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Ridgewood : Reset. Recharge. Rejuvenate.

Ridgewood : Reset

September 2,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Reset. Recharge. Rejuvenate. During this 4-week group training, you will get the awareness on what’s holding you back from achieving the results that you want!
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what you want
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Ridgewood Public Library : Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions

Amy Stewart

September 2,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Before the holiday weekend, be sure you mark Amy Stewart’s Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7pm author visit on your calendar. Check Bill Ervolino’s interview with Amy in today’s Record.

New Jersey’s first female deputy sheriff is back! Join bestselling author Amy Stewart for the third installment in the real-life adventures of Bergen County’s own Kopp sisters. As an extra treat, audiobook narrator Christina Moore will perform her favorite scene from the book. She’s a brilliant reader, and she’s from Ridgewood, so she knows her Jersey accents! Don’t miss a wonderful night of laughter and storytelling, with Bookends Bookstore selling books

North Jersey’s girls with guns return in Amy Stewart’s third Kopp sisters novel
Bill Ervolino, Staff Writer, @billerv Published 9:00 a.m. ET Sept. 1, 2017 | Updated 9:49 a.m. ET Sept. 1, 2017

Like the irrepressible Crawley girls of “Downton Abbey,” New Jersey’s own Kopp sisters had three very large and very different personalities. As women navigating their way through the 1910s and 1920s, they also had to work hard to shatter Victorian notions of womanhood. And did they ever. One of the sisters, Constance Kopp, even was named a deputy Bergen County sheriff, one of the first American women to hold that rank.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/2017/09/01/north-jerseys-girls-guns-return-amy-stewarts-third-kopp-sisters-novel/579247001/

Ridgewood Public Library 125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Ridgewood Teacher and Staff Personnel Honored at Convocation with the Ashby Award and Tradition of Excellence Award

Colleen Gieniec, Kathy Kiedaisch are honored at Convocation with the Ashby Award (Colleen) and Tradition of Excellence Award (Kathy)

photo courtesy of Ridgewood Schools

September 2,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,  Colleen Gieniec, Kathy Kiedaisch are honored at Convocation with the Ashby Award (Colleen) and Tradition of Excellence Award (Kathy).

The Ashby Award was established in 1966 to honor former Superintendent Lloyd Ashby and his wife, Lois, for their distinguished service to the community.  The recipient is selected from nominees submitted by staff members and is someone who, in the opinion of his or her peers, has upheld the Ashby tradition of service and contribution.  This is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a Ridgewood staff member.

The Ridgewood Board of Education established the Tradition of Excellence Award in 2014 to honor a member of the support staff, who in the opinion of their peers has made an outstanding contribution to the excellence of the Ridgewood Public Schools.

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5 years later, Ridgewood DEP funds still on hold

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Nicholas Katzban, Staff Writer, @NicholasKatzbanPublished 1:18 p.m. ET Aug. 31, 2017

In 1982 the village of Ridgewood sold a small park on Broad Street to Bergen County for $60,000. Thirty-plus years later, that sale is costing the village in state funds that are being withheld until 1.9 acres of land is purchased and maintained as public green space.

The search for replacement parkland is ongoing. Village Manager Heather Mailander would not share details of the search, as it involves negotiations with property owners, but said, “I’m expecting to brief the council on that during an executive session very soon.”

She has, she said, identified multiple locations for the council’s consideration.

The state Department of Environmental Protection discovered the sale of 308-316 South Broad Street in 2012, several decades after the county constructed affordable town houses on the land, which stand there today.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2017/08/31/5-years-later-ridgewood-dep-funds-still-hold/613023001/

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New Jersey Transit Declares “Summer of Hell” Officially Over

Ridgewood Train Station

file photo by ArtChick

NJ TRANSIT FULL RESTORATION OF PSNY SERVICE SEPTEMBER 5

September 2,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT plans to restore full service at Penn Station New York (PSNY) on Tuesday, September 5th following confirmation by Amtrak today that Phase One of their track renewal project has concluded.  As a result, all Morris & Essex Lines (M&E) Midtown Direct trains will resume service to and from PSNY and will no longer be diverted to Hoboken. North Jersey Coast Line trains also will resume operating into Hoboken Terminal.

“I want to thank our customers for their patience and flexibility during the summer months,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Steven H. Santoro. “While many had to adjust their personal schedules, we tried to provide them with enough options and support to make the transition as smooth as possible. We also monitored travel patterns throughout the summer and made service adjustments as needed.”

New NJ TRANSIT weekday rail schedules will take effect Tuesday, September 5th, following a two-month modified service plan that enabled Amtrak to complete a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at improving reliability and safety at PSNY.

With the anticipated resumption of full service at PSNY, NJ TRANSIT’s alternate travel options, discounted fares and cross-honoring will conclude.  Morning peak-period express buses from Morristown, Madison, Summit, Maplewood, South Orange and Newark Broad Street to the Port Authority Bus Terminal will no longer operate.  Cross-honoring with private bus carriers, PATH and NY Waterway will end on Saturday, September 2nd at 3 a.m.

NY Waterway’s new ferry service between Hoboken and West 39th Street in NY which was operated at the request of NJ TRANSIT, will continue to operate after full service is restored at PSNY and be available to the general public.  It is important to note this ferry service will no longer cross-honor NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes after September 1st.

All NJ TRANSIT rail customers are strongly advised to check the new schedules for specific departure times and station stops.

“I also want to thank our transportation partners – particularly PATH and New York Waterway, communities, elected officials and countless NJ TRANSIT employees who helped to make the service plan work as smoothly as it did,” added Executive Director Santoro.

To assist customers during the summer schedule, NJ TRANSIT installed new LED pilot screens at Hoboken Terminal that display every station served by trains at Hoboken in alphabetical order, along with the time of the next scheduled train to each station and the track number assigned to that train when it is available. This sign will remain in place, bringing long-term benefits for all Hoboken customers. Following feedback, NJ TRANSIT will look to procure a permanent sign that is weather-resistant.

As a reminder, all fare discounts, substitute and enhanced bus services, as well as cross-honoring on bus, rail, light rail, PATH and NY Waterway ferry services in effect during the modified schedule between July 10 and September 1 is expected to end at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2nd. Additionally, new weekday rail schedules are expected to take effect Tuesday, September 5th.

Labor Day Weekend service:  NJ TRANSIT rail service will operate on a regular weekend schedule on September 2nd and 3rd.  Note:  Weekend service has not been affected by the PSNY repair work.  All weekend Midtown Direct trains operate to/from PSNY.

Labor Day

For Monday, September 4th, trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines.  Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.  River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule.  Bus schedules vary by route—customers are advised to check their timetables or visit njtransit.com for schedule information.

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Local Ridgewood Artist Holds Meet and Greet at Starbucks

Inga Goehner, Ph

Hello,
Join me to exercise your local partnership and to take an opportunity to meet each other in an informal and relaxed atmosphere this Saturday September 2nd, 4-6 pm in our local Ridgewood Starbucks [193 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451].

I’ll be painting. Some paintings you could take to decorate your home, office or to gift someone special. Unfortunately, this is going to be our last chance to meet this year before I leave to UK for my exhibition. So, come by, say ‘Hello’, and have a cup of coffee.

If you can’t make it, please feel free to sign up to my occasional newsletters by forwarding me your e-mail.

See you Saturday,
Inga Goehner, Ph.D
a member of “The Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation”
a member of “The International Federation of Artists (IFA) UNESCO”
www.KALLAGOVA.COM
https://www.youtube.com/user/kallagova/videos

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Village of Ridgewood Rolls Out the Estate Card as a Way for Residents to Save on Property Taxes

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September 1,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood now offers the Estate Card. Use the card for your everyday spending and simultaneously reduce your property tax! On every dollar you spend, a percentage is earned as a reward paid towards your property tax. The more you spend, the less you owe!

Securely sign up for your Estate Card in four easy steps and receive your card in 5-7 business days.Earn a base reward of .25% on every purchase you make and as much as an additional 25% of your purchase when shopping at participating local and online merchants.

https://ridgewoodestatecard.com/home

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Ridgewood board hears special education audit

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Nicholas Katzban, Staff Writer, @NicholasKatzban Published 12:41 p.m. ET Aug. 31, 2017

RIDGEWOOD — According to a third-party audit presented this week, the Ridgewood school district special education programs exceed national standards, but staff training and guidelines could be improved.

The firm of Bryant, Gemza, Keenoy and Kozlik reported that “Ridgewood ranks consistently well when compared with similar districts in most categories.”

Based on a combination of their own reviews and observations, along with staff and parent surveys, the auditors noted that Ridgewood’s special needs programs, which serve children ages 3 to 21, offered some form of support services in each of the district’s schools. The report commended the dedication of specific classes for students with autism.

Ridgewood was found to have a rate of classification below the statewide mean, referring to the percentage of students in a district with a disability or receiving special-needs services. Superintendent Daniel Fishbein said a high percentage can raise the state’s eyebrows, as over-classification can be a means to increase a district’s funding.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/ridgewood/2017/08/31/ridgewood-board-hears-special-education-audit/613009001/

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2017 RIDGEWOOD PAVING NOTICE – UPDATED

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September 1,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Village Council has awarded the paving contract to J.A. Alexander., to resurface your

street.

The follow is the anticipated schedule.

MILLING SCHEDULE

Monday, August 28

Stevens Avenue

(Grove Street to Corella Ct)

Brookside Avenue

(E. Ridgewood Avenue to Spring Ave)

Tuesday, August 29

Bedford Road

(Morningside Rd to Wellington Rd)

Bogert Avenue

(E.Glen Avenue to Meadowbrook Ave)

Wednesday, August 30

S. Hillside Place

(W. Ridgewood Ave to S. Monroe St)

S. Monroe Street

(W. Ridgewood Ave to Godwin Ave)

PAVING SCHEDULE

PAVING SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 31

Hillside Place

(W. Ridgewood Ave to S. Monroe St)

Monroe Street

(W. Ridgewood Ave to Godwin Ave)

Bedford Road

(Morningside Rd to Wellington Rd)

Friday, September 1

Bedford Road (continue from yesterday)

(Morningside Rd to Wellington Rd)

Bogert Avenue

(E.Glen Avenue to Meadowbrook Ave)

Brookside Avenue

(E. Ridgewood Avenue to Spring Ave)

Tuesday, September 5

Stevens Avenue & Corella Court

(Grove Street to Corella Ct)

During milling and paving, access to your driveway will be restricted for the entire day while work is being done in front of your home. It will be best to park on a side street for the entire day. Work will start daily at 7:00 a.m. Schedule is pending weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Jovan Mehandzic, will be the Village’s on-site inspector. If you have any questions, concerns or special needs, please contact Mr. Mehandzic preferably by email at [email protected].

Otherwise you can reach them on their cell phones at 201-523-0158 (Jovan M)

Finally, make a copy of this notice and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle when you park on a side street.

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Back to School : Having Trouble Getting a Good Nights Sleep 

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August 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

 

Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that the Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Apnea Center is expanding its services to now offer Behavioral Sleep Coaching for children, from newborns to teens. The new service offers effective treatment for the psychosocial, psychological and environmental factors that commonly interfere with sleep.

“Sleep coaching utilizes proven approaches to build healthy sleep habits so that children can get a better night’s sleep,” said Stephanie Zandieh, M.D., M.S., Director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Valley. “Whether we are helping a child overcome his fear of the dark or teaching a toddler to fall asleep without her parent in the room, we work collaboratively with patients and their families to develop treatment plans that are uniquely suited to each child’s specific needs.”

Studies show that as many as 25 to 40 percent of children experience sleep difficulties such as stalling or protesting at bedtime, difficulty falling or staying asleep, or nighttime fears. If left untreated, these sleep problems can become chronic and lead to difficulties with learning, memory and concentration, declining academic performance, impulsivity/hyperactivity and poor emotional control. A child’s sleep problems can also disrupt the family and create negative parent-child dynamics.

“Proper sleep is essential to every child’s growth and development,” said Kim Cahill, R.N., M.S.N., A.P.N., CPNP-PC, who leads the Behavioral Sleep Coaching program. “Through face-to-face meetings and regular follow-up, we identify and eliminate the roadblocks that interfere with quality sleep, so that a child can feel great, have fun, learn more and perform his or her best.”

Fortunately, many sleep problems can be resolved through Behavioral Sleep Coaching. The underlying principle of the approach is that healthy sleep is a learned behavior. Valley’s experienced and knowledgeable team works with patients and their families to systematically introduce behavioral change, such as developing a consistent sleep schedule and a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Families are involved at every step of care to help children attain the foundations of good sleep for the rest of their lives. Although each plan of care is unique, treatment can generally be completed in two to four sessions.

Dr. Zandieh and Ms. Cahill work collaboratively to accurately diagnose and treat sleep disorders. During an initial consultation, they will meet with patients and their families to obtain a complete medical and sleep history and perform a physical exam. If there are medical symptoms, such as snoring, increased body movements during sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness that are contributing to a child’s sleep problems, the child may first need specific medical treatment.

Dr. Zandieh is board-certified in sleep medicine, pediatric pulmonology, and pediatrics. As a pediatric sleep medicine specialist for more than 18 years, she has been devoted to providing comprehensive care to children from infancy to young adulthood.

Ms. Cahill has 17 years of experience in pediatric sleep medicine and is licensed through the New Jersey Board of Nursing and certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), meeting the highest national standards for the care of pediatric patients.

Patients may be referred to the Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Apnea Center by their pediatricians, other physicians, or parents may call directly to make an appointment. The Center is credentialed with most major insurance companies and sleep coaching services are generally covered by insurance. Please contact the Center for a list of participating insurance plans.

For more information about The Valley Hospital Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Apnea Center visit www.ValleyHealth.com/PediatricSleep.  To make an appointment at the Center, please call 201-447-8152.

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Ridgewood Places 6 Elementary Schools in the Top 100 best in New Jersey

Hawes School

2018 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey 

August 31,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Niche put together a list of the best elementary schools for 2018. The 2018 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district.

Ridgewood School District placed very well with 6 schools in the top 100. Interesting to many residents they may not have placed in the order you would expect. The Six Ridgewood public schools are :

#32 Hawes
#42 Orchard
#56 Travell
#61 Ridge
#66 Somerville
#83 Willard

The Ridgewood Public School district placed a total of #15

Glen Rock School district placed 3 schools in the top 100

#63 Alexander Hamilton School
#70 Clara E Colemen
#94 Richard E Bird

Glen Rock School District placed #32

 

Ho Ho Kus district

#64 Ho Ho Kus Public School

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The Ridgewood Historical Society and Schoolhouse Museum operate SOLELY on donations from caring people like you.

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Have you sent in your membership renewal yet?! Or become a new member? The Historical Society and Schoolhouse Museum operate SOLELY on donations from caring people like you. We receive absolutely no aid from from the State or Village. It costs roughly $25,000 per year to keep our doors open. If you are able to help us, in any way, however large or small, we would be so very grateful! You will find a donation tab on our website, or stop in and see how wonderful we are while dropping off your donation in person 1f609

Dear Ridgewood Resident,

Those actively involved in the Historical Society and the Schoolhouse Museum keep saying we are the best-kept secret in Ridgewood. The museum is Ridgewood’s very own and only museum, and we are working hard to make it less of a secret and more a recognized institution in the village. To that end, we have been changing our exhibits each year, and we are trying to bring in more visitors with programs above and beyond the exhibits.

If you haven’t visited our 2017 exhibit From the Revolutionary War to the Revolution of the of the 1960’s, please find time to visit. We also have three other small exhibits: A Tribute to the 19th Century Comedic Actor Joe Jefferson, 50 Small Things with Big Histories, and our permanent installation on farm tools.

Last fall we were busy with our cemetery walks, our celebration of all things apple, and a series of demonstrations by craftswomen. This spring we have had three great speakers: Bob Bracken on the Titanic, Chris Stout on Ridgewood’s Heroes, and Patricia Hans and her students sharing their research and creative responses to the stories they uncovered.

All of this, of course, is possible because of the participation and financial support of people like you who value the Ridgewood Historical Society’s efforts to preserve and share out local history. We want to keep the Schoolhouse Museum not only alive but flourishing, and hope you will join us as a supporter. Thank you for your commitment to the Ridgewood Historical Society.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I send our heartfelt appreciation for your support. We welcome you as a member of the society and look forward to seeing you at the museum soon!

With Warm Regards,

Candace Latham, Board President
www .ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org

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Ridgewood Police Issue a Traffic Alert for East Ridgewood ,Pleasant Avenue Intersection

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Traffic Alert for Thursday 8/31/17

August 31,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The PSE&G gas line construction project on E. Ridgewood Avenue will be going through the intersection of Pleasant Avenue on Thursday 8/31/17. The intersection will be completely closed to traffic in all directions from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Detours will be in place . Expect delays if traveling through the area.

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Pro Arte Chorale presents: CHORAL MASTER CLASS

Pro Arte Chorale presents: CHORAL MASTER CLASS

Pro Arte Chorale presents

CHORAL MASTER CLASS
 
With
 
Maestro Steven Fox,
Music Director
 
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Time:  1- 3pm
Place:  Bethlehem Lutheran Church
155 Linwood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Cost:  Be our Guest!!
 
Maestro Steven Fox invites you to join Pro Arte Chorale
in a MASTER CLASS of vocal exercise,
singing techniques and a
discussion of chorale repertoire.
 
This complimentary master class will conclude with
a rehearsal of various choral pieces from
different periods, and in different styles,
including Medieval Chant/Renaissance,
Classical with element of Baroque,
Romantic and Contemporary (20th Century).
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, and sing with,
Grammy-nominated Maestro Steven Fox and the
Pro Arte Chorale!!
To reserve your seat contact [email protected] or call 201-497-8400

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Paint out in Downtown Ridgewood September 10th

Village of Ridgewood : Van Neste Memorial Park "Revival" project

file photo by Boyd Loving
Sun, September 10, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E Ridgewood Ave and Oak St

Ridgewood NJ, Paint Out in Downtown Ridgewood September 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Call to Artists, Members and Friends of The Ridgewood Art Institute!
Save this Date: September 10, 2017

Please join us to Paint Out in Downtown Ridgewood during The Ridgewood Guild’s Music Festival
• Register in the RAI tent located in the park from 12 to 1
• Paint from 1 to 3:30 (please note that the Music Festival
will take place in the park from 1 to 6)
• Join us along Ridgewood Ave. near the park to display and sell
(if desired) your plein air paintings from 4-6.
• Artists should bring their own easels and paint supplies*
• There is no registration fee – but donations will be appreciated!
Painting subjects will range from
musicians – to the crowd -to downtown scenes.
A great opportunity to share the day with family and friends too!
*Watch for more news to come about related RAI plein air
demos and instruction.