Tag: Ridgewood Real estate

>Melinda Cronk and Dom Nizza : the “focus group” conclusion that we need a cement pool

Melinda Cronk and Dom Nizza are posting numerous messages about Graydon on the Ridgewood Patch. She feels that her “focus group” conclusion that we need a cement pool is still correct.(Did you know that focus groups can give you the results that you want?) In this economy the town cannot afford to spend on the pool. What we have is beautiful. If you don’t like it then you can swim elsewhere. Not everyone uses Graydon and that is OK, it is there for those who choose to use it. Like the bandshell. The election loss of Cronk & Dold was a vote on Graydon there is not much else to say about the platform. The residents spoke.

Ridgewood will allow non residents to use Graydon and other towns allow Ridgewood residents to use their pools. It is better when we all share. Sharing/merging services is the future. There will be a lot more sharing for Ridgewood – police, fire and local government.

You may find that there are nice people in other towns. Expand your horizons, Ridgewood is not the center of the universe.

>Gov. Christie weighs in on stalled contract negotiations for Ocean County law enforcement unions

Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday responded to two letters Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. has sent him since December, pleading with the governor for assistance in stalled contract negotiations with the county’s seven law enforcement unions. (Larsen, Asbury Park Press)

https://www.app.com/article/20110202/NJNEWS/102020394/Gov-Christie-weighs-stalled-contract-negotiations-Ocean-County-law-enforcement-unions

>Toll collectors’ union proposes pay, job reductions

The union representing toll collectors and maintenance workers on the state’s two largest toll roads said it is offering $16 million worth of concessions, from pay cuts to job eliminations, as a counter-proposal to privatizing collections. (Higgs, Daily Record)

https://www.dailyrecord.com/article/B3/20110202/NJNEWS10/110202083/0/NJLIFE19/Toll-collectors-union-proposes-pay-job-reductions?odyssey=nav|head

>Feelings run high as Opportunity Scholarship Act moves to the Assembly

The Opportunity Scholarship Act — New Jersey’s version of a private school voucher bill — is moving to the Assembly today, and the politicking from all sides is going full bore. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0202/2314/

>School Voucher bill picks up steam

Low-income students in New Jersey’s “chronically failing” schools could get taxpayer-subsidized scholarships to attend other public or private schools if a controversial and bipartisan bill is approved. (Fleisher, The Wall Street Journal)

https://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703960804576120453878920150.html

>JAMBOREE Scholarship Fund Celebrates Its 65th Year!
Come out and support this wonderful tradition!

Show Dates:
Wednesday – Friday, February 9 – 11 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 12 at 7 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Ticket Information: Available at www.rhsjamboree.com

The Jamboree Scholarship Fund has had terrific success in raising needs-based scholarship money for graduating seniors at Ridgewood High School. Parents and guardians of RHS students sing, dance and act on-stage and/or work as back-stage heroes to put on a themed, four-performance musical revue for the Village of Ridgewood and surrounding communities. The entire production and fundraising efforts are 100% voluntary. Last year, 16 graduating RHS seniors received $96,000 in scholarship award money!

>Fantastic Spring Skiing Opportunity

SKI PARK CITY AND EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH

Rates starting at $529 include:

Lodging at a three star Park City hotel

Lift Tickets for Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, or The Canyons

One 50-minute massage per guest

Discounted Ski/Snowboard Rentals

$25 Spa Services Gift Certificate

Full Buffet-Style Hot Breakfast

4 Nights Lodging / 3 Days Skiing = $529
4 Nights Lodging / 4 Days Skiing = $679
6 Nights Lodging / 5 Days Skiing = $819
7 Nights Lodging / 5 Days Skiing = $869

*Rates are per person based upon double occupancy. Valid March 20-April 20, 2011.

For more information and to book your trip call Donna at:

THE TRAVEL CENTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS

“Ridgewood’s ONLY Travel Agency”

(201)447-3311

[email protected]

>Senate Poised To Vote On (unconstitutional)Health Care Repeal
February 02, 2011

ABC News’ Matthew Jaffe reports: The US Senate today is poised to vote on repealing President Obama’s controversial new health care law.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today on the Senate floor that the repeal vote will likely occur sometime late this afternoon.

“We, as senators, have a choice,” Reid said. “We can move forward or we can look backward. We can make progress or stage a futile fight with the future. It’s clear this week that while the American people and Senate Democrats are looking ahead, Senate Republicans are looking for a way to distract the American people.”

https://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/02/senate-poised-to-vote-on-health-care-repeal.html

>Have you noticed all the traffic lights in the area that are getting cameras attached? (I first noticed Paramus Road @ Grove/Midland). I’m thinking revenue generation vs. safety. I agree with the article’s opponents that a longer yellow and/or countdown timers (like at S Maple & Prospect) are the way to go for safety is the goal.

Study puts spotlight on red-light cameras

The national debate over red-light cameras is heating up again as a new analysis from a traffic safety group argues that the controversial devices saved 159 lives in 14 cities during a five-year period.

https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-01-redlight01_ST_N.htm?csp=hf

>Friends Neighborhood Nursery School – OPEN HO– USE

Friday, February 18, 2011 (9:00am to 11:00 am)

Friends’ Neighborhood Nursery School (FNNS or Friends) was established in 1959 to offer children the chance to grow and gain experience in a creative preschool, regardless of race, religion or background. It is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian nursery school sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The school is a member of the Friends Council on Education.

Friends provides a warm, safe, supportive and creative environment for children to grow and learn. The teachers at Friends strive to foster the uniqueness of each child, while encouraging respect and tolerance among all the children.

Contact Us

https://www.ridgewoodfriends.org

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 201-445-0681

Or visit us at:

224 Highwood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450

>UPDATE: SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY, FEBRUARY 2

THE RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. ALL AFTER-SCHOOL AND EVENING ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO CANCELLED.

>Please Do Not Park Cars in Street during Snow Clean up

Residents are reminded to NOT park their cars in the street when we are expecting snow.

Cars that are blocking plows will be ticketed and towed so the road can be properly cleared.

>Industry group challenges new law guaranteeing power plant subsidies

The ink is hardly dry on a bill designed to promote the building of power plants in New Jersey, but an industry group is already challenging it before a federal agency. (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0201/2319/

>Co-op Movie Day February 23rd

Ridgewood NJ- The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood (aka the Co-op) will be hosting a Movie Day on February 23rd at the Warner Quad Movie Theater at 190 E. Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. The movie, Toy Story 3, starts at 10:00am. The cost for tickets is $8 and includes unlimited popcorn and drinks. Children under 2 are free. All the money raised will go to support the Co-op. If you have any questions, please call the school’s office at (201) 447-6232.

>Ridgewood Cooperative Nursery School Open House March 3rd

The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, a nonsectarian school, will hold an Open House for the 2011-2012 school year on Thursday, March 3rd from 9:30-11:00 and 12:45-2:00. The school is located at 100 Dayton Street.

The Co-op offers classes for children from 1 ½ to 5 years old. Classes range from Mommy and Me classes to four day per week classes for 4 year olds. Kindergarten enrichment classes are also offered. The school offers both morning and afternoon classes.

The school’s seasoned professional teaching staff members guide students toward social, emotional and physical well-being. Children learn and play in an environment ideally suited to their needs as developing individuals. The program encourages independence, self-discipline and a love for school. Setting the school apart from other nursery schools, The Co-op is organized and run by parents. This enables parents to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience. Music, physical education, field trips, indoor and outdoor play time and an in-house library are just a few of the experiences to which the children are exposed as supplements to the daily education plans.

For more information or to set up a private tour, please call the school at (201) 447-6232 or email [email protected]