There are too many boards, committees, advisory councils etc. They all think they have so much power. The CRAB is a good idea, who would argue with their basic reason for being? But it has been politicized Jan Philips is a nasty woman who has grabbed “power.” It was laughable when her husband came to defend her. Was she even at the meeting? Perhaps sitting tearfully in the audience while Mr. Hans spoke about how civil and lovely she is. The CRAB should still exist, for sure, but with a defined membership that does not include anyone who is out-and-out nasty.
“…Ridgewood Police received a report of a man who felt threatened at the sight of a gun in a residence …”
What exactly does that mean?
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Who was the man? Was he a guest? A mid-divorce spouse causing trouble? An Alzheimer patient who forgot that he owned a gun? A new homeowner who uncovered a gun stashed in a wall when he was doing some remodeling?
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Was the gun just sitting there? was it holstered? was someone holding it? was it in a properly locked gun safe (but just knowing it was in the house was causing anxiety)?
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Was there a legal registered gun owner in the building properly licensed for a this legal gun?
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Was it a legal gun? was it a hand gun? a rifle? an illegal assault weapon?
Ridgewiood NJ, The 2017 theme for the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is “Honoring Those Who Serve.” The parade will be held, rain or shine, on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. This is the time line for the day’s festivities include:
• Flag Raising: 9:00AM Wilsey Square (Ridgewood train station parking lot) Short program followed by traditional flag raising: Although the parade and firework portions of the day have on occasion been cancelled, the flag raising has occurred without interruption since the start of the committee in 1910. • Parade: Beings at 10:00AM (rain or shine) Parade runs along Godwin Ave and onto Ridgewood Ave through downtown, turning right on Maple Ave past the grand stand at Village Hall and ends at Leuning Park Follow the line of chairs set up by residents securing their spot. Don’t miss the competitive elementary school float competition and the Grand Marshal for this year, Bob Paoli, American Legion Post 53 Commander.
• Evening Entertainment and Fireworks: Gates open at 6:00PM Veterans Field (on the corner of Maple Ave and Linwood) The field is the ideal place to see the fireworks, which have been named the best in Bergen County by 201 Magazine for 11 years running. Bands and food/beverage vendors keep you entertained until dusk. Tickets are sold in advance at various local stores for $10, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 6-12 at the gate. Children five years and under are admitted for free. NEW this year –tickets available for sale online. Check the website for more details, rules and regulations.
About the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit community group. All aspects of this annual celebration including fireworks, bands, evening performers, insurance, police and fire personnel are funded by voluntary contributions from local businesses and individuals. The Committee continues to require the generous donations from the community to keep the tradition alive. The Ridgewood tradition began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism.
Ridgewood NJ, During this past Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session (06/28), Ridgewood Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser reviewed options the Village’s Engineering Department has considered with respect to preventing closure of the Glenwood Road railroad crossing by the NJ Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
Options under consideration are: 1) The widening of Glenwood Road from Upper Boulevard to the railroad crossing. Likely not a viable option due to estimated construction costs and the need to obtain cooperation and funding from the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. 2) Construction of a bridge over the railroad crossing. Likely not a viable option due to estimated construction costs and the need to obtain cooperation and funding from the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. 3) Designating Glenwood Road one way eastbound between Upper Boulevard and the railroad crossing and constructing a “kiss and go” drop off area just east of Upper Boulevard (pedestrians then walking down to the Ho-Ho-Kus railroad station). The proposal most likely to be submitted to NJDOT.
Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen asked Rutishauser what steps might be taken to block bus, truck, and heavy construction equipment from using the Glenwood Road railroad crossing, thus avoiding the need for implementing the one way street proposal. Several ideas were discussed, however it was reported that NJ Transit is also concerned over the number of passenger vehicles that execute U-turns and K-turns at the railroad crossing, so Mr. Rutishauser is not confident that NJDOT will accept anything less than a complete street closure, or a conversion to one way eastbound.
Several residents spoke in opposition to any plans that would bring about full roadway closure, or a one way eastbound roadway.
More public discussion will be held at a later date.
Ridgewood NJ, In the event of a state government shutdown, NJ TRANSIT’s rail, bus and light rail services will not be impacted and will operate on their regular schedules. In addition, Access Link, NJTRANSIT’s paratransit service will maintain normal operations.
All NJ TRANSIT’s offices, terminals and stations will be open on their regular hours of operations to assist customers as they travel through the NJ TRANSIT system.
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 944,000 weekday trips on 255 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 18,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
Ryan Stolz, CorrespondentPublished 9:44 a.m. ET July 1, 2017 | Updated 9:44 a.m. ET July 1, 2017
In a presentation to the Board of Education Monday night, Director of Special Services Dr. Kim Turner detailed the process in which Ridgewood Public Schools tests kids for Dyslexia.
According to Turner, the testing process, and the way in which Ridgewood ensures students are being properly aided in the classroom, goes well beyond what the State of New Jersey requires by law.
Ridgewood NJ, At Wednesdays Council meeting defenders of CRAB ie the Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock , got up and ran off a litany of the horrors of living in a terrible place like Ridgewood where even your brand new BMW , winter ski vacations and summering at the shore can not save you from .
While proponents of CRAB insisted that efforts to reorganize were just political pay back . For over 30 years of the CRAB’s existence there have been hundreds of cases of abuse in one form or another. All these offensive events are dealt with by the board in a sensitive and caring manor.
Yes folks thats hundreds of cases in Ridgewood and of coarse a few in Glen Rock ,that this quasi governmental agency claims to have addressed , Really ? Not the parents, schools , or court system? It is simply amazing what a horrible place Ridgewood is and we need CRAB to keep saving us .
When we hear theses people speak it reminds me that many of us need to get out more often. “Out ” as in, away from our million dollar houses , local fund raisers , swim clubs , and trips to 5 star hotels . Thats out in the real world , you know like downtown Paterson ,just take a visit take a look at the real world for a bit see how it works . Then try your social activism when there are actually consequences for that activism . Lets see how long you last. Seeing people I know live very comfortable lives made by their ancestors whining about how hard life is in Ridgewood is just a bit thick and frankly a bit lame .
While we do not doubt the seriousness of issues in Ridgewood , it does appear that CRAB like many social activist organization are a “solution looking for a problem” , with no consequences to their actions . Attempting to create a problem with the current council is just a sad reminder of that very fact.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that once again another Ridgewood Business falls victim to the PSE&G gift card scam. A Franklin Avenue business reported being the victim of a fraud on June 21. The business owner reported an individual contacted the business posing as a PSE&G representative. The fraudulent caller reported the power to the business would be shut off if gift cards were not immediately purchased. The victim reported purchasing gift cards before realizing he was being scammed. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on June 23, a Bronx, N.Y. taxi driver reported he picked up two fares outside of Yankee Stadium and transported them to Ridgewood, N.J. One male party was dropped off on East Glen Avenue and the second male requested transportation to Morningside Road. Upon arrival, the male fled from the taxi onto Glenwood Road. Both males were reported to be white males in their early twenties wearing New York Yankee jerseys. The amount of the theft was reported to be $150.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police finally put an end to the speculation as to the previously reported Lenard Place incident. On June 24 at about 7pm, Ridgewood Police received a report of a man who felt threatened at the sight of a gun in a residence on Leonard Place. The Ridgewood Police responded with appropriate caution until they could determine there was no active threat.
Ridgewood NJ, several very large trees came down before the end of the month . As many readers are aware a new ordinance regulating tree removals on private property was unanimously passed by Village Council members on 6/14. A permit will now be required to remove any tree larger than 8 inches in diameter. Any healthy tree removed must be replaced, or a payment made in lieu of replacement.
The ordinance went into effect July 1st and it looks like some were working to beat the dead line . While it is difficult to know the reasons behind the tree take down .
How did the new owner of 362 East Glen destroy all of these 100 foot high, healthy trees, just under the start of this new ordinance? Another McMansion?? Once again it seems like the Spirit of the ordinance was thrown into the face of Village Residents.
Ridgewood NJ, the Council discussed the Hudson lot options . Bob Rooney Village CFO gave the following options 1) sell the lot on Hudson Street, 2) lease property to garage builders . Which is only available for non profit s 3) Award a contract for design 4) declare Hudson Street as a redevelopment zone with no restrictions.
The Village Council chimed in with both Bernie and Jeff said own and build , the Mayor said redevelopment seemed impractical.
A new “Walker Study ” was needed due to the all the new development projects and on going urbanization of the Village adding additional traffic and congestion. Bob Rooney said “Walker” would not have to start from scratch but revise their numbers .
Councilwomen Walsh tackled the elephant in the room by stating the parking garage will end up being filled by Central business district tenets instead of shoppers and commuters . Bob Rooney pointed out that the previous Walker report had already laid out the allocations for how many spots must be allocated to what type of parking .
Current Road asphalt conditions are horrendous. The VC ignoring this fact for years while the PSEG TUNNEL diggers are tearing up the main roads.
For Pipe and Utility upgrades .will get much worse folks.Cars tires suspensions will continue to take a beating .its not like we can take an alternate route to and from town.Means lost business store owners .
Tire car repair alignment shops will continue to rake it in.Visitors know the Town is in downslide,Parking violations officers just hammer the visitors anyway to ensure they know better than to come again next week to shop or dine.is ass backwards to think visitors are fools.Glen Rock and the malls have 3 hours free honor based parking .I get haircuts there every month and I am sure to visit other stores like drugstores there when free parked.
Ridgewood NJ, During this past Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session (06/28), Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen announced Ridgewood Water’s intent to acquire, via outright purchase, the building and property located at 111 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, which is currently owned by the Ridgewood Elks Holding Corporation.
Mayor Knudsen further stated that Ridgewood Water would make improvements to the Elks Lodge building to permit the relocation of water utility operations currently housed in Midland Park, and at Village Hall in Ridgewood.
No information was made available during the aforementioned meeting as to whether the Midland Park property would be sold when vacated, nor what would be done with the water utility’s space at Village Hall once the utility leaves it.
Ridgewood Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh and Councilman Jeffrey Voigt both stated their opposition to the purchase. Councilman Ramon Hache said that he’d initially been opposed to the plan also, but now viewed it as a good idea.
Costs for property acquisition and building improvements are said to be in the neighborhood of $3 million, according to Councilwoman Walsh.
Further public discussions about the proposed plan with take place later in the summer, as per Mayor Knudsen.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Train Station Historic district includes Garber and Wilsey Square and the the entire train station plaza ie the parking lot and is known as the Ridgewood central railroad Historic district .
Ridgewood would need an DEP approval to add additional parking at the Historic Train Station. The Village engineer Christopher Rutishauser had already submitted the application to the DEP and that application was challenged at the Council Meeting on Wednesday Night by Cynthia Halaby claiming it held many erroneous assertions .
In recent discussions the Village Council has been challenged by several Village committees and residents of the loss of green space at the train station . These are the same individuals and committees who supported clear cutting 5 acres of trees at Schedler Park.
Amazing how when a pota-potty sat in the train station median for months in 2015 no one uttered a peep about its visibility at the Ridgewood Train Station Historic district..
