Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood police department ,the Touch a Truck event scheduled for today 5/17/18 at Van Neste Square Park has been cancelled to do inclement weather. There is no rain date at this time.
TheĀ Touch a Truck event was scheduled to take place from 9am to 2pm .
The dog rabies clinic and micro chipping event scheduled for yesterday 5/16/18 at Graydon pool parking lot was postponed due to weather.
As soon as we know the new dates or any information we will pass it on .
Ridgewood NJ, An Appellate Court ruled today that the right to request records under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) is not limited to New Jersey residents. The ruling upheld a lower court opinion in Burlington County and reversed lower courts in Cape May and Atlantic Counties. The three cases were consolidated for the purpose of the Appellate Court’s review.
“We conclude that the reference to “citizens” ā found in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and nowhere else in OPRA ā expresses the Legislature’s general intent to make New Jersey government records open to the public, rather than expressing an intent to limit access to only New Jersey residents or domiciliaries. Because the more specific provisions of OPRA refer to “any person,” and because OPRA is to be construed broadly to achieve the Legislature’s over-arching goal of making public records freely available, we conclude that the right to request records under OPRA is not limited to “citizens” of New Jersey.”
Today’s Appellate Court ruling has statewide application. See NJFOG’s website here for background.
Ho Ho Kus NJ, Numerous summonses were issued to the driver and registered owner of a tractor trailer that got stuck on the Glenwood Road, Ridgewood hill leading up from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station on Wednesday afternoon, 05/16. Police officers from Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ridgewood Police, and NJ Transit Police were dispatched to the incident. The truck was finally freed from its predicament when a heavy duty tow truck winched it up the hill. Motor vehicle traffic was rerouted until the roadway was clear.
Ridgewood NJ, Anyone interested in running to serve on the Ridgewood Board of Education? Currently the school budget is over $110 million and makes up the majority of the Village of Ridgewood’s property taxes.
Last contested Ridgewood School Board election was in 2012.
If you are considering serving on your school board, take advantage of NJSBAās online briefings that provide details about the responsibilities of serving on a local board of education. NJSBAās online briefings include three videos that address leadership, legal issues, and the role of a board member. Candidates can also listen to a recorded online radio broadcast, āWhat Board Members Need to Know When Theyāre Elected.ā
July 30Ā 4 p.m. is the deadline for candidates to file nominating petitions with the county clerk.
Nov 6 Annual School Election NOTE: Board members must undergo criminal history record checks through the New Jersey Department of Education within 30 days of election or appointment.
WASHINGTON DC ,Ā Two major priorities of Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) have been included in the draft text of the fiscal year 2019 U.S. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act. The Northeast Corridor rail projects could earn up to $2.2 billion in new funding included in the bill and language Lance inserted into the draft text will create a reimbursement program for local airports and businesses shuttered due to the protection of President Trump at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey.
āWithout a new tunnel under the Hudson River the movement of people and goods up and down the East Coast will grind to a halt. That has been my message to colleagues in Congress and we are winning new bipartisan support in our effort to advance this national priority,ā said Lance, who led the effort to protect similar funding in the fiscal year 2018 spending measure.
Lance also worked effectively with the Appropriations Committee to include legislative language to create a federal reimbursement system for airports and businesses forced to close due to Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) imposed while President Trump is at Trump National or in Florida. $3.5 million will go to reimbursing those grounded by TFRs.
āIt is a matter of fairness that airports and businesses grounded by no fault of their own see some type of compensation. Protecting the President and First Family is the highest priority, but accommodations should be made for those where livelihood is reduced when the President is in town,ā Lance continued.
The Northeast Corridor ($650 million), State of Good Repair ($500 million) and Core Capacity ($550 million) and New Start ($500 million) Grants all could contribute to projects related to a new tunnel under the Hudson River, including the Gateway Tunnel and Portal Bridge Project. These funds and new resources for grounded flights still need to go through the legislative process and pass both federal chambers. Lance worked diligently to secure these priorities in the bill, but lawmakers can attempt to target line items in the bill. Such an action occurred last year when a lawmaker from North Carolina offered an amendment removing the Gateway funds. Lance led the effort to defeat to the amendment when it was offered on the House Floor. When the U.S. Senate failed to advance last yearās spending measure, Lance and other pro-Gateway lawmakers successfully secured the funding in the omnibus appropriations package.
āThese are major wins for the Garden State that would not have been possible without the leadership of New Jerseyās own Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen,ā Lance concluded.
Ridgewood NJ, this just in the Harwin campaign reports an additional $12,000 in contributions bringing her total contributions to $36,500 of which $10,000 was her own money.
Ridgewood NJ, RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE, Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a full-time Management Assistant for the water utility. The responsibilities of the position include: 1) assists management by providing a variety of customer service-focused administrative functions for the utility; 2) gathers, organizes and summarizes data or information for report preparation and analysis; 3) communicates throughout the day with utility customers across various mediums, including but not limited to the frequent answering of customer service phone calls, responding to emails, updating the utilityās website, and corresponding with customers via utility messaging platforms; 4) investigates problems and/or complaints and recommends solutions to management team; 5) reads, researches and routs correspondence, drafts letters, memos and other documents for the utility; 6) utilizes various software tools and databases for the maintenance of utility records and consumer correspondence; and 7) helps relieve the manager of administrative detail related to the utility. The candidate is required to have a Bachelorās degree from an accredited college or university. The candidate must have the ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the utility. Experience in the water utility industry a plus. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: Donna Omelianuk, Administrative Assistant, Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or email to [email protected]. The Village of Ridgewood is a Civil Service municipality and E/O/E. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2018.
Ridgewood NJ, Come Run With Us! The Ridgewood Run is the premier road race in northern New Jersey and one of the longest running races in the tri-state area. Choose either the 10K, 5K, Road Mile, Fun Run – all or one of them.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Friday May 25
Road Runner Sports, Paramus NJ
4:00PM to 8:00PM – Packet Pick Up
Saturday May 26
Road Runner Sports, Paramus NJ
11:00AM to 4:00PM – Packet Pick Up
Sunday May 27
YMCA, Ridgewood NJ
1:00PM to 4:00PM – Packet Pick Up
Monday May 28 – Race Day
Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood NJ
7:00AM – Registration & Bib Pick Up
8:15AM – Wheelchair 10K
8:20AM – 10K
10:15AM – 5K
11:15AM – Masters Women’s Elite Mile; Open Women’s Elite Mile immediately to follow
11:40AM – Masters Men’s Elite Mile; Open Men’s Elite Mile immediately to follow
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library Great news for Kindle users: OVERDRIVE IS BACK! Download Overdrive or Libby–the new Overdrive powered app created specifically for public libraries–to access downloadable eBooks and audiobooks on supported tablets, smartphones, and ereaders. Overdrive supports all Kindle devices.(Note: cloudLibrary content is no longer available.) https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/ebooks–eaudiobooksĀ
According to Annie Holmquist ofĀ Intellectual Takeout , “Itās a commonly accepted fact that reading offers far more cognitive benefits than watching television. This is largely because television is a more āpassiveā activity, while reading goes deeper, encouraging greater thought and fostering verbal communication.”
Holmguist points out a 2017 study out of Kensington University in London that suggests that the advantage of choosing reading over television can have more than cognitive benefits; it can have behavioral benefits as well. According to the Daily Mail, researchers studied the interpersonal relations of those who chose reading over television viewing and discovered the following results:
āReaders were more likely to act in a socially acceptable manner while those who preferred watching television came across as less friendly and less understanding of othersā views, researchers said.ā
Dear friends, supporters, and fellow Ridgewood residents,
We are humbled by the outpouring of support that you sent our way throughout the Village Council election campaign. The last few weeks were difficult, even painful, in some ways, although also positive as we geared up for our big win. We hope that future council candidates will recognize and embrace our shared values of honesty, decency, and commitment to what is best for our community and will gear their campaign materials to their own plans and accomplishments rather than to denigrating their opponents. We can proudly state that despite being goaded, we refused to travel that route.
Thank you to the hundreds of residents who signed nominating petitions in February and March and to the many residents who helped in March, April, and early May with coffees and āmeet-and-greets,ā lawn sign distribution and pickup, canvassing, phone banks, train station presence, website upkeep, emailing and texting, letter writing, chauffeuring, editing and proofreading, financial donations (itās getting increasingly expensive to run for council), cooking and baking, and even wardrobe consultation (that pink blouse).
If you did something that we have omitted here, thank you for that, too. We recognize the countless hours you spent away from your families and other responsibilities and activities that you are just catching up with now. We appreciated every work hour, every positive message, every hug, the cards and flowers. In short, we are deeply grateful for everything our wonderful fellow residents did to help us win re-election. We thank the thousands of Ridgewood residents who believed in us enough to vote for us.
We all love this special Village we call home, Ridgewood 07450-07451!
With sincere gratitude,
Susan and Mike
Mayor Susan Knudsen and Deputy Mayor Mike Sedon
Ridgewood NJ, Trees toppled into several structures throughout the Village of Ridgewood during a fast moving Tuesday afternoon, 05/15, wind and rain storm. Ridgewood Fire department was kept busy assessing damage for several hours, beginning moments after the storm began. Despite the heavy structural damage caused, no injuries were reported.
According to the Ridgewood Police , There are numerous locations in town with trees and power lines down. Treat all wires as if they are live and stay away. To report a power outage call PSEG 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
Ridgewood Nj, the National Weather Service has declared a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
There is the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the main threat damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well, mainly north and west of New York City.
In addition, locally heavy rainfall is possible with any stronger convection. While the main threat is for minor flooding of urban and poor drainage areas, there is a small chance for localized flash flooding.
Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control equipment & personnel dredging Graydon Pool in preparation of the 2018 season .
GRAYDON MEMBERSHIP RATES
RESIDENT GRAYDON POOL MEMBERSHIPS
Village priced memberships are available to Ridgewood residents, non-residents who pay local property taxes to the Village of Ridgewood, and employees of the Village of Ridgewood and Board of Education. Proof is required.
***Purchase resident adult and child badges between April 1 and April 30 to receive a 10% discount.***
ADULT – $120.00
CHILD – (ages 2-15, under 2 free) $110.00
SENIOR – $30.00 (62 and older)
PERMANENT DISABLED – $30.00
LATE SEASON ADULT MEMBERSHIP – $60.00 (available August 1st)
LATE SEASON CHILD MEMBERSHIP – $55.00 (available August 1st)
DAILY PASS – $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00
NON-RESIDENT GRAYDON POOL MEMBERSHIPS
The Village Council and the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to invite all families in the surrounding area to join the Graydon Pool facility for the summer season.
ADULT (ages 16 and up) – $200.00
CHILD (ages 2-15) – $175.00
GUEST PASSES (must be accompanied by a current season member)- $10.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00
TENNIS BADGES
RESIDENT ADULT – $35.00
RESIDENT CHILD – $30.00
NON-RESIDENT ADULT – $45.00
NON-RESIDENT CHILD – $40.00
DAILY PASS – $5.00
BADGE REPLACEMENT – $5.00
Ridgewood NJ, Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christieās International Real Estate, has welcomed Vivienne Muldoon, a design expert and experienced real estate professional as a Realtor Associate in its Ridgewood, NJ office. Her addition is part of the agencyās ongoing growth and expansion throughout the region.
Vivienne draws upon her years of work in the decorative painting and design field, when she works with her real estate clients. As a second-generation Ridgewood resident, she capitalizes on her intimate knowledge of homes and architecture, both in the village and throughout the region, to collaborate with clients and help them find a home that best meets their wishes and practical needs. With her design and real estate experience in conjunction with her affiliation with Special Properties, Vivienne is able to leverage the strength of Christieās and Special Properties’ unparalleled corporate marketing resources and superior customer service to assist her clients in all facets of the real estate transaction.
Vivienne works side-by-side with her sellers to simplify the process with warmth, compassion and humor, and she takes a proactive sales approach, using her strong marketing and negotiating skills to help sellers secure top dollar. With her buyer clients, she is committed to providing a custom experience that demonstrates a deep understanding of their needs and preferences, matching them with homes in what has become a competitive market. She has been recognized as a top performer in Ridgewood and the region, including receiving the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award.
In her spare time, Vivienne enjoys family time with her husband, Mike, and two sons. She can often be found on the sidelines at her sons’ lacrosse games or playing frisbee with her border collie. She enjoys volunteering in the community with her husband. Together they have been past producers and current supporters of the Ridgewood High School Jamboree, which raises need-based college scholarships through a parent-led, on-stage musical.
Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC embraces the history and traditions of its flagship brokerage location in Saddle River, NJ, into an expanded, modern presence in Mahwah, Franklin Lakes, Ridgewood, Hoboken and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. With a staff of accomplished real estate agents and brokers, its clients across northern New Jersey and southern New York are provided with customized, personalized services, backed by the luxury real estate brand of Christieās International Real Estate. Special Properties provides local expertise with global connections. For more information, call 201-962-9552 or visit www.specialpropertiesres.com.
Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood Health Department would like to remind residents that 2018 dog license renewals are due during the month of June. A $20 late fee will be charged for all renewals received after June 30, 2018.
The Ridgewood FREE dog rabies clinic and micro chipping event will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Graydon Pool Parking Lot on Northern Parkway.
The health department will be sending renewals notices via email. If you do not have an email address please call our office and request a renewal to be mailed to you. Renewal applications may also be obtained by visiting our website at www.ridgewoodnj.net or coming in person to the Ridgewood Health Department, 131 North Maple Ave. The office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Please call 201 670-5500 ext. 502 with questions.
New Jersey law requires owners of all dogs seven months of age or older to be registered with the town where they live. In order for the license to be issued, the owner must present proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog against rabies and that the duration of immunity from that vaccination does not expire before May 1, 2019. To receive the discount for a spayed or neutered pet, proof must also be provided.
Village of Ridgewood
Health Department
131 N. Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
Ridgewood to Hold Dog Rabies Clinic and Micro Chipping Event
Wednesday, May 16th
