Tag: Ridgewood Schools

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>Contrary to information contained in a recent Ridgewood News front page…..

>… the NJDEP permitted level of chlorine currently being used at
Graydon Pool, .1 ppm, will not control bacteria. That is, the amount of
chlorine permitted by law in natural bottom swimming ponds will not
disinfect contaminated water.

Chlorine concentrations in the .1 ppm range will only control algae.
Typically, levels of 1 ppm to 4 ppm are necessary for disinfection purposes.
At Graydon, one-tenth of the amount necessary for disinfection purposes is
routinely being deployed (in accordance with established regulations).
So the nagging question remains, do you think the water at Graydon is safe
for swimming? Has the time come to shut down Graydon and build an all
season cement bottom pool?

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>The fly on the wall has learned that….

>Russ Titus has resigned as Interim Superintendent (leaving in September)? So, now we’re out scouting for an Interim Superintendent AND a Superintendent to eventually replace that Interim Superintendent. Also, heard a rumor that Brian Bolger (Ridgewood Schools Director of Human Resources) is looking elsewhere for a job … that means that we are out looking to replace the two top positions in our school district..yikes!

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>Lawmaker targets school activity fees

>Lawmaker targets school activity fees
Courier-Post 8/15/06
A bill introduced by Rep. John Burzichelli, D-Paulsboro, would prohibit school districts from charging students an extra fee to participate in sports and other after-school activities.
Four school districts collect or plan to collect a fee: Haddonfield, Ridgewood in Bergen County, and East Brunswick and Washington Township in Mercer County, Burzichelli said.
The Haddonfield School District charges a flat-rate activity fee of $100.
School districts should try to find ways to eliminate wasteful spending before considering the assessment of participation fees, Burzichelli said.His bill was referred to the Assembly Education Committee.Published: August 15. 2006 3:10AM

Readers Speak out…

Mark,
We are a very high tax Village and County. Yet, sadly, we find ourselves in the company of only 3 other districts that could not restrain themselves from adding just another school “tax.” One wonders how districts like Glen Rock, Midland Park, Allendale, et al manage NOT to do this. Perhaps they are adept at management and leadership, skills we are still learning. I know how tempting and easy it must be to just keep sticking it to the silent majority, while continuing to view us as the pliable public. BTW, what specifically are Ridgewood’s fees for and how much do they total? Thank you,Frances

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>Just a reminder…..

>$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.

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>The Ridgewood Planning Board is projected to exceed its 2006 budget by 109%

>The Ridgewood Planning Board is projected to exceed its 2006 budget by 109%, primarily due to unanticipated legal expenses submitted by Planning Board Attorney Gail L. Price. The Planning Board blew its 2005 budget by a mere 10.4% (still unacceptable).
Hopefully, whatever disease the Planning Board has doesn’t spread within Village Hall.

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Mayor David T. Pfund and the Village council have decided against endorsing the design proposals submitted by NJ Transit for the Train Station

During the 8/9/06 Village Council Public Meeting, Mayor David T. Pfund
announced that Council members have now decided NOT to endorse any of the
design proposals submitted by NJ Transit for a proposed ADA compliant
renovation of Ridgewood’s train station.

In his public statement, Mayor Pfund cited the following concerns relative
to the three potential design schemes: 1) emergency access to the westbound
platform, 2) the proposed station’s proximity to existing senior citizen
housing, 3) potential changes in motor vehicle traffic patterns in the
vicinity of Ridge Road, and 4) increased walking distances for commuters.

So, it would seem as though we’re back to square one again. Only time will
tell if NJ Transit gets annoyed enough to take legal action.

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>Update: the fly on the wall

>The fly on the wall has learned that another village employee got into a bit of a tiff with another motorist and did some serious damage to themselves and the other car….

Rumors continue to fly that the story has been suppressed by higher powers and the county paper has dropped the ball, let’s see when the editor at large returns from her vacation will she be willing to put it on the line at the local level….

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>Garage Sale’s for Saturday July 29th

>Garage Sale at 54 Washington Place 8am to 2pm Saturday July 29,2006 ,Nikon Cool Pix Camera,Marrantz receiver 2215b,Gate Way Computer with Monitor and key board, glassware ,octagon wood coffee table , chairs ,binoculars, Movodo watch , an official Jetzen Jacket and much more …….NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

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>Sports Emergency?

>How could Mayor Pfund, Deputy Mayor Wiest, and Councilmen Harlow and Mancuso have possibly classified the need to complete a study of recreational fields as an emergency, and accordingly have voted yes to authorize a “Special Emergency Appropriation” in the amount of $42K to hire an external consultant for such a study? What is the big emergency? We’re talking about sports here. Do they really think the public is gullible enough to buy such an argument? A sports related emergency? How absurd!

Regardless of Village Attorney Matt Roger’s opinion, the legality of such an action based on existing NJ Municipal Funding Laws is clearly in question. In light of opposing comments voiced by a taxpayer at the ordinance’s Public Hearing, wouldn’t it have been more appropriate, and respectful of the taxpayer, to have requested a ruling from Trenton prior to the Mayor’s call for a vote? Oops, I forgot; they had an emergency at hand; no time for such a consultation. Excuse us.

Undoubtedly, one of the first official actions undertaken by Mayor Pfund’s recently reorganized Council was highly suspect, to say the least, in nature. Hopefully, their consultant’s report (which is hopefully made available for public review) will be worth every penny of the $42K in tax dollars Mayor Pfund personally signed off on.

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Events Around the Village….

>8/1 Bucky Pizzarelli
Sponsored by Daily Treat Restaurant and Ulrich, Inc.
Kasschau Shell will feature Bucky Pizzarelli, Jazz Guitarist, on Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30pm on Veteran’s Field, behind the Library. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy music under the stars! For recorded information call 201/444-1776

8/3 Kasschau Shell
Sponsored by Village of Ridgewood
David Cedeno and his Orchestra will play salsa music at *8:30pm at the Kasschau Shell on Veteran’s Field, behind the Library. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars! For recorded information call 201/444-1776

8/3-5 Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale

8/8 Kasschau Shell
Sponsored by The Valley Hospital
The John Lesko Orchestra will perform swing music at 8:30pm on Veteran’s Field, behind the Library. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the music under the stars! Recorded message at 201/444-1776.

8/10 Kasschau Shell
Sponsored by Brogan Cadillac & Buick Inc., and Feeney Funeral Home
Andy Cooney and His Band will perform Irish music and more a the Kasschau Shell, Veteran’s Field, behind the Library at 8:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free music under the stars! For recorded information call 201/444-1776.

9/8 Fall Car Show
Chamber of Commerce Car Show from 6 to 9PM at Van Neste Square at E. Ridgewood Avenue. Call the Chamber for more details.

9/17 Fall Craft and Art Street Fair
Organized through a vendor by the Village of Ridgewood Recreation Department. Booths of crafts and food will be set up along E. Ridgewood Avenue from Noon to 5PM