Tag: Ridgewood NJ

Posted on by — 13 Comments

“Smash & Grab” car break ins hit County Duck Pound !

43742810 971327196386647 8821007466067132416 o

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of  the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department officers investigated multiple “smash & grab” car break ins that occurred on Wednesday afternoon,10/10, in a parking lot of the Ridgewood Wild Duck Pond, 1133 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. Items of an unknown nature were taken from at least three (3) vehicles after windows were smashed open in each. No suspects were identified. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department’s Bureau of Criminal Identification was reportedly en route to the scene to collect evidence.

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Social Service Association fall kick off event!

IMG 3569 2

the staff of the Ridgeood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Social Service Association fall kick off event!  A casual, fun party to benefit Social Service Association featuring the Declan Power band.  www.ssaridgewood.org

SSA is a Ridgewood based organization that currently assists approx 125 families in Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff with food vouchers, small financial help, weekly pantry visits, Thanksgiving meals, Holiday gifts, camperships and much more!  #neighborshelpingneighbors

Posted on by — 2 Comments

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL BUDGET ELECTION PRESENTATION AND HEARING

money-growing-on-tree-image-8

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Susan Knudsen made a statement for the Ridgewood Village Council requesting a rescheduled joint meeting date to discuss this topic. BOE member Jennie Smith Wilson gave a Board presentation outlining the facts and regulations that pertain to Ridgewood’s school budget vote and Board member elections. The presentation was followed by a period of public comment. Two more dates for public comment on this issue are scheduled for the Board meetings of November 5 and 19.

Click here to view the resolution approved by the Board at their September 17, 2018 Regular Public Meeting regarding the school budget election .

Presentation: https://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=15982261

Continue reading RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL BUDGET ELECTION PRESENTATION AND HEARING

Posted on by — 10 Comments

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 8:00 P.M.

chickens1

20181010 – Village Council Regular Public Meeting
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 8:00 P.M.

Continue reading VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 8:00 P.M.

Posted on by — 4 Comments

Section 265- 1B of the Village of Ridgewood Code it clearly states that Columbus Day is a holiday with respect to parking rates.

WP 20180906 10 50 33 Pro

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, yesterday on Columbus day a resident reported that they were approached by a uniformed “officer” (unknown whether police or parking) who told them that payment for parking was necessary today, Columbus Day. however according to Section 265- 1B of the Village Code it clearly states that Columbus Day is a holiday with respect to parking rates.  That means free parking.

This of course begs the question: Were there any summonses issued for either overtime parking or failure to pay? If so, will all of these summonses be voided without the necessity for recipients to appear in court, or to visit the municipal court office? And, if payment is received for an unlawfully issued summons, will monies be returned?

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Annual Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST) Fund Drive

photo 1183637548317947

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Please check your mail boxes for the Annual Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST) Fund Drive letter which has been mailed to all residents and businesses in the Village. Your charitable tax-deductible donation supports the Ridgewood Emergency Services (RES) volunteer first responders in their mission to serve the Village.

Continue reading Annual Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST) Fund Drive

Posted on by — Leave a comment

In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue

beautiful christopher columbus ships images 11

Here is the complete 1492 poem:

IN 1492
In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.

He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.

A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.

Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.

Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.

Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.

October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!

“Indians! Indians!” Columbus cried;
His heart was filled with joyful pride.

But “India” the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.

The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice.

Columbus sailed on to find some gold
To bring back home, as he’d been told.

He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain.

The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.

Posted on by — 6 Comments

Reader says The value of my house since 2005 has gone down and overall high end values have been reduced 10-30%

for sale Ridgewood_Real_Estate_theRodgewopodblog

file photo by Boyd Loving

As a long time resident of Ridgewood my observation is that we are sinking fast and no one is working to save things. The value of my house since 2005 has gone down and overall high end values have been reduced 10-30%. Real numbers we paid 2.5m in 2005 rebuilt the entire house for an added cost of almost 1m and recently appraised at 1.7m and can’t sell it. This when taxes have gone from 27k to over 40k. The schools have eroded, the village is in shabby shape in many places, the commute to NYC assuming a village resident can get a parking spot after 6:45am is awful requiring a dreaded switch (no direct trains).
Really a shame and a study in how weak and inexperienced leadership can really drive down a community. We keep electing lightweights to village, school, and other positions and expect change.
Look for my house. Is is one of many with a for sale sign out front. Real sad but really time to go

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Village of Ridgewood Offices Closed Columbus Day – October 8, 2018

beautiful christopher columbus ships images 11

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, All Village offices will be closed on October 8, 2018, in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup and the Recycling Center will also be closed. The Recycling Center will be open on October 6, 2018. The Police Department, on the second floor of Village Hall, will be open on this holiday. All offices will open again on October 9, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Posted on by — Leave a comment

B.GOOD, the farm-to-table restaurant , announces it’s rolling out its Fall seasonal menu items

image001

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, B.GOOD, the farm-to-table restaurant , announces it’s rolling out its Fall seasonal menu items this Thursday, October 4. B.GOOD’s Fall favorites feature fresh locally sourced seasonal ingredients all with the better-quality ingredients that B.GOOD is known for. New seasonal menu items include:
Butternut Soup
4-Bean Chili
Roasted Butternut Salad
The Green Chile Burger
Lucy Blue Smoothie
Apple Bacon Bowl (Available 10/17)

Continue reading B.GOOD, the farm-to-table restaurant , announces it’s rolling out its Fall seasonal menu items

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Y Coffee and Conversation on October 11

E Lamour1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Members are invited to join us for Coffee and Conversation with our CEO Ernest Lamour on Thursday October 11 from 9:30-10:30AM!
You’re invited to join the Y team for coffee and a light breakfast in our conference room and to share your ideas on the future vision of the Ridgewood Y!
We will have a second Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, October 25 at 7 -8:30pm for the convenience of people who may wish to attend an evening session. Refreshments will be served!
We look forward to a collaborative open discussion with our members to keep our Y moving forward into the future!

Join us as we discuss the vision & future of the Y

October 11 – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM or
October 25 – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Conference Room

Posted on by — 6 Comments

Reader says We actually need an emergency cost reduction plan for the next 18 to 24 months

Ridgewood Village Hall theridgewoodblog.net 17

We actually need an emergency cost reduction plan for the next 18 to 24 months.lets start with suspension of all but
the most serious Utility work where police idle in front of
minor utility work on side streets for no justifiable reason ,
when PSEG can be tasked on 90days notice to provide
OWN employee flag workers OR SUBS to protect the work site.
Let PSEG PAY THEIR PENSIONS AND Benefits .
For major wire or street closure or main Avenue Gas projects then let’s
focus the town police use where needed for those major
risks along with PSEG flaggers.
People we have to begin to get our house In order.
TOWN SPENDING IS OUT OF CONTROL.Day of reckoning ahead. People selling and moving out all around us…

Posted on by — Leave a comment

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DEA TakeBack2018 Facebook post Final1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents are invited to clean out their medicine cabinets safely and anonymously at Ridgewood Police Headquarters on October 27, 2018 from 10am – 2pm.  Concerning this event, The United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website states: “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.  The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.”

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report – Q3

25-healthy-foods-opener

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Retail Food Establishments Q3 2018 Inspection Report . The Q3 report shows no restaurants in the Village with an unsatisfactory rating .

The retail food establishment operator shall post the most recent evaluation placard in a conspicuous place so the public may view the placard. The evaluation placard shall identify that the establishment is one of the following:

Continue reading Ridgewood Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report – Q3