photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
May 16,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A Volkswagen Jetta was just one casualty of a fast moving rain/wind storm that swept through Northwest Bergen County at approximately 7 PM on Sunday, 05/15. Electric service to a home at 428 George Street in Ridgewood was severed when this large tree limb fell. Fallen tree limbs were also reported in neighboring Glen Rock and Hawthorne.
Ridgewood NJ, readers continue to takes issue with Gwenn “drunken tiriad” at village hall after the humiliating defeat of the Aronsohn slate .Many residents can’t get over the fact that Gwenn lost it the night everyone met at the Community Center to hear the election results. She certainly had been drinking but that really is a non issue( Many drunks are nice!) .
Gwenn literally went into the face of a resident screaming and cursing and saying, ” Are you fucking gloating” and other curses. Her extremely rude husband who,is known for his rudeness, grabbed her to take her away all the while smiling and saying, ” we have freedom of speech, she can say anything she wants!” A classy act .
All three of the outgoing council members have demonstrated serious narcissistic rage issues. So many have witnessed these rants or have been the victim of them.
They have held these anti free speech civility meetings for two years basically attacking everything and everyone but themselves.
If the new council is only better in this department, we are most definitely in a better place. The behavior has affected so many areas of village government including not allowing for real conversation about problems in the departments.
Add that to the fact that the village manager acted as a 6th council member and was encouraged to do so made it impossible for Susan and Mike to have the impact they tried so hard for.
Fortunately, for residents a perfect storm developed: so many citizen groups with a variety of issues speaking out at once. There was no way they were going to beat that and that it is why they tried to push everything through in such an aggressive manner so quickly.
May 10, 2016
The list of award winners, including The Valley Hospital, represents hospitals that create an extraordinary patient experience for women and their families by providing exceptional care.“We are proud to once again be recognized as one of the nation’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System. “It’s a testament to the priority Valley nurses, physicians and staff place on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and their families.”
The America’s 100 Best Hospitals scoring process is unique in that it is the only national list that focuses on what matters most to women when choosing a hospital. For 2016, the most important considerations were patient’s willingness to recommend, doctor and nurse communications, staff help, pain management, cleanliness and explanation of medications, in that order. The qualification process begins with scores derived by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for each hospital in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database. Our national survey of women determines which questions in the HCAHPS survey, completed by patients after discharge, are most important to them in determining their satisfaction with their hospital stay. The responses to those questions, weighted accordingly, results in a numeric score for each hospital reporting valid HCAHPS data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“Women are the Chief Medical Officer for the household, making upwards of 90 percent of all healthcare decisions. Considering she bears the responsibility of making these incredibly important decisions, the Women’s Choice Award offers a trusted solution by identifying the hospitals that have proven superior patient experience. Finally, a source that shares her values and priorities is available,” said Delia Passi, CEO and Founder of the Women’s Choice Award.
For more information on the 2016 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience visit https://www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/best-hospitals/100s-best/.
when : Monday, May 16th @ 7:00pm
who : Member of the Punk Rock Band X, John Doe will sign his new book: Under the Big Black Sun
where : Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Ridgewood NJ, X is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977. Established among the first wave of American punk, the original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D. J. Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993. After a period of inactivity during the mid to late 1990s, X reunited in the early 2000s, and currently tours.
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 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
Ridgewood Nj, We picked this post up from it Takes a Ridgewood Village page on Facebook.We had to read it twice I could not believe it .
from Audra Guscott Shelko
Hi everyone. I’m looking for some help. My son, John, was riding his bike home from Ridgewood Cycle yesterday, May 14th . Around 3:30PM he was struck on his bike by an SUV in the Ben & Jerry’s intersection. The car threw him from the bike, and ran over the bike but was able to stop before hitting him again while on the ground. The driver asked if he was OK and then left. She didn’t get out to wait with him for help, offer to call mom or ask how he was getting home on a broken bike. I called the police when he got home and John wasn’t able to provide much information. It happened quickly and he was pretty shaken up.
Other drivers stopped to ask if he was OK but no one contacted the police. So I’m posting to see if anyone was at Ben & Jerry’s, East Coast Burger or in town for sidewalk sale days and saw/heard anything. If so, please contact the Ridgewood Police or me at [email protected].
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New Jersey courts have established a three-part test that, in essence, provides that for an organization to be entitled to property tax exemption, it must show that:
1. it is organized exclusively for a charitable purpose (or other qualifying purpose enumerated in the statute);
2. its property is actually used for such a charitable purpose (or the specific qualifying purpose applicable to that organization); and
3. its use and operation of the property is not for profit.
Morristown Hospital failed the third test, so will Valley.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn will be joined by Brian M. Stolar, President and CEO, of The Pinnacle Companies and John Arenas, CEO, of Serendipity Labs on Tuesday, May 17, 5:00-6:00 p.m. to host a ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase newly renovated Lincoln Building’s premium workspace, vibrant lounges and event space in Ridgewood.
This will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for New Jersey’s first Serendipity Labs coworking location in Ridgewood. The three-story, 8,500-square-foot premium workspace with vibrant, upscale lounges, ideation studios, work bars, event venue space and a café are all located in the iconic, newly renovated Lincoln building right across the street from the Ridgewood train station at 45 North Broad Street.
“Independent professionals, entrepreneurs, remote and mobile workers working in and around Ridgewood will now have a premium workplace and meeting venue offering a level of hospitality that rivals boutique hotels,” says Brian M. Stolar, CEO of The Pinnacle Companies, the exclusive Serendipity Labs area franchisee for Northern New Jersey.
May 14,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ ,In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work that they do in our nation’s communities. Henceforth ,The Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood proclaimed the week of May 15 through May 21 as Emergency Medical Services Weekand encourages the community to support Ridgewood Emergency Services and all of their programs, ceremonies and activities. The members of Ridgewood Emergency Services are 24/7 ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need. These members engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. The Village Council recognized the value and accomplishments of the Ridgewood Emergency Services with the 2016 theme “EMS STRONG-CALLED TO CARE”. The proclamation was presented to Chief/Director Tony Lillo with members of Ridgewood Emergency Service present at the May 10th Village Council meeting.
On any given day, Ridgewood Emergency Service EMT’s help save lives by responding to medical emergencies, including heart attack, difficulty breathing, a fall or accident, drowning, cardiac arrest, stroke, drug overdose or acute illness. The Ridgewood responders care for their patients’ medical needs and show caring and compassion to their patients in their most difficult moments. For the first 4 months of 2016, Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to over 530 requests for assistance while spending over 6500 hours being on duty and training away from their own families. Please find out more about Ridgewood Emergency Services at https://ridgewood911.
Spotlight on Child Trafficking for Walk-a-Thon
May 12,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Durga Tree International is holding their third annual Lacing Up for Freedom Walk-a-thon on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Since the majority of people Durga Tree serves around the globe are vulnerable minors and their mothers, this year’s
theme is Walking to End Child Trafficking. Registration is complimentary for all,including leashed canine companions. Prizes are awarded to walkers who reach tiered fundraising goals. There will be children’s activities, a live music duo, sponsored
beverages/breakfast snacks and lunch following the walk. This year, Durga Tree is proud to partner with Alleva Construction, our water station sponsor for the second year in a row; Rise Fitness, our backpack prize sponsor; and Antonella Romano Stone & Tile, our Reusable Water Bottle prize sponsor.
The five-mile walk will be held at the Ridgewood,NJ, Wild Duck Pond, rain or shine. Registration and information can be found here:
https://www.wizathon.com/lacing-up-for-freedom/index.php.
At three years old, this collaborative non-profit organization, co-created by Beth and Tim Tiger and Jess Hoertel, has raised over $300,000 to aid in the war against Modern Slavery. As a project driven non-profit organization, they work with grassroot
organizations around the world who are on the ground actively working to end this epidemic. Durga Tree International’s mission is to “take the homework out of becoming involved in this movement by qualifying hardworking, worthy organizations from around the world, and then becoming the fundraising vehicle they so desperately need.”
Additional Durga Tree International events are planned for 2016, including volunteer immersion trips to Guatemala and India, and the fourth annual benefit gala in October 2016. For more information on the gala as well as other events and opportunities, visit
their website, https://durgatreeinternational.org. They can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 973-461-6621.
May 12, 2016
The staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, beautiful weather and great sales drew big crowds for the opening of the Ridgewood Spring Sidewalk Sale .
The sale goes from Thursday May 12th to Saturday, May 14, 2016 ,from 10am to 6pm .
Participating stores:
Savvy chic Consignment – Cottage Ave.
Shopettes – Chestnut St.
Suite 201 – S. Walnut St.
Just Our Shoes/Mepisto – N. Walnut
S. Broad St.
B. Witching & Bath
Alba
E. Ridgewood Ave.
Shoe – Inn
Shelly Glam
Oasis
Ridgewood Eyewear
California Closet
Just our Shoes
Hot Jewelry Box
Beauty Plus
Duxiana
Studio 201
Gardnier & Co.
Loft 41
Hocus Pocus
Pink Bungalow
P. Smith
Femmebot
Kate Spade
Ridgewood Bootery
Gigi’s
Anik Ridgewood
Racefaster
Red Velvet Lux
Eat your Spinach
Alex And ANi
Victor’s
Learning Express
Running Company
GAP
Fox’s
Bookends
Double Take Consignment
Gypsy Warrior
The Green Olive Branch
Pangea
Lucky Brand
Panico Salon
ConnectOne Bank
SALES SALES SALES SALES SALES SALES SALES
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood Touch A Truck a Major Success
Ridgewood NJ, To the delight of what appeared to be every small child living in Ridgewood, selected Ridgewood EMS, fire, and police personnel (along with about one half dozen of their specialized motor vehicles) participated in the annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce “Touch-A-Truck” event on Thursday, 05/12. The event was held in Van Neste Square, the epicenter of RIdgewood’s Central Business District. Several staff members of the Ridgewood Public Library were on hand to conduct a truck related “Story Time” in the park next to the display of Village owned motor vehicles. Ridgewood Councilman Michael Sedon was one of several parent spotted racing from truck to truck during the well attended event.
May 12,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, “Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld will be available for her monthly ‘Meet the Manager’ session in the Village Hall Court Room on Saturday, May 14th from 9am to 12 Noon. You may make an appointment by calling 201/670-5500 x203.”
Anybody who works in H.R. could give her some tips on job hunting. Is it too soon for a farewell party?
May 12,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Fourth of July is proud to have been named, for the 10th year in a row, “Best Parade” and “Best Fireworks” by 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen!!
“As a private organization, we are so proud to continue this strong tradition!! Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who make this event so special and here’s to 10 more years of putting on the best parade and fireworks in Bergen County!!”
Cheers,
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee
Don’t miss your chance to become a Sponsor for the Ridgewood Fourth of July. We offer many advertising opportunities at both the parade and fireworks. What better way to gain exposure for your business than at one of the largest events in the village!
Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Thanks for all those that Support the Tradition!!!
Ridgewood NJ, Today MAY 12, 2016 is Keller Williams Red Day, the day we give back to our communities around the world.
What is Red Day?
Introduced in 2009, RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is Keller Williams Realty’s annual day of service. Each year on the second Thursday of May, associates celebrate Mo Anderson’s birthday by spending the day away from their businesses serving worthy organizations and causes in their communities. RED Day is just another example of our commitment to each other and to the cities and towns where we live and work. Join us!
