Ridgewood NJ, it does seem like a lot of boards and committees for such a small town . Perhaps there is some overlap or perhaps there are some committees that have out lived their usefulness ? Do they represent special interests or residents ?
How many personal fiefdoms have been created ?How many residents serve on multiply committees ? Maybe its time to simplify and consolidate ?
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Board of Adjustment
Central Business District Advisory Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Safety Committee
Community Center Advisory Board
Community Relations Advisory Board
Field Committee
Financial Advisory Committee
Green Team Advisory Committee
Kasschau Shell
Library Board of Trustees
Open Space Committee
Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board
Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission
Project Pride Committee
Ridgewood Arts Council
Ridgewood Community Access Network (CAN)
Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee
Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee
Shade Tree Commission
Ridgewood NJ, since 2010 ,the class action, brought by the three municipalities on behalf of ratepayers, alleges that Ridgewood Water owes $14 million in past overcharges and claims the Village of Ridgewood improperly applied water company revenues to other areas in its municipal budget.
The three municipalities Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff have alleged that the utility company, operated by the village of Ridgewood, overcharged customers from 2010 to 2016 and improperly used company funds to supplement Ridgewood’s municipal budget.
The towns want $17.4 million returned to ratepayers, including $13.8 million in alleged overcharges and $3.6 million in transfers from the utility’s fund balance from 2010 to 2016.
By way of background, the Ridgewood Water Utility supplies water to Ridgewood residents and to the residents of the neighboring communities of Wyckoff, Midland Park and Glen Rock. Importantly, the Water Utility is not regulated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) or any other neutral and impartial governmental agency. This case concerns a scheme devised by the Village of Ridgewood to unlawfully off-load a portion of the Village operating budget to the extraterritorial ratepayers of the Water Utility. The scheme was simple: through the accounting devise of “indirect costs,” the Village used its Water Utility to transfer substantial Village operating costs that are wholly unrelated to the operations of the Water Utility to the ratepayers of the Water Utility. In effect, the residents of Wyckoff, Glen Rock and Midland Park have been subsidizing the Village of Ridgewood Operating Budget so that, during periods of economic difficulty, Ridgewood does not have to make the tough choices that all other communities make by reducing expenditures or raising taxes on their own residents.
In the past seven years, the Water Utility has raised its rates by some 37 percent. The Plaintiffs in this litigation assert that these massive rate increases are unlawful and excessive. Plaintiffs demand, among other things, a full refund of the seven years of unlawful rate increases.
Benefiting the Nick Currey Fund for Ewing Sarcoma Research
Sunday, June 11th, 2017
12:00 Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30am)
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood NJ, For 12 years running, proceeds from the tournament have benefited the Nick Currey Fund for Ewing Sarcoma Research.
The Thirteenth Annual Wiffle® for Cancer Tournament will be held rain or shine (but hopefully shine!) on Sunday, June 11, 2017, check-in begins at 11:30am, and the tournament starts at 12:00 noon at Ridgewood High School, 627 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Registration will be limited to 64 teams. Teams consist of 3 to 5 players (the maximum number of players that can be in the field at any one time is 5), but unlimited substitutions are allowed. So, if some members of your team can’t stay for the entire tournament, you can sign up additional players to take their place.
The tournament features two divisions–a “competitive” division for those teams who want to have fun, but also want to compete seriously for a shot at bragging rights as tournament champion, and a “recreational” division for those teams that primarily just want to have fun. Please indicate which division you would like to play in when you sign up.
The tournament consists of a six-game round robin followed by a single-elimination round leading to a championship (with trophies!) for each division. In the round robin, teams will be grouped into four-team brackets and assigned to a particular field. Each team will play every other team in the bracket once, insuring that every team will play at least three games.
Trophies/prizes will also be awarded for best team name, shirt and costume, so be creative!
Ridgewood NJ, Are the Stage II restrictions applied to the other towns or not? The notice first says the Stage II restrictions have been in effect since 2016 applying to all towns, then it says they hope the other towns follow suit. Which is it?? I think Ridgewood is the only town restricted to 2 days per week watering.
Stage II restrictions (2 days per week irrigation) were imposed in June 2016 and are still in effect in Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Without these restrictions, the use of drinking water for irrigation will continue increasing toward levels that are unsustainable regardless of drought conditions. To reverse this trend, an ordinance was approved by the Village Council on April 12, 2017 to amend the provisions governing Watering and Water Emergencies in the Village of Ridgewood Code. Changes include:
Making 2 days per week irrigation permanent year round,
Restricting irrigation hours to limit losses to evaporation,
Restricting irrigation using private wells to 2 days a week,
Adding new exemptions, including drip irrigation and smart controllers.
This ordinance became effective on May 2, 2017 and applies only to Ridgewood, but it is expected that the Boroughs of Glen Rock and Midland Park, and the Township of Wyckoff will enact similar rules as they have in the past. Below is the approved ordinance. Questions can be directed to Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5521 or [email protected].
So far the Borough of Glen Rock has imposed water restrictions, no mention that we could find for Borough of Midland Park, and last years water restrictions are still posted on Township of Wyckoff ‘s website.
Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday May 10th, the Ridgewood Mayor and Council issued a Proclamation to the Ridgewood Emergency Services for EMS Week, May 21st-27th. Ridgewood Emergency Services volunteers provide service to the residents and visitors of the Village of Ridgewood every minute of every day. For the 1st quarter of 2017, Ridgewood Emergency Service members responded to over 400 requests for aid and assistance with 6500 hours of donated time to the Village of Ridgewood.
Should you be interested in exploring the idea of becoming a member, please call us at (201) 670-5570. The comprehensive training you’ll receive is free, and while rigorous, it is personally rewarding.
Please visit our web page www.ridgewood911.org and like us on Facebook.
RidgewoodNJ, A Ridgewood, New Jersey, man today admitted participating in the December 2015 robbery of a North Jersey bar and the violent carjacking and kidnapping that took place shortly afterwards, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Wilbur Jonathon Barahona, 21, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares in Newark federal court to a three-count information charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
Barahona admitted that on Dec. 25, 2016, he and others forcibly robbed a bar in Hawthorne, New Jersey, and subsequently fled with approximately $200 in cash.
Afterwards, in the early morning hours of Dec. 26, 2015, Barahona and others hailed a taxi in Paterson, New Jersey, and forcibly took the taxi from the driver. Barahona admitted that he and others forced the driver into the back of the vehicle and took over driving. Barahona also admitted that during the carjacking, other conspirators caused seriously bodily injury to the driver by hitting him in the head with a beer bottle and slicing his throat with a knife before eventually leaving him on the side of the road in New York. The taxicab driver survived.
The kidnapping charge carries a maximum potential penalty of life imprisonment. The carjacking charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 25 years in prison. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 16, 2017.
Balmore Carrillo-Iraheta, 19, of Suffern, New York, who previously was indicted for his role in the Hobbs Act Robbery of the Hawthorne bar, pleaded guilty before Judge Linares in Newark federal court on May 15, 2017, to one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery. All six men originally charged by complaint for their respective roles in the Hobbs Act Robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping have pleaded guilty and await sentencing.
Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Timothy Gallagher in Newark, as well as the Ridgewood and Hawthorne Police Departments, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Elaine K. Lou and Karen D. Stringer of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division in Newark.
Defense counsel: Carol Gillen Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, Newark
Ridgewood NJ, Fathers Day is right around the corner! Celebrate this special day here at Pearl Restaurant! Nonna Carmela is planning a special menu with her homemade pasta and famous Italian recipes! All Fathers will Receive a Complementary Cigar on us! 06/18/2017 Make your Reservations Today! (201)857-5100
The Pearl Restaurant is a BYOB bistro with a romantic ambiance serving seafood, pasta & other seasonal new American bites.
Address: 17 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 857-5100
Menu: pearlridgewood.com
Hours:
Open today · 4–10PM
Location: Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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 Saturday, May 20th between the hours of 10am and 3pm. 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 4th, 2017 2-4pm
Artwork available for viewing through Friday, June 16th, 2017
Pickup: Saturday, June 17th 2017 10am-12pm
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
2. Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act MAYOR: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call
4. RESOLUTION
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, NUMBERED 17-142 IS TO BE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. THERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION BESIDE THIS RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. THIS RESOLUTION WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
17-56 Award Professional Services Contract – Professional Historic Architectural Consultant – Zabriskie-Schedler House Stabilization Project (Phase I)(NTE $50,000) –
This resolution authorizes the hiring of Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects to document the current conditions of the site, restore and stabilize roof, prepare and present nomination to New Jersey and National Register Nomination, and provide assistance for preparation of 2017 Bergen County HPTF Application.
5. Adjournment
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
MAY 24, 2017
7:30 P.M.
7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
Motion to Suspend Work Session and Convene Special Public Meeting
Special Public Meeting – See Attached Agenda
Motion to Adjourn Special Public Meeting and Reconvene Work Session
Presentation
a. FAC – Amend Various Fees and Fines
Discussion
a. Ridgewood Water
b. Parking
1. Discussion of Proposed Parking Garage
2. Train Station – New Parking
c. Budget
1. 2017 Estimated Tax Rate
2. Hardware for E-Ticketing Software
3. Award Second Year of Contract – Crossing Guard Services
d. Policy
1. Boards and Committees – Structures and By-laws
e. Operations
1. Request for Resource Room at Gatehouse – Women Gardeners of Ridgewood
2. Proposed Stop Signs – Upper Boulevard and Glenwood Road
3. Kings Pond Area Cleaning Program – Ridgewood Wildscape Assoc. & Partners
4. Renew Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Program & Other Grants
5. NJDOT Request for Additional Bus Stop – State Highway 17 at Race Track Road
Manager’s Report
Council Reports
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
Resolution to go into Closed Session
Closed Session
A. Legal – Partial Divestiture of Ridgewood Water, COAH; Valley Hospital; HealthBarn
B. Contracts/Negotiations – Barrington Road
C. Personnel – Appointments to Boards and Committees
Adjournment
Gigantic waste of resources. They should instead target those driving with a phone in one hand talking/texting.
The seat belt avoiders are only putting themselves at risk. The cell phone mob is putting others at risk. I would think the latter is of greater concern than the former.
Police often use cellphones for work, freeing up radio airtime while they make calls related to police business. Sometimes they need confidential information that they don’t want to be picked up by anyone listening to a police scanner.
Other times they are calling people who have called police. And cellphones are a handy tool when calling another police agency that does not share the same radio channel.
But why can’t they make those calls on hands-free devices? Here’s one reason: Many officers wear an earpiece for their portable radio in one ear, and background noise from police radios, scanners and sirens can make hearing difficult. Fitting a Bluetooth headset over an existing earpiece is not practical, police say.
!. No enforcement of the new restrictions in any other town but Ridgewood.
2. Increase water rates in the future when water sales are reduced because of the restrictions.
3. Increased restrictions in the future because of the new developments
4. Law suit pending against Rdgewood Water If Ridgewood Water loses the suit the amount to be paid will be the soul responsible of Ridgewood taxpayers.
5 Continue request for money by Ridgewood Water at almost every Council meeting
Dear President Trump – please do the right thing here. Ask NY/NJ to drop dead. I say this as someone who has to endure the torturous commute every single day.
These states are involved in pillaging BILLIONS of dollars collected as taxes/tolls/fares, paid by honest citizens, on their union cronies and other political constituents, instead of spending the same on desperately needed infrastructure.
Not a penny of federal aid is required to build and maintain infrastructure. There is no shortage of money. A few years of tolls collected on the three 50-100 year old Hudson crossings alone is enough to build a new tunnel. Of course, no one really knows where that money goes.
Please do not bail them out. This will only encourage them to steal more.
New Jersey led the list, as expected, but money rolled in from nearby New York and Pennsylvania, as well as Florida and California
New Jersey is one of only two states with gubernatorial elections this year, so the eyes — and the wallets — of the nation are focused on the Garden State.
The state Election Law Enforcement Commission has said that this year’s primary is on its way to becoming the most expensive in New Jersey history. As of its last campaign reporting date, May 8, the 11 major-party hopefuls had already raised about $22 million in just their candidate accounts, excluding outside committees. While 88 percent of that money came from New Jerseyans, people from 36 other states and the District of Columbia, as well as the United Kingdom, also contributed.
Democratic frontrunner Phil Murphy was responsible for roughly two-thirds of the total amount contributed as of the 29-day pre-primary reports. The $15.1 million he has spent on his campaign is unrivaled in size. But Murphy has also been the primary beneficiary of money contributed by each of the states that has given the most to New Jersey’s candidates this year.
These are the 10 states from which candidates had gotten the most money as of May 8:
Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TodayPublished 9:04 a.m. ET May 21, 2017 | Updated 17 hours ago
f your teen has a smartphone, chances are they spend several hours a day on text and social media. If you ever look at what they’re actually doing on there, you’ll likely see a lot of innocent “Snapstreaking,” some funny Buzzfeed videos and a bunch of letters and numbers that look like some kind of modern-day shorthand.
