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>many readers are reporting that there appears to be an increased police presents in town lately, to an email everyone was very pleased to see it .
On the other hand readers are still a bit annoyed that so many street lights appear to not be working or removed…
Residents on Union Street continue to complain about the gas smell, and I can say first hand that it is rather pungent
>James,
When I started a web site and subsequently a blog for my graduating class at RHS I hoped people like you would contact me. Thanks! I think your blog is great and will look forward to reading it on a daily basis. As for going home again, I have no doubts about it. Your blog and all of its links only makes me more certain of this fact. I’m really not sure of the direction the class of 1977 blog or the web site will take, other than helping with our 30th Reunion next year but that’s not going to deter me. My hope is that it will be useful to people well beyond any of our reunions. Please consider yourself linked.
All the best,Paul
>Suggested motto for Ridgewood Public Schools Newsline – “All the BOE news
that’s not embarrassing, we print.”
The September 2006 issue was compiled/edited this week and received by
taxpayers today via US Mail. No mention whatsoever of either Titus’
resignation, nor any report of Ridgewood High School NCLB “Early Warning”
letter appeared in the newsletter.
Comrade Jumpin’ Jane Reilly strikes again!
>Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK…UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY
546 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2006
NJZ002>006-011-NYZ067>073-021000-
WESTERN PASSAIC-BERGEN-EASTERN PASSAIC-ESSEX-HUDSON-UNION-ORANGE-
PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-
546 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2006
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEW
JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK.
.DAY ONE…TONIGHT
A WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 TO 35
MPH ALONG WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
A WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH
ALONG WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR 2 TO 4 INCHES OF RAINFALL.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
>Taken from the BOE website (https://www.web2.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/www/edcenter/bdmeetings/bdagendas/aug28.html)
Changes of Assignment
ARILOTTA, Paul – from Principal, Travell School, to Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007
Dr. Arilotta’s background is as follows:
·NJDOE Standard Certificate, School Administrator
·BA in Sociology from St John’s University
·MA in Physical Education from Columbia University
·MS in Guidance and Counseling from St. John’s University ·Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Practices from Columbia University ·Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Columbia University ·1995-present – Principal, Travell School ·1990-95 – Director of Human Resources, Ridgewood Public Schools ·1987-90 – Superintendent, Hasbrouck Heights School District ·1982-87 – Deputy Assistant Superintendent Manhattan Region ·1971-82 – Various positions for the New York City Board of Education (classroom teacher, guidance counselor, Assistant Project Director, Evaluation and Placement Unit, Supervisor, Assistant Administrative Director)
“I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Arilotta from parents whose children have attended Travell. Looking at his background, I wonder why the district needs to search for a new Superintendent when it seems like we have a qualified candidate already working for the district. Also I must say he appears to be a lot more open and more of a people person than Dr. Porter was.”
>Ridgewood Fall Art & Craft Street Festival Dates: 09/17 https://www.CraftLister.com/events/details.php?EventNumber=1017348
The 13th Annual Fall Car Show sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will take place on Friday September 8th from 6 – 9 pm
$7 Million Referendum to expand Ridge and Willard – The Ridgewood BOE has tentatively approved the development of a proposal to expand the Ridge and Willard schools if funding is authorized by a referendum in either September or December of 2006
Ridgewood to Start Revaluation The Village of Ridgewood has recently been ordered by the Bergen County Board of Taxation to perform a revaluation for the year 2008.
>$7 Million Referendum to expand Ridge and Willard – The Ridgewood BOE has tentatively approved the development of a proposal to expand the Ridge and Willard schools if funding is authorized by a referendum in either September or December of 2006
Ridgewood to Start Revaluation The Village of Ridgewood has recently been ordered by the Bergen County Board of Taxation to perform a revaluation for the year 2008.
>The subject of creating a redevelopment district to facilitate rapid construction of a parking garage again surfaced. Council members seem intent on finding a legal method of distancing themselves from the word “condemnation.” Block 3806 (Oak/Walnut between Franklin & Maple) is the targeted redevelopment district
Although in agreement that NJ Transit’s plans for a $27 million ADA upgrade to Ridgewood’s train station make no fiscal sense whatsoever, Council members agreed that conceptual plan number three would be the lesser of three evils. An appropriate resolution is being drafted and will be forwarded to NJ Transit.
To appease taxpayers living near Linwood Avenue and Sollas Court, Council members agreed to formally request the County of Bergen not to bring their planned bike path extension onto Village of Ridgewood owned property north of the Wild Duck Pond area.
It was revealed that the Planning Board is estimated to overspend their 2006 budget allocation by $66K. Council members were less than amused at the news that legal & other professional services fees exceed plan. Note: Mayor Pfund and Councilwoman Ringler-Shagin sit on the Planning Board but seemed surprised by the news also. Duh?
Plans to expand the Village Hall parking lot by 13 spaces were approved. The additional parking area will be located near the northeast corner of the building.
Council Members grilled Building Department Director Tony Merlino for over 45 minutes regarding his progress, or lack thereof, in implanting recommendations made last year by an external auditor. Clearly, those on the dais were not happy with Mr. Merlino’s progress report.
The Village’s Health, Building, and Tax departments will be folded into a new “Department of Community Services.” A Director is will be recruited (most likely from within).
Plans to discontinue use of a water meter reading system based on use of telephone lines were approved. Replacement water meters will be read using a two way radio system.
A revised commercial filming ordinance will be introduced.
The 2007 Village Calendar theme will center around famous people from Ridgewood. “Pioneering Women” was originally suggested as a theme; it died a quick death at the suggestion of Councilwoman Kim Ringler-Shagin.
>$7 Million Referendum to expand Ridge and Willard – The Ridgewood BOE has tentatively approved the development of a proposal to expand the Ridge and Willard schools if funding is authorized by a referendum in either September or December of 2006.
Ridgewood to Start RevaluationThe Village of Ridgewood has recently been ordered by the Bergen County Board of Taxation to perform a revaluation for the year 2008.
>$7 Million Referendum to expand Ridge and Willard – The Ridgewood BOE has tentatively approved the development of a proposal to expand the Ridge and Willard schools if funding is authorized by a referendum in either September or December of 2006.
Ridgewood to Start Revaluation
The Village of Ridgewood has recently been ordered by the Bergen County Board of Taxation to perform a revaluation for the year 2008.
>Island Breeze
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker
Island Breeze will present a live concert of calypso, reggae and Latin Jazz music on Thursday, July 6th at 8:30 PM at the Kasschau Shell on Veternan’s Field. Come bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Taped information: 201/444-1776
Squeaky Clean
Sponsored by G. Godart, DMD; M & N. Clemente, DMD; Harding Pharmacy
Vintage rock n’ roll music will be presented on Tuesday, July 11 at 8:30 PM at the Kasschau Shell, Veteran’s Field. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Taped information: 201/444-1776
Marlene VerPlanck
Sponsored by: Boiling Springs Savings Bank & Van Dyk Health Care, Inc.
American popular and jazz standards will be presented at the Kasschau Shell on Thursday, July 13 at 8:30 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars! Taped information: 201/444-1776
J.Mark McVey & Christy Tarr-McVey
Sponsored by Burgdorf Realtons & Ridgewood Corset Shop
Broadway Show tunes will be performed on Tuesday, July 18th at 8:30 PM at the Kasschau Shell on Veteran’s Field. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy ‘music under the stars’! Taped information: 201/444-1776
Reminisce
Sponsored by Kings Super Market, Hudson City Savings Bank
Doo Wop music will be presented at the Kasschau Shell, Thursday, July 20th at 8:30pm on Veteran’s Field behind the Ridgewood Library. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free concert under the stars! Taped information at 201/444-1776
Rio Clemente
Sponsored by The Ridgewood News
Jazz music will be presented on Tuesday, July 25th at 8:30pm at the Kasschau Shell on Veteran’s Field behind the Ridgewood Library. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free concert under the stars! Taped information at 201/444-1776
Irene Fokine Ballet
Sponsors: Kaprelian Oriental Rugs & Carpets and Village of Ridgewood
A dance performance will be presented on Thursday, July 27th at 8:30pm at the Kasschau Shell on Veteran’s Field behind the Ridgewood Library. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free performance under the stars! Taped information at 201/444-1776.
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Graydon Pool Online RegistrationGraydon Pool is open! Registration by credit card only for Graydon Pool can now be conducted online through CommunityPass. You can register from the comfort of your own home by clicking here. We have implemented a new photo ID system which requires all members to get new badges. When you have completed your registration online be sure to visit the Graydon Pool Badge Office (phone 201/670-5566). Pool Hours:June 3 – 23: Weekdays, 12 noon – 7 p.m; Weekends, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.June 24-Aug 11 Daily, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Aug 12- Sept 4 Weekdays, 12 noon – 7 p.m.; Weekends, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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