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>Jeffery Wells no strangers to controversy

>Jeffery Wells owns of the 21-room Blauvelt mansion in Oradell a property on Kinderkamak road are no strangers to controversy and have been the subject of much community debate in Oradell. After years of hosting events at the mansion ,the Wells family wants to turn the property they own into a banquet business but their neighbors are opposed to a commercial business located in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The Wells’s attempted to sell the four-acre property for $8 million, hoping to keep the house intact and find someone interested in restoring the house. According to sources the only offers came from developers, who wanted to raze the mansion and build new homes — an option Wells rejected. The Wells family saved the mansion from possible destruction in 1978, when Jeffrey’s father, Raymond Wells, purchased the property from a developer who had sought to develop the property with single-family homes .

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>A sweetheart of a deal, but for whom; Village taxpayers or Wells Associates?

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No rent payments over a 10 year occupancy period, but a promise to undertake “significant” building improvements/restorations to the Pease Library. That’s the deal being offered by Village Council members to Wells Associates – Architects.

What’s your opinion? Should the Village collect monthly rent and contract for the improvements/restorations itself, or should officials agree to the deal proposed by Wells Associates?

Let’s hear what all of you Anti Government Grumblers have to say!
Thanks.

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The Town Garage, 120 Franklin Avenue; the eye of the storm . . .

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The current hot discussion topic among those who monitor Village Hall happenings is how an out of town firm was able purchase the Town Garage property from right out under the noses of Village Council members. Village ownership of the subject property (see posted photo) is seen as key to the successful construction of a municipal parking garage.

Reportedly, Village officials had offered previous owner Richard Agnello more than the $1.265 million sale price. However, it is being reported that Mr. Agnello refused to sell until the Village found a suitable location nearby for him to relocate his motor vehicle repair facility.

So the fly would like to know: 1) How was the Wells partnership able to buy the property for less than what Village officials had offered Mr. Agnello? 2) Will Mr. Agnello be closing up shop, or has the Wells partnership found a location for him to move his operation to? And, 3) What prompted the Wells partnership to purchase a piece of property destined for involvement in eminent domain proceedings?

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Deputy Village Clerk resigns to take job in Oradell

The fly on the wall has learned that Laura Graham, the Village’s Deputy Clerk, will be leaving within the next 2 weeks to assume the role of Borough Clerk in Oradell. Ms. Graham’s replacement in Ridgewood has not been announced.

In addition to serving in her official capacity as Deputy Village Clerk, Ms. Graham, a Ridgewood native and long term Village resident, frequently babysat the 2 children of Mayor David T. Pfund and his wife Gina.

The fly extends best wishes and congratulations to Ms. Graham. She will be missed by many in Ridgewood

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>BOE CANDIDATES

>Michele Lenhard and incumbent Joseph Vallerini filed petitions to run for the two contested seats on the Ridgewood Board of Education. Incumbent Linda Gilman did not file a petition to run. The filing deadline was Monday, February 26, 2007, at 4 PM. The annual school election and budget vote will take place on April 17, 2007.

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>FIELDS MEMBER-AT-LARGE NAMED

>Ridgewood resident Jeff Gluck was appointed by the Board of Education to serve as a member-at-large on the Village’s Fields Committee. Gluck will serve a three-year term.

Mr. Gluck’s public comments from the 9/13/2006 Village Council Meeting:

Jeff Gluck, said that he and his wife moved in six years ago. They were very pleased to be able to take advantage of the programs offered for their children at the Glen School. He said that he objects to the use of the field from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. because this is family time and time to do homework. He stated that as a child he played various sports but when the sun went down, everyone went home and he doesn’tunderstand why that concept has been lost. He said that the policy should be no practicing or games when the sun goes down.

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>Super Science Saturday on March 3, 2007

>The 19th annual Super Science Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 9 AM to 1 PM at Ridgewood High School. Admission is free. The more than 1,000 expected attendees will experience everything from indoor rain clouds and soccer-playing robots to model rocket launches and the science of chocolate. Appropriate for all age groups, Super Science Saturday has something for everyone.

Exhibits include over 100 informative, hands-on and interactive exhibits, such as a real hang glider and how it works, the colorful world of paper chromatography, live animals, a wheel chair maze and making flubber.

During a new show on “Weather,” scientists from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will actually make a cloud and rain indoors. Another highlight is “The Good, the Bad and the Bugly,” an interactive show from Horizon pest control experts. Other demonstrations include BotBall, a soccer game played by prototype robots constructed by a team of RHS students, and how cocoa beans are made into chocolate by a Wayne Hills High School student. Visitors are also invited to bring rocks of unknown origin for the resident mineralogist to identify.Super Science Saturday again will feature such traditional favorites as the Great Paper Airplane Contest, making your own creations at the “tinker table” and live model rock launches on the high school football field. Students from any school system, as well as adult hobbyists and professional scientists, are invited to share their love of science with the community.

Super Science Saturday is a non-competitive event designed for fun, learning and the appreciation of science and technology in our daily lives.For more information on Super Science Saturday, including ideas for science presentations or to sign up to exhibit, please contact www.supersciencesaturday.org.

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>the fly on the wall wonders…..

>Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Draft Report Received by Village Officials But Not Yet Available For Public Review
The Ridgewood Village Council and the Board of Education (BOE) jointly authorized a study of all Village and BOE owned athletic fields and parks by Schoor DePalma, Inc., a leading engineering and consulting firm.

The project’s objective was to review all active recreation sites and conservation areas within Ridgewood. This “master plan” process also reviewed all currently offered athletic and recreation programs, including numbers of participants.

Schoor DePalma representatives have made recommendations about future needs, suggested changes in use, and potential property developments in a report that has just been received by the Village Manager’s office.

Although this “master plan” report was paid for by taxpayers, the Village Manager’s office has indicated that it will not be made available for public review until members of the Village Council and Board of Education get a chance to see it.

The fly wonders: 1) How long taxpayers will be kept waiting, 2) If it’s legal to keep the report under wraps just because our elected officials haven’t seen it yet, and 3) What changes in use and property developments were recommended.

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>Seasonal Employment

>Applications are being sought for the many summer positions available with the Parks and Recreation Department including Day Camp Director, Day Camp Counselors, Graydon Pool Lifeguards, Concession Attendants, Security Attendants, and Badge Sale Attendants. Applications will be considered for experience, interests, and accomplishments.

Mail completed applications to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/parksandrec/rprdapp07.pdf

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>How Much are You Paying Village Employees?

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Want to know how much local public employees earn?

Salaries of selected Village of Ridgewood employees are now posted here:

https://php.app.com/employees06/results.php?last=&first=&mi=&location=RIDGEWOOD+VILLAGE&sal2=%3E0&Submit=Submit

Salaries of selected Ridgewood Board of Education employees are now posted here:

https://php.app.com/employees06/results.php?last=&first=&mi=&location=RIDGEWOOD+TWP+BD+OF+ED&sal2=%3E0&Submit=Submit

Salaries of selected Ridgewood Public Library employees are now posted here:

https://php.app.com/employees06/results.php?last=&first=&mi=&location=RIDGEWOOD+PUBLIC+LIBRARY&sal2=%3E0&Submit=Submit

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>NJT Alert!

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Feb 21, 2007 09:09:30 AM Main Line, Bergen County Line and Port Jervis Line trains are subject to 30 minute delays due to a derailment.

Feb 21, 2007 10:38:11 AM Beginning at about 10 a.m., Main & Bergen County Line service will operate on a modified schedule while crews work to make repairs to damage caused by this morning’s derailment. We expect repairs to be complete by about 5 p.m. today. EASTBOUND SERVICE Trains will depart Suffern at 11 mins after the hour and operate locally to Glen Rock Main Line Sta. Psgrs destined for Bergen County Line stations will be bused from Glen Rock Main Line to Glen Rock Boro Hall to connect with trains for service to Bergen County Line stations. Passengers may expect 15 minute delays. WESTBOUND SERVICE Bergen County Line trains will depart Hoboken at scheduled times and operate locally to Glen Rock Boro Hall Station. Psgrs starting their trips b/t Rutherford & Glen Rock Boro Hall will be bused from Glen Rock to Suffern. Psgrs boarding at Hoboken and Secaucus for stations beyond Glen Rock should take Main Line trains. Main Line service will depart on schedule, but is subject to 10-15 min delays.

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>Auto Repair Shop Near Proposed Parking Garage Sells for $1.265 Million

>The fly on the wall has heard that . ..The Town Garage, located at 120 Franklin Avenue between North Walnut Street and Oak Street, was recently sold for $1.265 million. The Agnello family, of nearby Glen Rock, previously owned the property and operated an automobile repair facility at the site for years. The repair shop continues to operate despite the transfer of property ownership.

The property’s new owner is Ridgewood 120 LLC, 405 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ. Coincidentally, two principals of Ridgewood 120 LLC, Mr. Martin Dorfman and Mr. Alan Litt, are listed as members of the Board of Directors for a company that has proposed leasing a portion of Pease Library from the Village of Ridgewood. Interestingly, the address of record for the company proposing to lease a portion of the Pease Library is also 405 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ.

Control/ownership of 120 Franklin Avenue is viewed as key to the successful construction of a municipal parking garage on North Walnut Street. Village Council members have publicly announced their intent to construct a parking garage at that location.
The fly will continue to investigate the cozy relationship now forming between the Village Council and selected businesses located at 405 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ.

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>62nd Antiques Show at Christ Church March 10

>Antiques Show and Sale

62nd Antiques Show at Christ Church, Franklin & Cottage Place, Friday, March 9th from 11am to 8pm and Saturday, March 10th from 10am to 5pm. Carefully selected dealers will display quality antiques from Europe, Asia, and America. Styles range from formal to country. Tickets are $6 per person with admission for both days. Tea Room will serve breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. Noted appraiser Stephen van Cline will be on hand both days to offer appraisals for a nominal cost of $5. Further information call 201/652-2350. All proceed benefit outreach programs of Christ Church.