Ridgewood NJ, The male driver and male passenger of a 1996 Toyota 4 Runner sustained non life threatening injuries in an early Sunday, 05/01, afternoon roll over crash in front of the Valleau Cemetery, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to the incident along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital. Both victims were transported to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle was righted and removed by a flatbed tow truck. Traffic on East Glen Avenue in the vicinity of the crash was detoured until after the vehicle was removed.
Jerry , with Congressman Scott Garrett presenting Korean War Veteran and Wanaque resident Thomas Falato with an award at the Ridgewood 4th parade 2015
May 1st 2016
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Ridgewood Nj, The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is sad to announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” DeSimone on February 10, 2016. Jerry served as committee president beginning in 1977 with a passion that was instrumental in making the Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration what is is today. We would like to thank all of the donors for their pledges in Jerry’s honor.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is an all volunteer, community funded event that receives no direct funding from the Village of Ridgewood. In addition to our generous sponsors and to ensure our tradition continues we need your support! Donate Now at the link below:
Please join us for the 106th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4th, 2016.
The theme for the Parade this year is “America the Beautiful – Celebrating 100 Years of our National Parks” Our theme this yearhonors the creation of the National Park Service through the Organic Act of 1916 signed by President Woodrow Wilson and originated by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Each year, the Fourth of July Celebration Committee chooses a theme that celebrates a certain aspect of American history or culture. The theme also serves as the basis for the float competition held among the town’s elementary schools.
Thank you for your continued support of this great tradition!
Location: Downtown Ridgewood, Various Stores and Restaurants
Save the dates!
Always have fun and SAVE MONEY during Ridgewood Sale Days!
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy three days of experiencing Ridgewood with excellent shopping, discounts and selections galore. Stop by for lunch or dinner at one of Ridgewood’s finest restaurants.
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected]
MLS # 1616293
175 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Stacey S. Hermann, Sales Associate Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/1
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MLS # 1617007
556 Laurel Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, C/C Joseph M. Hurley, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
2016 SEASON Saturday, June 4 to Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016
Daily, 10 am to 7:30 pm
Holiday – July 4th, close 4 pm
CONTACTS
Pool Manager’s Office – 201-670-3376 (in season)
Badge Office – 201-670-5566 (in season only)
Recreation Office at The Stable- 201-670-5560 [email protected]
GRAYDON MEMBERSHIP RATES
RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS – Village priced memberships are available to Ridgewood residents, non-residents who pay local property taxes to the Village of Ridgewood, and employees of the Village of Ridgewood and Board of Education. Proof is required.
ADULT – $120.00
CHILD – (ages 2-15, under 2 free) $110.00
SENIOR – $30.00 (62 and older)
PERMANENT DISABLED – $30.00
DAILY PASS – $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00
NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS – The Village Council and the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to invite all families in the surrounding area to join the Graydon Pool facility for the 2016 summer season.
ADULT (ages 16 and up) – $200.00
CHILD (ages 2-15) – $175.00
GUEST PASSES (must be accompanied by 2016 season member)- $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00
Until last year, I attended only one Village Council meeting in my entire life growing up in Ridgewood. In 1982, I watched in awe as my older brother, Ed, in his red, hand-me-down blazer, represented Orchard School during the “Meet the Mayor” ceremony hosted by Mayor Butler. Ed had a very important issue to address with the Mayor that night – namely, why our neighborhood pals couldn’t use the Bellair tennis courts as our after school street hockey rink. Those were simpler times in Ridgewood, when parents and kids mainly focused on family meals, school work and sports. We didn’t have to worry about whether our elected council members were doing what was best for our Village.
My lack of attendance at Council meetings ended this past September when I rushed from Willard’s “Back to School Night” to the Village Hall meeting about the construction of high density housing. Since then, I have attended or watched every Council meeting – mostly in shock about the “supersizing” of Ridgewood. Like many, I’ve become an “activist” out of pure necessity, meeting with fellow residents, discussing the challenges to the way we live, raising funds, and strategizing about how to preserve everything special about Ridgewood. We skip baseball practices, miss family dinners and go to work bleary-eyed from attending marathon Village Council meetings.
The truth is, I don’t want to do any of it. I want a Ridgewood where my elected Village Council members work together and compromise to make wise decisions that benefit the Village today and in the future. I think Jeff Voigt is the perfect candidate to do just that. I know Jeff and his family as both neighbors and fellow Mount Carmel parishioners. Jeff is very bright. And I admire that he’s also an independent thinker who isn’t running on a ticket. Jeff is very accessible and always willing to have a coffee or chat to hear different points of view. Jeff is honest and pragmatic.
I strongly endorse Jeff Voigt for Council. He will keep our Village a village. He will support sensible growth. He will choose residents over developers. He will give me the comfort that our Village is in good hands so I can go back to just being a dad, husband and coach.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute invites all young artists in Ridgewood and it’s surrounding communities to enter this exhibition. All entrants must be between the ages of 7 and 17. Original artwork, done either independently or at school is welcome. Any size is acceptable, however, all artwork must be framed, WIRED and ready to hang. No computer generated or 3-dimensional artwork will be accepted. Student members of the Ridgewood Art Institute may enter up two pieces, all others may enter one. Entries must be delivered to the Ridgewood Art Institute on Sunday, May 22nd between the hours of 11am and 4pm. The following information must be printed on the back of the artwork: Name,Title, Age, Address, Contact Number, School and Grade.
In addition, you will be required to fill out an entry form on receiving day.
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 5th, 2016 2-4pm
Artwork available for viewing through Friday, June 17th, 2016
Pickup: Saturday, June 18th 2016 11am-4pm
All entries will be judged by the the Ridgewood Art Institute’s instructors. Scholarships in traditional painting and drawing, cash prizes, merchandise awards, certificates of merit and honorable mentions will be awarded.
The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. For more information on class scheduling, this and future events please visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org
Ridgewood NJ, BF has a history of squarely addressing the issue of teen suicide. Six years ago in the wake of the Clementi suicide BF hosted the following presentation (as mentioned on this blog on 10/4/2010). The Ridgewood district should probably host another such event at some point soon:
THIS Wednesday, October 6, [2010] 7:30 p.m., Benjamin Franklin Middle School Auditorium, 335 North Van Dien Avenue.
Parents, staff and adult community members are invited to this important presentation, given by Scott Fritz and Maureen Underwood of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. Scott Fritz is a father who lost a child to suicide, and a founder of the society. Maureen Underwood is a clinical social worker and nationally recognized expert in youth suicide prevention.This presentation is for adults only and will include an opportunity for questions.
For more information contact Dr. Fishbein’s office at (201) 670-2700, ext. 10530. Information about the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide can be found at https://www.sptsnj.org .
Ridgewood NJ , A special election will be held in June on the size of a proposed multi-level parking garage in Ridgewood on Hudson street. The June 21 was chosen because it falls within a date range officials were required to hold a special election.
Saurabh Dani is a Village resident who worked on the “its2Big ” petition and he used the Facebook group “it takes a Villlage to answer some questions about the garage referendum .
Saurabh Dani ,”The issue of 4 story vs 5 story will be decided by the residents. I have no idea why some candidates are claiming that they will be able to over turn that vote. Whatever is the outcome of that vote, the candidates should pledge to support that outcome, instead of signing the pledge for a specific plan.”
Dani goes on ,”My guess – some of them want to distract the residents from real issues – i.e. Valley, conflict of interest, High density housing, and lack of comprehensive master plan.”
Saurabh Dani , “the council had 20 days to act from yesterday (April 27th), as per their bond attorney. They could have easily waited until May 11th to make a decision. Depending on the outcome of the election on May 10th, they could have decided if a special election is really needed. They just wanted to cause a distraction and make a big deal out of special election, so they went ahead on the day of certification to call for a special election on June 21. The mayor had press release ready to circulate when he came for the meeting, while the village clerk had not even announced the results of the certification.”
PSE&G GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – STARTING MAY 2
April 30,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G gas will be starting a major construction project on May 2nd, and continuing for four months. The majority of the work will be on W. Glen Ave. between N. Monroe St. and N. Maple Ave. During the construction W. Glen Ave. will be closed to all vehicular traffic. . A detour plan will be in place during the entire project, with the minimum impact as possible to the public in mind. These detours will be monitored for traffic impacts by police officers daily. PSE&G has sent out notices and a robo-call alert to their customers about the work. Please see the attached plan for phase one detour.
If you have any questions please feel free to call. Below is the list of streets that will have work done on them. Phase one will run with the longest and will run as the other streets are also being worked on.
Streets to be used in the Detour Plan –
West Glen Avenue, between N. Monroe St. and N. Maple Ave
E. Glen Ave., between Fairfield Av. and George St.
Lawrence Court,
Heights Road, Monte Vista and Madison Pl.
Alpine Tr.
Colwell Ct.
Douglas Place
Park Slope, between Monte Vista and Madison Pl.
Ridge Road, Heights Rd. and Crest Rd
Sterling Place, between E. Glen Ave. to Kensington Dr.
Glenwood Road
The work is scheduled to take approximately 4 months. We will be working with the contractor, Fletcher Creamer, and PSE&G to minimize disruptions to residents.
Village Police Department Traffic Control Officers will be utilized.
For further information and FAQ’s please Click Here
Location: Ben & Jerry’s, Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
COME MEET “JERRY”
Co-Founder Of Ben & Jerry’s
Jerry Greenfield will be in our Ridgewood scoop shop to meet and greet
Learn Jerry’s favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor.
Jerry may even scoop you your favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor just for you.
Take your photo with Jerry.
TUESDAY, MAY 3rd
7:00PM
Live Music by Jazz House Kids &Tim Gysin
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facebook.com/TimGysinMusic
This is so beyond the pale that one is compelled to check with another source before commenting as one would simply not think that Paul Vag’s letter was for real. Paul Vag says “you can come join my public debate” but he insists “so long as you pledge to accept my views.” NO candidate should accept an ultimatum or a demand like this. This is what you expect in North Korea where everyone gets one vote for one candidate, the exulted leader. Its not America, and it is certainly not the Village of Ridgewood.
Have these people no sense of shame? Have they no sense of decency? Have they no pride in themselves? Is there no shred of dignity left in these cronies, or did the loss in the last election mortally wound them beyond any hope of repair that they should stoop this low.
Clearly, the downtown developers are are desperate and concerned over losing money in their business interests to have gone to this depth. I would like to see which cowardly candidate accepts this demand – – which one of them pledges their dignity in exchange for votes.
I would like to see each and every one of the candidates stand up and denounce this assault on our democracy. They have all been mouthing the words “independence” “progress” “whats right for our Village.” Well, now is the chance to stand up and give meaning to those words. It won’t take any courage or any strength. It will simply take common sense to say “no, Paul, I don’t won’t any part of you, your petty partisan politics or your childish, pathetic pandering.”
Volunteers in Hackensack at a project sponsored by Oritani Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. National #RebuildingMonth
April 28,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Rebuilding Together is a Ridgewood based organization that helps neighbors who have worked all their lives and have been physically and financially able to maintain their homes in good condition. Now, due to illness, aging, economic hardships, or the loss of a spouse, they are unable to handle the repair work themselves. Their homes deteriorate or become unsafe. That’s where Rebuilding Together Bergen County can help.
Rebuilding Together brings together corporate and individual donors, skilled trades individuals, community organizations, and hundreds of general volunteers each year.
Together we transform the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing our communities. Our vision: A safe and healthy home for every person
One of 167 Rebuilding Together affiliates across the nation, Rebuilding Together Bergen County serves homeowners throughout the county and has made more than 500 homes safer and healthier since our founding in 1998.
Our programs include National Rebuilding Day (the last Saturday in April), Fire Safety (smoke- and CO-alarm installations and fire-safety education), and Critical Needs (primarily accessibility ramps and, if emergency funding permits, assistance with roofs, heat/hot water, and appliances).
Our volunteers include employees of our local and national corporate sponsors, members of faith-based or civic groups and organizations, as well as individuals from the community.
To volunteer, visit our “Get Involved” page.
For assistance with critical repairs and home modifications, go to the “Who We Help” page.
