For details on the misinformation about the effects of additional apartments in Ridgewood, all you have to do is examine the poorly supported assumptions used in the decision to move to full day kindergarten. The town relied on a study (contracted for by developers) that concluded, with no real evidence, that the additional housing would bring no more than 50 students into the school system. The school board then argued that with 50 new students, the district would have roughly 4 additional students per grade. They did not look at existing apartments to get a sense of students per unit. The number 50 probably is a very low figure. Look at your own neighborhood to see the ages of kids when new families move to town. The distribution is not even across the ages. There is a high percent of kindergarten or younger students in new arrivals. It is rare that a new junior or senior arrives. The majority of new students in the first year will be in kindergarten, creating a bubble of overcrowding, one that will move through the schools and which will be continued as younger siblings move into the school system. Rather than 4 new students in kindergarten, we are more likely to see 15 or 20, based on past experience. The rooms do not exist for an additional kindergarten room or for anywhere near that many additional students in the existing classrooms. Expect a move to expand the schools, with its resulting new bond to raise the money.
20180509 – Village Council Regular Public Meeting
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 9, 2018 8:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
5. Acceptance of Financial Reports
6. Approval of Minutes
7. Proclamations
A. National Cancer Survivors Day
B. Emergency Medical Services Week
C. Proclaim May as Mental Health Month
D. Proclaim May as Older Americans Month
E. Proclaim June as Gay Pride Month
F. Proclaim National Gun Violence Awareness Day
8. Police Department Awards and Recognitions
A. CPR Save – Sergeant Michael Lembo, Sergeant Peter Bolten, Police Officer Brandon Donnelly
B. Assisting in Birth of Baby with umbilical cord around its neck: Lifesaving Award – Police Officer Patrick Elwood; Honorable Service Award – Police Officer Douglas Christopher
C. Lifesaving Awards for Choking Victim: Police Officer Joseph DiBenedetto, Police Officer Peter Tuchol, Jr., and Police Officer Rosario Vacarella
D. Grand Cordon Medal – Sergeant John Chuck
E. Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipient – Sergeant Michael Lembo
9. Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total)
10. Adoption of Ordinance 3643 – Establish a CAP Bank
11. 2018 Budget Hearing
a. Overview of 2018 Budget
b. Village Council’s Comments
c. Public Hearing on 2018 Budget
12. 2018 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS
18-145 Amend 2018 Budget
18-146 Adopt 2018 Budget, as Amended
13. Village Manager’s Report
14. Village Council Reports
15. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
16. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING – RIDGEWOOD WATER
3642 – Water Utility Capital Ordinance ($1,317,000)
17. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-147 THROUGH
18-151 ARE TO BE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. THERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION BESIDE EACH RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. EACH RESOLUTION WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
18-147 Title 59 Approval – Landscaping Services – Approves the plans and specifications for Landscaping Services prepared by the Ridgewood Water Department, pursuant to Title 59
18-148 Award Contract – Landscaping Services (NTE $61,000) – Awards the first year of a two- year contract to the lowest responsible bidder, LTI, Inc., 122 Main Road, Montville, NJ
18-149 Award Contract – Roof Repairs at Various Village Water Facilities (NTE $38,000) – Awards a contract to the lowest quote from American Construction Chimney & roofing Specialist, 378 Lawton Avenue, Cliffside Park, NJ
18-150 Authorize Change Order #2 – Water Main Stream Crossings (NTE $32,084.56) – Authorizes a change order to the original contractor, Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ. This change order is necessary due to engineering charges resulting from contractor schedule overruns; field changes to match map records; and replacement of an adjacent main to facilitate the tie-in of the crossing
18-151 Authorize Change Order #2 – Installation of Backup Power at Critical Facilities (NTE $66,802) – Authorizes a change order to the original contractor, Arcadis U.S., Inc., 17- 17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, NJ. This change order is necessary due to additional permitting efforts for Planning Board approvals in thee municipalities; design changes required by the Planning Boards including bollards around the generators, moving the generator to a different location, and additional fencing and landscaping; and finalizing permitting with NJDEP.
18. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION
3639 – Amend Chapter 212-31 – Skate Park Rules and Regulations – Amends Chapter 212-31 of the Ridgewood Village Code, by removing the sections that require a fee for the badge; to delineate the non-smoking area; and to add scooters as a prohibition in the Skate Park
3646 – Establish Valet Parking Area on North Broad Street – Establishes a valet parking area on North Broad Street from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on all days, for use by an approved Valet Service
3647 – Amend Chapter 190 – Land Use and Development – Establish Regulations for Blade Signs in Central Business District – Establishes regulations for Blade Signs, perpendicular to the building facades, in the B-1 and B-2 zone districts
3648 – Amend Chapter 172-6 – Nuisances Enumerated – Bands and Music – Amends the Village Code to add “bands and music” to Chapter 172-6(18)
19. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
3644 – General Capital Ordinance ($4,948,000)
3645 – Increase Fees for Corrections to Vital Records
20. RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-152 THROUGH
18-164 ARE TO BE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. THERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION BESIDE EACH RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. EACH RESOLUTION WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
18-152 Award Contract – Disposal of Recyclable Materials – Authorizes a contract for disposal of the Village’s recyclable materials for the second year of a two-year contract to Atlantic Coast Fibers, LLC, 101 Seventh Street, Passaic, NJ
18-153 Title 59 Approval – Crossing Guard Services – Approves the specifications for Furnishing and Delivering of Crossing Guard Services for Village School Posts for the Ridgewood Police Department, June 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019, inclusive, prepared by the Engineering Division, pursuant to Title 59
18-154 Award Contract – Crossing Guard Services (NTE $387,369.45) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, All City Management Services Inc., 10440 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 5, Santa Fe Springs, CA
18-155 Title 59 Approval – Parking Transactions Using Mobile Technology and Other Related Services – Approves the specifications for Parking Transactions Using Mobile Technology and Other Related Services, prepared by the Finance Department, pursuant to Title 59
18-156 Award Contract – Parking Transactions Using Mobile Technology and Other Related Services – Awards a contract to Parkmobile, LLC, 1100 Spring Street NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA. The users of this technology will be assessed a $0.40 fee per transaction, in addition to the parking meter charges. The merchant services for processing the transactions will be incurred by Parkmobile. The Village of Ridgewood will pay nothing for this technology. This resolution also allows for authorized users to obtain parking permits electronically at a cost of $1.00 per permit, if the Village decides to implement this service.
18-157 Award Professional Services Contract – Professional Planner – Affordable Housing Planning Consultant – Awards a Professional Services Contract to Elizabeth McManus, of Clarke Caton Hintz, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ
18-158 Award Contract – Eradication of Bicycle Lane Markings – Portion of Westbound Garber Square (NTE $11,503.70) – Awards a contract to Pavement Impressions, Inc., 900 Minesite Road, Allentown, PA, for eradication of a portion of the bicycle lane, westbound Garber Square, with their propriety products
18-159 Award Contract – Animal Control Services and Waterfowl Management (NTE $31,200) – Awards a contract to TYCO Animal Control Services, 1 Stout Lane, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
18-160 Authorize Planning Board to Prepare Redevelopment Plan for Hudson Street Parking Lot (NTE $1,800) – Authorizes the Planning Board to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the Hudson Street parking lot to be used for a parking garage, by hiring Professional Planner Brigette Bogart of Brigette Bogart Planning and Design Professionals, LLC, 366 Harvey Court, Wyckoff, NJ
18-161 Approve Lease of Pease Building First Floor and Balcony – Approves the lease with the sole bidder, Ridgewood Medical Media, LLC, 30 Garber Square, Suite A, Ridgewood, NJ for the main and balcony levels of the Pease Building for an initial lease of three years, with one three-year renewal. The total annual rent is $111,963.20.
18-162 Endorse Application for Community Development Block Grant – Village of Ridgewood – Tables for Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center – Approves endorsement of a $7,835 CDB grant. This resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the Village but will expedite the expenditure of Community Development funds.
18-163 Appoint Municipal Recycling Coordinator – Appoints Edward Bethune as the Interim Municipal Recycling Coordinator, effective immediately
18-164 Appoint Member to Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board – Appoints Lizabeth Kloak to a term which expires 12/31/20
21. Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)
Ridgewood NJ, Society Cafe Concert Series presents The Annual Two Piano Festival on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. Duo piano teams will perform a wide selection of music for two pianos, including works by Bach, Dvorak, Stravinsky and Disney. The Festival raises money for a scholarship for a student pianist awarded by The Professional Music Teachers’ Guild of NJ. There will be a reception after the concert. $20 admission via PayPal at www.societycafeconcertseries.com, or by calling 201-444-6225. $25 at the door.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood NJ, Former New York Giants Running Back and Dancing with the Stars Winner, Rashad Jennings, will sign his new book at Bookends in Ridgewood May 9th ,6pm: The If in Life. Books available: April 7th.
*Books must be purchased from Bookends Bookstore*
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
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 19th 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 3rd, 2018 2-4pm
Artwork available for viewing through Friday, June 15th, 2018
Pickup: Saturday, June 16th 2018 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
The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 59th Annual Young People’s Exhibition: Call For Entries
Sun, June 3rd, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ridgewood Art Institute
12 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201 652-9615
The “washed-out” whiteboard is where the numbers of votes were recorded. Standing in front of the board are Mayor Susan Knudsen on the left and Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon on the right.
Once again the people have spoken.
Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon won today by 1,000+ votes–over 59% of the vote. In descending order of number of votes, including all polling stations and absentee ballots:
Susan Knudsen: 2989
Michael Sedon: 2973
Alexandra Harwin: 2040
Janice Willett: 2025
We would not be bullied. We would not be lied to. We would not sit back and watch dedicated public servants be insulted and wrongly, shamefully accused of bizarre things.
As the challengers’ campaign went low and lower, Susan and Mike remained cordial and respectful. They could easily have replied in kind, but refused.
That’s the kind of person we want and need to lead us: a person who displays character and integrity and who tell the truth…all the time and without thinking about it.
All six grassroots groups in town endorsed the winning candidates. Our constituencies understood the falseness and manipulation behind the scenes in a council election unlike any Ridgewood has ever seen–fortunately.
Such tactics must not be plied upon us again. If it’s tried, it will fail.
Ridgewood is an old but forward-looking place. We are inclusive and we welcome debate. We reject mudslinging. Candidates must tell us what they have to offer. It’s that simple.
To the tiger in the zoo, Madeline just said, “Pooh pooh!”
To the mailers straight from Hell, voters answered, “LOL!'”
Congratulations to our reelected council members.
Endless thanks to every voter and to the large number of people who worked tirelessly to get out the vote. Mike knocked on more than 1,600 doors.
When the hate mailers began to arrive, donations began to pour in.
“That’s what Ridgewood is all about,” Mayor Knudsen said tonight. “That is why we love Ridgewood. We want to make sure the Ridgewood of future generations is the Ridgewood that we love today. As a community, we stand together.”
Like the results of the last council election two years ago, this is a historic win for Ridgewood. Outside interests will not, shall not, oversee our Master Plan. Developers will not have a “council majority” putting out the welcome mat. Development will be contained and controlled as befits the Village. The garage will not be ‘Zilla.
In all but three districts, the winning candidates had the most votes.
A district-by-district breakdown of election results, showing votes cast for each candidate, percentages, and totals, is usually posted in a table on the village website shortly after the results are in.
A small map showing the borders of each voting district can be found on the village calendar, one page in from the back cover.
Following long tradition, our reelected council members will be sworn in at noon on July 1 (a Saturday this year) in the 4th-floor courtroom at Village Hall. At that time the mayor and deputy mayor for the next two years, having been selected by the council privately, will be announced.
The public is invited to the biannual “reorg” meeting, as always. Refreshments are usually served afterward at the library, but it’s too soon to tell.
Speaking of refreshments, we are typing this at a table in a corner of a raucous and joyous victory party. Time to partake. Good night!
Notice of intention
A recall committee of at least three registered voters is needed to initiate recall proceedings. This process may not begin until 50 days before the completion of the incumbent’s first year of the current term in office. The recall committee must notify the appropriate election official of the names and addresses of at least three members of the recall committee. The election official accepting the petition will then review the notice of intention for compliance with statutory provisions, calculate the cost of a special election, and notify committee members of the acceptance or rejection of the notice, within three business days. The election official also notifies the incumbent of the notice of intention of recall within five business and publishes a notice of the recall effort. Signature requirement
Upon approval of the petition, the recall committee and other registered voters in the jurisdiction of the recall election will solicit the signatures of other registered voters in that jurisdiction. The recall effort is limited to 320 days for a Governor or 160 days for other elected officials from the date of the notice of intention. The petition requires the signatures of 25% of the registered voters in the jurisdiction, as of the last general election. Petition review
The election official reviewing the petition will then certify the number of signatures and determine validity within 10 days. If the petition is accepted, the election official will schedule the recall election.
Ridgewood Nj, Members of the Ridgewood Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein will host residents for coffee and casual conversation on Monday, May 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. Please join them at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood. Residents are welcome to drop in and share their thoughts, questions, suggestions and concerns.
Ridgewood NJ, The 8th Annual Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival continues Wednesday and Thursday, May 9-10 in downtown Ridgewood. This year’s theme The Impact of Film showcases human rights films, international subjects, women’s issues and how film impacts American culture.
Headlining the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival on May 10, presented by the Ridgewood Arts Council as part of their Artists Talk Series, is a conversation with Hollywood producer Scott M. Rosenfelt. Rosenfelt is known for Home Alone, Mystic Pizza and Teen Wolf among others. Also on May 10, actress/director Cady McClain (All My Children, As the World Turns) will show her documentary on famous female filmmakers and will be part of a panel discussion entitled Women Behind the Camera Forecast: 2018. Foreign Film Night will be held at the Ridgewood Library on May 9 and 10. Admission to Foreign Film night is free.
On May 9, opening night starts at the festival’s base, the Art Deco Bow Tie Cinema on Ridgewood Avenue. The evening begins with a red carpet event with the filmmakers. The night will include a variety of student films, both foreign and American as well as foreign and American shorts. There will also be Q & A’s with New Jersey award-winning writer/director, Anthony Marinelli and Bergenfield High School film teacher, Ashley McKee talking about the roles and possibilities for young filmmakers.
The final night of the Festival, May 10, starts with a red carpet event with filmmakers and celebrities. Featured films of the evening include Butterflies, The Last Visit, and Silk City Artists and Musicians. The film Breaking Point will also be shown. This is the premiere screening of this film. Breaking Point was filmed in New Jersey and stars Real Housewife of New Jersey, Dolores Catania in her movie debut.
The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival will also feature panel discussions, including Q & A’s with documentary filmmaker, Vince Parrillo , former Ridgewood resident and first time filmmaker; Brad Forenza (Breaking Point); and New Jersey director/producer Joe Paul. Six-time award winning Actor Jack Mulcahy (Brothers McMullen, Porkys, Sex and the City) will host a Q & A about his new short and his roles.
An after party and awards presentation will be held on the final night of the festival, May 10, at the Steel Wheel Tavern, 51 N. Broad Steet, Ridgewood. Festivities start at 10:45 and the public is invited to attend. After party admission is $15 per person.
Festival tickets are $10, $5 for those over age 62. Admission includes all films being shown that evening. Purchase tickets here. Tickets can also be purchased at Mango Jam, 41 North Broad Street, Ridgewood or at the door. View a complete schedule of films and get more Festival news. For more information, contact Tony Damiano at 201-493-9911.
Ridgewood NJ, the results are in in what may go down with what could be considered by many to one the most contentious elections in Ridgewood history . The challengers Janice Willett and newcomer Alexandra Harwin ran against Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon, the incumbent mayor and deputy mayor, respectively.
With 59% of the vote the incumbents take a decisive win in the 2018 Ridgewood Village Council elections !
Candidate Number of Votes
Janice Willett 2025
Alexandra Harwin 2040
Susan Knudsen* 2989
Michael Sedon* 2973
This is Includes All Polling stations and absentee ballots
Lawrenceville NJ, John W. Poole, MD of Ridgewood was recently installed as the 226th President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) at the organization’s Annual Meeting on May 5. He has served as a member of MSNJ’s Board of Trustees since 2008, and will assume the presidency from Christopher E. Gribbin, MD.
“Dr. Poole is a leader and advocate for patients and physicians alike,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “His knowledge and advocacy experience on the hospital, state and national level make him an invaluable asset to our organization. On behalf of MSNJ and our physician members throughout the state, we are proud to welcome Dr. Poole to his new role as our new president.”
In his inaugural speech as President, Dr. Poole outlined his goals for his upcoming term:
“My goal is to ensure MSNJ remains the most effective advocacy organization in the state,” he stated. “I love New Jersey. I was born and raised here. However, there are major issues – such as the absence of ‘real’ medical liability reform, monopolistic insurance companies and burdensome mandates – that negatively impact patient care. Both our patients and our profession as a whole need a strong, united voice to advocate on their behalf. I believe that voice is MSNJ.”
Dr. Poole is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He practices at North Jersey Surgical Specialists in Hackensack, NJ, a member of Holy Name Medical Partners. As part of the Holy Name family, Dr. Poole is currently serving his second term as President of the Medical Staff at Holy Name Medical Center, after first being elected in 1997. He has previously served as Chief of General Surgery and Director of the Department of Surgery, as well as a member of Holy Name’s Board of Trustees and Medical Executive Committee.
In order to provide the very best possible care, Dr. Poole believes physicians have the responsibility to interact with their legislators and actively advocate on behalf of patients. As such, he has served as Chair of the MSNJ PAC (MedAC) since 2006 and on the Board of the AMA’s national PAC (AMPAC) from 2009-2016, elected Chair in 2013. Dr. Poole also serves as the Chair of the NJ Delegation to the AMA House of Delegates, as well as the Executive Committee of the Southeast Delegation in the AMA for NJ. Since joining MSNJ’s Board of Trustees in 2008, Dr. Poole has been an active member, serving as Treasurer for five years and on the Executive Committee of the Board for nine years.
Dr. Poole received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia and completed his surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Statement required by the Open Public Meeting Act “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in the 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 date and time of this meeting”.
Please note: A curfew of 11:00 PM is strictly adhered to by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood. No new matter involving an Applicant will be started after 10:30 PM. At 10:00 PM the Chairman will make a determination and advise Applicants as to whether they will be heard. If an Applicant cannot be heard because of the lateness of the hour, the matter will be carried over to a future meeting to be determined by the Board at 10:00 PM.
Roll call
Approval of minutes:
Non-agenda items:
Board member comments
Members of the public comments
Public hearings
Old Business:
New Business:
KEVIN & JENNIFER HOGAN – An application to construct a front portico, a rear 2-story addition and a rear covered deck which will result in a side yard setback on the left of 9.16 feet to the first floor and 9.2 feet to the 2nd floor; side yard setback on the right of 8.3 feet to the addition and 8.75 feet to the deck, where 20 feet is required; combined side yard setback of 15.94 feet, where 16.5 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 23.1%, coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 24.9%, where 20% is permitted for both; coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 46.9%, where 45% is permitted and gross building area of 39%/2,731 square feet where 35%/2,450 square feet is permitted at 82 John Street, Block 3501, Lot 6, in the R-1 Zone. (Carry to June 12, 2018 without further notice)
AGENDA – CONTINUATION May 8, 2018
BRENDAN & SEAN LYNCH-LITTLEJOHN – An application to permit the construction of a single story addition and deck which will result in a side yard setbacks of 5.43 feet and 2.79 feet, where 10 feet is required; combined side yard setback of +/- 9 feet where 10.89 feet is required; rear yard setback of 25.46 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 33.61%, where 20% is permitted; coverage by improvements of 55.74%, where 45% is permitted at 223 South Broad Street, Block 3902, Lot 10, in the R-3 Zone.
EVEN & JENNIFER CONTRUCCI – Application to permit the construction of a new detached garage which will result in side yard setback of 1.4 feet, where 5 feet is required and a building height of 18 feet, where 15 feet is the maximum permitted at 506 Heights Road, Block 1605, Lot 8, in the R-110 Zone.
ACKERMAN PRESERVATION, LLC – An application to permit a two-story addition, detached garage and patio which will result in a rear yard setback of 26.8 feet, where 40 feet is required; front yard setback and a patio located within the front yard setback, where it is not permitted at 415 East Saddle River Road, Block 4804, Lot 15, in the R-125 Zone.
BRENDAN & SUZANNE O’SHEA – An application to permit an in-ground swimming pool, with an adjacent patio and various retaining walls, which will result in coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 26.01%, where 20% is permitted; coverage by improvements of 41.63%/8,888.5 sq. ft., where 40%/8,750 sq. ft. is permitted; coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 47.05%/7,100 sq. ft., where 40%/5,987 sq. ft. is permitted; fence and wall height up to 7.3 feet, where 4 and 6 feet is permitted and fence and wall side yard setback of 4 feet, where 9.9 feet is required at 305 Wastena Terrace, Block 1907, Lot 18, in the R-2 Zone.
Resolution memorialization: Aponte, 648 Upper Blvd.
Discussion
MDRE Holding, LLC, 148 Prospect Street – One year extension of variance approval to May 9, 2019
Joseph, 683 E. Ridgewood Ave.- One year extension of variance approval to June 13, 2019
Annual Report
Adjournment
MEMBERS:
Hans-Jurgen Lehmann, Chairman (6/30/19)
Sergio Alegre, Vice Chairman (6/30/21)
Gary Negrycz (6/30/20)
Diana Ruhl (6/30/20)
Alyssa Matthews (6/30/18)
Ines Bunza (6/30/19)
Gregory Brown (6/30/21)
Jonathan Papietro (Alt. #1) (6/30/19)
Isaac Lebow (Alt. #2) (6/30/18)
Ridgewood NJ, as expected the Ridgewood Board of Education passed a massive budget increase of 4.3%, your tax hit is 3.6%. Two members of the board had great suggestions, and the other three don’t seem to care what public say had to say . All three need to be replaced and have needed replacement for some time .
During the presentation, they basically the BOE took 2% is for granted, but needed to justify 1.62% which is above 2%.
They killed the ridiculous windows project, but replaced it with different capital projects.
James Morgan tabled an amendment to the budget, in which these two newly added items were not a priority, so they can probably wait until the referendum, and let’s keep the budget under 2%. His amendment was defeated 3-2.
They spent a lot of time pretending they were cost focused as usual , which no one believes but frankly its school performance that’s lacking .
College-Ready Student Performance :
High school students take AP® exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level course work. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP exam. The index determined which types of medals (gold, silver or bronze) were awarded to top-performing schools. College Readiness Index 53.6
Below is what I emailed to my Travell Men’s Thursday Night Basketball pals. I strongly urge everyone take the time to EMAIL or TEXT their friends directly.
“Hi Guys—
This is my bi-annual Ridgewood political announcement to my Travell men’s. basketball brethren.
Tomorrow, Tuesday May 8 is our Village Council Election. I’m supporting Susan Knudsen and Mike Sedon, who are our current mayor and deputy mayor.
The overdevelopment of Ridgewood is my primary concern. More developers are licking their chops, looking to impose more high density housing projects on Ridgewood. We can’t allow that. RHS is already packed, and will only get more so. We’ll need added police and fire, traffic and parking issues will get worse, and our limited water allowances will get reduced further.
As council members, Mike and Susan fought overdevelopment at every turn. They stopped Valley from doubling in size, they voted against the high density housing projects that our former Mayor pushed on us. They will build a smaller parking garage at a smaller price, in accordance with the Village referendum. I know both Susan and Mike very well, and I assure you, unless you prefer a “City” to a “Village”, you need to get to the polls and vote for them.
In 2012, the WRONG candidate was elected by a 10 VOTE margin, and we have four housing projects about to be built as a result. 10 is all we need for a good Thursday night of hoops. So yes, Travell Men’s Basketball could make or break the future of our Village.
Please vote for Knudsen and Sedon.
Glad to answer any questions.
Thanks.
Our town politics went down hill from the day Paul Aronsohn was elected and got worse when Gwenn and Albert came on board with him. All votes on meaningful issue were 3 to 2 and with Roberta Sonenfeld hired as VM after kicking out Ken Gabbert, it was more like 4 to 2. That is one of the reasons why when I look at who is backing Harwin and Willett I cringe. The whole crew is in their corner. Why? I think it is a case of revenge politics and not one bit about the issues. They are not running on issues. Try to find one and not transparency and civility. That is what you run on when you have nothing of any consequence to run on like a larger garage? Give me a break. There was a time that it might have been an issue. Now it is more like no garage vs. a smaller garage. They are clueless about what the residents are interested in and have negatively campaigned with lies and innuendos.
