Tag: Ridgewood Real estate

>Saturday, February 3rd – 6 to 9:30pm
SUPERBOWL EVE CHILI COOKOFF AND TAILGATE PARTY Join Ridgewood Parks and Recreation on Saturday, February 3rd, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., in the Community Center Youth Lounge for a Superbowl Eve Pre Game Party. Chili, Hot Dog Cart and other refreshments courtesy of Best of Everything, Broad Street Smokehouse Grill, The Daily Treat, The Office, The Silver Spoon, and Wilkes Delicatessen. NFL Highlights of the most amazing Super Bowl happenings will run on the big screen. A fun filled evening for friends and families of ALL AGES. $ 5.00 per individual or $ 10.00 per family. Questions:201/670-5560

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>A petroleum giant has agreed to pay a $1.2 million fine for ignoring state orders to clean up pollution from leaking underground fuel tanks at a Ridgewood service station, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson announced today.

“Of the total penalty, $500,000 recoups the economic benefit that Shell/Motiva reaped by evading DEP cleanup orders. Even though the station eventually came into compliance, this settlement sends a clear message to other polluters – if you delay, you will still pay,” Commissioner Jackson said.

The settlement stems from three distinct gasoline leaks from underground storage tanks at the Shell service station at Route 17 and Franklin Turnpike in the village of Ridgewood, Bergen County.

Shell Oil Co. owned the station from 1985 until 1998, when Houston-based Motiva Enterprises LLC, a joint venture of Shell and Saudi Refining Inc., assumed ownership.

Ridgewood first detected gasoline in its water in June 1987, and shut down two municipal wells adjacent to the Shell station. DEP traced the contamination to the station.

Shell installed pump-and-treat and vapor extraction systems to deal with on-site contamination. Ridgewood installed an off-site treatment system and placed the wells back into service.

In February 1995, Shell notified DEP of another discharge of 1,700 gallons of gasoline. Shell upgraded its on-site treatment systems.

The following year, DEP issued a Spill Act directive, ordering the company to remove the discharge and provide enhanced treatment for the municipal water supply.

The company failed to comply; DEP issued a Notice of Violation against Shell on May 30, 1997.
In June 1998, Shell informed DEP of a third discharge of approximately 1,000 gallons. This time, the company shut down the pump-and-treat system, arguing it was not designed to handle the contamination.

Between May 1997 and August 2000, DEP attempted to guide Shell and Motiva into compliance but department directives were not followed. On Aug. 30, 2000, DEP issued fine notices totaling $1.6 million.

After this, the company upgraded the on-site treatment systems to meet DEP requirements. It also delineated the vertical and horizontal extent of the contamination plume as the department required.

As an additional condition of the recent settlement, Shell and Motiva have agreed to complete the remediation.

>The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking individuals who are interested in serving as crossing guards at various locations in the Village. For further information and applications please contact the Police Department at 201/670-5500 x404. The hourly rate is $15.65.

>Special Meeting – Planning Bd – Valley Hospital Renewal Monday, January 29 at 7:30pm in the Court Room at Village Hall, 131 North Maple Ave, there will be a Hearing at the Special Meeting of the Planning Board on the “Valley Hospital Renewal”. This meeting is open to the public. Space available is determined by the occupancy limits established by the Fire Dept. Audio CD’s of the Hearing will be available from the Secretary to the Planning Board for $10.

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>I live on a corner. I do not have any obstruction that blocks the view of the corner. Nor have I received a summons. However, I would strongly oppose the legal right of ANYONE to make changes to MY property, without my consent. If it is a matter of trimming an overgrown bush, that is one thing. But, more permanent structures, such as walls or fences, that have existed for years is another. Can anyone provide the wording of ordinance that exists covering this issue? Also, I would like to know names of the the members of the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (whatever that is). Where can they be found? It is probably the same people who stand up at EVERY Village Council meeting and turn the municipal government process into something akin to a 4-hour root canal procedure (sit through one and see what I mean). How many of these summonses have been issued, anyway? There can’t be more than 4 or 5 properties in town, where this is a valid concern. Yet, we have the Police Dept and Village Engineering Division surveying the entire town about this. How many man-hours (read tax-payer dollars) have been spent on this? Give me a freakin’ break!!! If the traffic aound my property is any indication, I suggest that any accidents contributing to the “sudden alarm” over this issue have more to do with careless drivers that obstructed intersections.

The Citizens Safety Advisory Committee propably has good intentions. But, they seem to taking an Orwellian approach that I oppose in principle. Young children from around the neigborhood play in our yard. Why doesn’t the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee spend their time focusing on the biggest safety hazard in Ridgewood…bad, careless and reckless drivers. Countless teenagers, soccer moms and POLICEMEN talk on their cell phones as they drive obvliviously through town every day. Stop signs are non-existent as they roll right through them. Is there any street in town with a speed limit over 25MPH? Drivers routinely fly down some streets at speeds in excess of 40MPH. How about enforcing our existing traffic laws?? Why don’t we all start focusing on the REAL issues in this town and stop meddling, based on the interests of a few? Get a grip Ridgewood!!!

>The Ridgewood Blog has learned that the Village Manager James M. Ten Hoeve is in the hospital. I know that from time to time he has been the center of attention of comments and articles on this Blog but I want to take to opportunity to wish him well .

PJ

>3041 – Establish Department of Planning – Establishes the Department of
Planning in the Village, and designates the Village Planner as the Director
of the Department. The Department of Planning shall review and process
Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment applications; attend evening
meetings of these boards; conduct the examination of the Master Plan;
provide professional planning advice to the Village Council, the Village
Manager and all related departments; provide review, support and expertise
on other issues as required by the Director and/or the Village Manager. The
compensation of the Village Planner shall be under a retainer agreement as
approved by the Village Council.

>SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA – Monday, January 22, 2007 – 7:30 p.m.

Presentation by The Valley Hospital – future needs and request for possible
zoning amendments to the “H – Hospital” Zone.

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>Intersection Safety Campaign Supported by Citizens Safety Advisory Committee. The Village’s Citizens Safety Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Police Department and the Engineering Division, has completed a Village-wide review of physical and/or visual obstructions at properties that abut street intersections through out the Village. The purpose of this effort is to identify areas where conditions could cause hazards to both pedestrians and motorists. Our goal is a safer community for all.

>Inspect fire extinguishers at least once a month (more often in severe environments).
Fire extinguisher maintenance is important for everyone’s safety.

You must ensure that:
• The extinguisher is not blocked by equipment, coats or other objects that could interfere with access in an emergency.
• The pressure is at the recommended level. On extinguishers equipped with a gauge (such as that shown on the right), the needle should be in the green zone – not too high and not too low.
• The nozzle or other parts are not hindered in any way.
• The pin and tamper seal (if it has one) are intact.
• There are no dents, leaks, rust, chemical deposits and/or other signs of abuse/wear. Wipe off any corrosive chemicals, oil, gunk etc. that may have deposited on the extinguisher.
Some manufacturers recommend shaking your dry chemical extinguishers once a month to prevent the powder from settling/packing.
Fire extinguishers should be pressure tested (a process called hydrostatic testing) after a number of years to ensure that the cylinder is safe to use. Consult your owner’s manual, extinguisher label or the manufacturer to see when yours may need such testing.
If the extinguisher is damaged or needs recharging, replace it immediately!

IMPORTANT: Recharge all extinguishers immediately after use regardless of how much they were used.
What is the difference between a fire extinguisher inspection and fire extinguisher maintenance?
INSPECTION
An inspection is a “quick check” to give reasonable assurance that a fire extinguisher is available, fully charged and operable. The value of an inspection lies in the frequency, regularity, and thoroughness with which it is conducted. The frequency will vary from hourly to monthly, based on the needs of the situation. Inspections should always be conducted when extinguishers are initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals.
MAINTENANCE
Fire extinguishers should be maintained at regular intervals (at least once a year), or when specifically indicated by an inspection. Maintenance is a “thorough check” of the extinguisher. It is intended to give maximum assurance that an extinguisher will operate effectively and safely. It includes a thorough examination and any necessary repair, recharging or replacement. It will normally reveal the need for hydrostatic testing of an extinguisher.

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>Martin Luther King, Jr., Biography
1929—1968, American clergyman and civil rights leader

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., graduated from Morehouse College (B.A., 1948), Crozer Theological Seminary (B.D., 1951), and Boston University (Ph.D., 1955). The son of the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, King was ordained in 1947 and became (1954) minister of a Baptist church in Montgomery, Ala. He led the black boycott (1955-56) of segregated city bus lines and in 1956 gained a major victory and prestige as a civil-rights leader when Montgomery buses began to operate on a desegregated basis.

King organized the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which gave him a base to pursue further civil-rights activities, first in the South and later nationwide. His philosophy of nonviolent resistance led to his arrest on numerous occasions in the 1950s and 60s. His campaigns had mixed success, but the protest he led in Birmingham, Ala., in 1963 brought him worldwide attention. He spearheaded the Aug., 1963, March on Washington, which brought together more than 200,000 people. In 1964 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

King’s leadership in the civil-rights movement was challenged in the mid-1960s as others grew more militant. His interests, however, widened from civil rights to include criticism of the Vietnam War and a deeper concern over poverty. His plans for a Poor People’s March to Washington were interrupted (1968) for a trip to Memphis, Tenn., in support of striking sanitation workers. On Apr. 4, 1968, he was shot and killed as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel (since 1991 a civil-rights museum).

James Earl Ray, a career criminal, pleaded guilty to the murder and was convicted, but he soon recanted, claiming he was duped into his plea. Ray’s conviction was subsequently upheld, but he eventually received support from members of King’s family, who believed King to have been the victim of a conspiracy. Ray died in prison in 1998. In a jury trial in Memphis in 1999 the King family won a wrongful-death judgment against Loyd Jowers, who claimed (1993) that he had arranged the killing for a Mafia figure. Many experts, however, were unconvinced by the verdict, and in 2000, after an 18-month investigation, the Justice Dept. discredited Jowers and concluded that there was no evidence of an assassination plot.

King wrote Stride toward Freedom (1958), Why We Can’t Wait (1964), and Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (1967). His birthday is a national holiday, celebrated on the third Monday in January. King’s wife, Coretta Scott King, has carried on various aspects of his work. She also wrote My Life with Martin Luther King (1989).

See biographies by K. L. Smith and I. G. Zepp, Jr. (1974), S. Oates (1982), and M. Frady (2001); C. S. King, My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr. (1969); D. J. Garrow, Bearing the Cross (1986); T. Branch, Parting the Waters (1988) and Pillar of Fire (1997); M. E. Dyson, I May Not Get There with You (2000).

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Copyright ©2003, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

>Tickets are available for the annual Harlem Wizards vs. Ridgewood All-Stars basketball game at RHS gymnasium on January 19, 2007, at 7 PM. This event sells out early.Ridgewood teachers get the chance to lace ‘em up and play against one of the most famous basketball show teams in the world. The Harlem Wizards offer a rare combination of individual athleticism, teamwork, entertainment and community involvement. Featuring some top basketball talent, the Harlem Wizards’ exciting brand of “Trick Hoopz and Alley Oops” is so engaging that after five decades they are still packing gymnasiums all across the globe. Tickets for this Ridgewood Schools fundraiser, which benefits Federated Home and School Association, are by pre-sale ONLY! Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students. Maximum 6 tickets per family. See attached order form.