Downtown Ridgewood is not one of them.

The merchants I’ve spoken with in the Broad Street area have said business is off since the kiosks came in. In my experience, I see drivers u-turning all over the place into and out of spots – in front of cops, to boot. Safety has dropped below meter revenue & leaf fines in priorities of the VH and police department.

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Reader says , “What is needed are fewer cars more public transportation”

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What is needed are fewer cars more public transportation. NO parking garage here no tearing down of islands at train station. Being satisfied with the room there is without mutilating the town design and encouraging more cars. Stores get enough business the way it is now. Making space for more cars on these narrow streets is wrong from a safety angle, an aesthetic angle, a health pollution angle, a comfort angle meaning more crowding. When town gets built up it will be another city like Hackensack.

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Reader says , “The increase in rates for a resident to park daily at the train station is the ‘straw that broke me”

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The increase in rates for a resident to park daily at the train station is the ‘straw that broke me”
A full day of parking at the station is now $11.00 , $55 a week, $220 a month. All this to wait for a train that will most likely be late or get cancelled. Add the parking fees, to my taxes and I give up.
There is no way to win in RW. I will not be here to see the new garage, visit the new water building, see the next $110M school budget or any of the other financial initiatives. Hate to go, wish you all well.

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Higher Meter Rates Solve Ridgewood’s Central Business District Parking Issues

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Ridgewood NJ, it looks like the Village Council has solved the parking problems in the Central Business District once and for all .  Since the new meter rates went into effect and the Ridgewood Police became more active in ticketing repeat parkers and employees taking up street parking , parking spots now abound .

Several recent trips to the Central Business District we have noticed plenty of parking even on Chestnut street a notoriously difficult street to park .

One reader suggests that perhaps some employees are parking father away searching for free parking or finally using the employee parking .

Employee parking has been a major point of contention  during all the attempts to solve the parking problems .

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Meet the Village of Ridgewood Mayor – Saturday, November 10th 9am to 11am

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Mayor Hache holds “Meet the Mayor” every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room, on the 4th floor of Village Hall. The next time will be November 10th. Please call the Village Clerk’s Office, at 201-670-5500 ext. 206 to make an appointment. You may also drop in, however, if you do so, you will be taken after those with appointments. If no appointments are made, “Meet the Mayor” will be cancelled for that month. Please check the Village website each month, for updates on this event.

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Reader says It is almost hard to believe that Ridgewood (and neighboring towns) have residents that dont know enough to lock their car

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It is almost hard to believe that Ridgewood (and neighboring towns) have residents with sub zero brains–at least as far as preventing robbery. What is so hard to understand about the above placard? It is composed of 4 letter words LOCK, TAKE KEYS. If we actually have residents that can’t understand such simple terms, Ridgewood’s education is in even worse trouble than we thought.

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The League of Women Voters will host a candidates night debate for the Ridgewood School Board Tonight

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Ridgewood NJ, Monday October 29, the League of Women Voters in Ridgewood will host a candidates night debate for the Ridgewood School Board .

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Annual Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Drive

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Ridgewood NJ,Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, will be hosting its annual youth group frozen turkey drive .The group will be collecting frozen turkeys (25lbs or LESS please) for the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson. They will also take any other non-perishable food items as well on Saturday, November 10th – 9AM to 12Noon ,at OLMC Church Parking Lot – School Side

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Unlocked Cars Burglarized on Wickham Way in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that a Wickham Way resident reported being the victim of a burglary and theft on October 22nd. The victim reported two unlocked vehicles which were parked in the driveway were entered during the overnight hours and approximately $300 in cash was removed. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

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Lakeview Drive Landlord Charged With “endangering the welfare ” of Ridgewood Family

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that a Lakeview Drive resident reported she is the victim of endangering the welfare on October 18th. The victim reported she recently rented a residence and the furnace was deemed condemned in 2015. She stated the landlord had knowledge of this condition but turned the furnace on which endangered herself and her family. The victim signed a criminal complaint against the landlord which was forwarded to the Ridgewood Municipal Court for review.

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Stolen Trailer was Located on Grove Street at a Construction Site in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on October 21st a reported stolen trailer was located on Grove Street at a construction site by the victim. The victim reported the trailer was stolen in Paramus, N.J. in 2017 and documented as a stolen vehicle. Patrol confirmed the vehicle was stolen and impounded the trailer pending further investigation. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau investigated the incident and charged a 57 year-old male from North Bergen, N.J. with receiving stolen property. The arrestee was served with a criminal complaint, advised of the pending court date and released.