>Gov. Christie says N.J. tax structure makes for poor business climate
Gov. Chris Christie said he will act on business leaders’ concerns that the state’s tax structure is keeping companies from expanding in New Jersey. (Gibson, The Star-Ledger)
https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/gov_christie_says_nj_tax_struc.html
>Panel: NJ facing possible budget shortfall of $15 billion
A blue ribbon panel of former government officials and public servants said New Jersey residents face a fiscal crisis so severe it could restrict the state’s ability to function and thrive, with a combined budget shortfall of up to $15 billion in public spending forecast by 2016. (Jordan, Gannett)
>Electronic Waste Management Act : Disposal Ban on Electronics – Jan 31 2011
The State of New Jersey has significantly revised its regulations to enact a disposal ban on electronics as solid waste. Effective January 1, 2011, the Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq.) requires that all “used covered electronic devices” be recycled. The law defines a “used covered electronic device” as a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, or television sold to a consumer.
Electronic equipment is accepted at the Ridgewood Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue. The computer and electronic recycling program provided at the Recycling Center, is at no cost to the Village, and provides an easy option for residents to recycle their computers and electronics. Upon arrival at the Recycling Center, each resident may place their computer components and electronic devices into our convenient walk-in container.
Accepted items (which must NOT be placed in household trash) include:
• Computers (Desktop or Portable) • Printers
• Televisions • Keyboards
• Monitors • Scanners
• Fax Machines • Keyboards
• Televisions • Speakers
• Stereo Equipment • Modems
• Electronic Mouse • Cell Phones
• Desktop Copy Machines • Power Sources
• Hard Drives • VCRs
• DVD players • Video Game Consoles
The Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue has the following, convenient hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ridgewood residents have always embraced recycling for its cost avoidance and environmental benefits. As a result, Ridgewood has enjoyed a savings of over $12.8 million, since New Jersey mandated recycling in 1987. As a community, may all continue to work together towards the goal of responsible environmental practices and greater reductions in solid waste.
If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Frank Moritz at 201/670-5500 x272 or [email protected],or Johanna Luttrell at 201/670-5500 x266 or [email protected]
>Village Car Wash?
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- The Village of Ridgewood is looking to get into the car wash business , it all depends on the kind of return on investment the village can get from installing such a facility.
At Wednesday night’s Village Council workshop while discussing a $71,000 budget reserve transfer resolution, Deputy Mayor Tom Riche pointed to a $3,500 line item for the annual payment for washing vehicles in the town’s fleet.
The washing charge covers vehicles ranging from garbage trucks to police cruisers, Riche raised the possibility of Ridgewood installing its own car washing facility, which could then be used, not only for Ridgewood vehicles, but also as a shared service for other towns’ municipal vehicles.
Critics suggest that the real problem is that the Village only wastes $3,500 annually when doing it themselves the could wastes hundreds of thousands of dollars. Given these are the guys that brought us a $400,000 toilet at Vets field and the Village still manages significant revenue loss from the parking meters in the central business district it doesn’t seem like a very good idea .
>Senate repeals part of health care law
By JENNIFER HABERKORN | 2/2/11 6:10 PM EST
The Senate voted Wednesday for the first time to repeal a piece of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, rolling back a new tax reporting requirement that’s been universally panned by business owners.
The amendment to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement passed 81-17 with broad bipartisan support.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/48726.html#ixzz1CwV0x9b9
>Virginia to seek expedited Supreme Court review of suit over health-care law
By Rosalind S. Helderman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, February 3, 2011; 6:07 PM
RICHMOND – Virginia will ask that the U.S. Supreme Court immediately review the state’s constitutional challenge to the federal health-care overhaul, a rare legal request to bypass appeals and ask for early intervention from the nation’s highest court, Attorney General Ken T. Cuccinelli II said Thursday.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/03/AR2011020305532.html
>The next Planning Board meeting is at 7:30pm on Tuesday, February 15th
The next Planning Board meeting is at 7:30pm on Tuesday, February 15. There is time allotted at the beginning of the meeting for residents to comment on items not on the agenda. If you do not like the idea of subdivisions and excessive variances for development, go and say so. You don’t need to comment on a specific project; saying you don’t like subdivisions with huge houses on substandards lots goes a long way to protecting the integrity of all neighborhoods in Ridgewood. No one benefits from these behemoth houses on tiny lots except for the developers and please be respectful.
02/08/11 7:30 PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
02/09/11 8:00 PM Village Council Public Meeting
02/15/11 7:30 PM Planning Board Public Meeting
02/22/11 7:30 PM Board of Adjustment Work Session
02/23/11 7:30 PM Village Council Work Session
>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)
>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)
>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
>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
