>Election Day Fraud Hotline
US Attorney Paul J. Fishman has established an Election Day Hotline to receive and respond to reports of election irregularities, voter intimidation, or other questionable Election Day activities.
The Election Hotline is (609) 656-2558.
>RHS Dance: modified our procedures to keep events drug and alcohol free
Dear Parents,
I am writing to you today to inform you about some issues we dealt with at the dance on Saturday night. After an unacceptable dance 2 years ago we modified our procedures and we conducted a number of incident free events.
We had an overwhelming turnout for the Oct 30th dance with over 1000 student in attendance. After noting the numbers we asked the Ridgewood Police to send 2 uniformed officers to assist our staff of 16 staff members including my wife and I. It was necessary for us to send 2 students to Valley Hospital as they were intoxicated and needed medical attention. In addition, we sent 3 students home with their parents as they were under the influence. Three students were identified as being under the influence and after being interrogated fled the scene. The parents have been contacted and their students will not return to school until we meet with them and their parents.
There were reports that a student was smoking pot on the dance floor but this incident was not confirmed. We did smell cigarette smoke in the campus center and stopped the dance to address the issue. Some students informed us who the smokers were and we are dealing them.
Despite these issues a considerable number of students behaved in an acceptable way and had an enjoyable evening, though we concluded the dance a 1/2 hour early.
We will continue to conduct these events for our students as they have little to do on the weekend. We are trying to provide school activities that will engage students in a positive way. We ask that you partner with us and urge your children to attend these events drug and alcohol free.
If you have any questions please contact me.
John Lorenz
Principal
>many wonder what are Mr. Trains true motivations.
Some readers of this and other blogs have noticed that Mr. Train has been hyper-critical of Mr. Wellinghorst. In several blog postings, Mr. Train pointed out Mr. Wellinghorst’s absence from a specific council meeting yet Mr. Train went to great lengths to avoid admitting that certain other candidates were also not in attendance. Other examples could be listed here as well. This type of one-sided criticism makes many wonder what are Mr. Trains true motivations.
Is Mr. Train a “Fifth Column” as several Villagers have previously suggested? Is he, not a candidate for Council but rather a candidate to split the Stop Valley and Preserve Graydon Coalition?
The Villagers are watching very carefully.
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sign ,sign every where a sign candidates make their final push
>Happy Halloween from the Ridgewood blog
>Election results to show if national Republican movement sweeps up in New Jersey
CENTRAL JERSEY — With pundits and polls predicting a national Republican victory, Tuesday’s election results will show whether the expected GOP tide will reach Central Jersey.
Because there are no statewide races on the ballot, the focus of the election will be the Congressional races. (Deak, Home News Tribune)
>NJ Republicans add more new registered voters than Democrats
TRENTON— Republicans have the voter registration momentum heading into Tuesday’s General Election, state records show.
The GOP has added 18,241 voters to the rolls since the June primary, a 1.7 percent increase, according to figures at the state Division of Elections. The number of Democratic voters has increased by 3,199. (Method, Asbury Park Press)
>Whats this?
I just took while driving. I almost had a heart attack but then realized I was in Midland Park, not Ridgewood.
Thanks.
>The Preserve Graydon Coalition: Vote for Wellinghorst on Tuesday
In the special Village Council election within the general election on Tuesday, November 2, the Preserve Graydon Coalition endorses Stephen Wellinghorst.
All four candidates support the preservation of Graydon. We believe that Steve would be the most effective in helping Graydon prosper and endure.
Steve says: “I am a committed supporter of preserving Graydon Park. Graydon Park is a natural treasure. This past summer proved that Graydon Pool is not only recreationally and aesthetically viable, but economically viable as well. The Pool must remain affordable, accessible and natural.” (The Ridgewood Blog, Oct. 30, 2010)
Why is Steve the best candidate?
Experienced in municipal government: will get up to speed quickly for this half-term Council position, which starts much sooner after the election than usual Experienced in the law: would be the only attorney on the current Council, providing a needed source of independent legal expertise
Independent: won’t let private donations dictate public policy
Public minded: has served on several boards and founded an organization that provides free legal advice for families with hospitalized children (through Ronald McDonald House children’s charity) Respectful: as a former judge, adept at maintaining civility in potentially contentious situations.
If you are among the Preserve Graydon Coalition supporters who no longer live in Ridgewood, please consider asking your friends and relatives who still live here to cast their votes for Steve Wellinghorst. If you do live here, see you at the polls.
>Carve that Pumpkin Happy Halloween
>Steve Wellinghorst is the only truly electable candidate here.
The old signs we’re crap, so he fixed them? :
Sounds like he’s already making mistakes that this town can’t afford. Valley fixed them and put $4,000 toward that 1/2 page add in the paper. We’re not fools. Conk and Dowd tried this crap at the last election and I wish Mr Forenza nothing but the same fate.
Which relative of his works for the hospital. This fact came up at the debate that both Lembo and Forenza have relatives who work at Valley. They are a no vote.Train has blogged his way out of this seat. He should be ashamed at the comments he used toward Mr Wellinghorst.
Steve Wellinghorst is the only truly electable candidate here. I know, not a another lawyer, but he actually isn’t full of crap. I met him and I am a CRR supporter on more issues than just Valley!
>Stephen Wellinghorst : I started a non-profit organization wherein lawyers from across the Country donate their time to families in need staying at Ronald McDonald Houses
With just a few days left before the election, I wanted to take this time to congratulate my opponents for their efforts and for handling their campaigns like gentlemen. I have just returned from a long ago planned business trip to Chicago. I started a non-profit organization wherein lawyers from across the Country donate their time to families in need staying at Ronald McDonald Houses. I am passionate about this cause and that is why I missed the Council meeting this week. I travel about 4-5 times a year.
I was disturbed to hear that one of my opponents criticized
me for missing the meeting without first determining why. Predictable, but once again lacking insight or judgment.
I have tried to keep the race above board and conduct myself as honorably as I can. That said, I couldn’t let this one
slide.
Good luck to all the Candidates Tuesday.
Stephen Wellinghorst
>Pro Valley Russell Forenza : rolls out the check book
News Flash: Mr. Forenza has run a full page advertisement in the Ridgewood News. A quarter page advertisement costs over $1,100. I can only guess what a full page advertisement would cost.
Additionally, I have now seen many new Forenza signs going up. These are a new batch and look different from the original ones put up two weeks ago. This fellow may have “backers”. None of the other three candidates are running any commercial advertisements in news papers or putting up many signs because its very costly. Unfortunately, candidate expense reporting is not available until 30 days after an election. This is unfortunate, as we learned with the prior election when two candidates took union money. Thankfully that incident was exposed on election day and I think it really affected the outcome. Accepting donations from outside interests has the serious potential to compromise the village in any bargaining processes.
I sincerely hope that is not the case here and I hope Mr. Forenza will come out and at least confirm that the money is his, if that is the case, or did not come from unions that do business with the village, unions that do business with the City of Patterson or Valley Hospital. This is a very sticky issue for many of us. We respect the privacy of donors but we can’t be naive and not look at motivations either. This is one reason why Villagers strongly prefer candidates that spend little beyond the sweat of their brow on local electioneering.
Again, I am sure Mr. Forenza is an honorable person but I would like to see clarity on this issue before the vote. I, for one, could not vote for Mr. Forenza without his comment on this issue. I know many Villagers feel the same. If it’s his own money paying for his campaign advertisements-more power to him! If not: Villagers beware!
>The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood Reminds YOU: Don’t forget to Vote this Tuesday, November 2
The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood Reminds YOU: Don’t forget to Vote this Tuesday, November 2. Polls open from 6AM-8PM. Your polling location is listed on the sample ballot that was mailed to every registered voter.
Please read the sample ballot carefully. There are three sections: General Election; Public Question; and NonPartisan Municipal.
Ridgewood’s municipal election candidates are listed on the very bottom of the ballot.
Voting is our most basic right!
>Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he has launched an investigation into tunnel to Macy’s basement
Lautenberg to waste more of your money
Thought you had heard the last of the politicking about the tunnel to Macy’s basement. Ah, no. Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he has launched an investigation of what happened. Let me save you and the taxpayers a bundle of dough on this, senator, not that saving taxpayers money was ever a concern of yours. (Ingle, Asbury Park Press)
https://blogs.app.com/politicspatrol/2010/10/29/lautenberg-to-waste-more-money/
