Thomas Edison
25th SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
Sponsored by Valley Hospital and Ridgewood Education Foundation
Largest science extravaganza in Northern New Jersey designed to introduce students and the community to the exciting world of science. Super Science Saturday appeals to everyone from the casual observer to the aspiring acientist.
The goal is to spark an interest in science and to connect adults and organizations with with whom you you can further explore your passions. Held Saturday, March 9th at Ridgewood High School from 9AM to 1:30PM SCHEDULE 9 to 1pm Hall of Science 9 to 1pm Science Expo 9:30AM Franklin Institute Presents: LIFE IN SPACE 11:15am; 12:15pm; 1:15pm Incredible Egg Drop 12:30pm Paper Airplane Contest 1:30pm Live Rocket Launch RUTHER DETAILS AND HOW TO BECOME A PRESENTER – Go to www.SuperScienceSaturday.org
A Simple and Wrong Answer to Poverty: Increasing the Minimum Wage
A Simple and Wrong Answer to Poverty: Increasing the Minimum Wage
James Sherk
February 13, 2013 at 5:45 pm
During last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama proposed fighting poverty by raising the minimum wage. It sounds appealing but it will not work.
Labor economists have repeatedly studied the effects of minimum wage increases. They find no correlation between higher minimum wages and lower poverty. Raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour as the President suggests simply would not reduce poverty.
This seems counterintuitive, to put it mildly. Surely low-income families would benefit from higher pay. Why wouldn’t it help? For several reasons.
First, relatively few minimum wage workers are poor. The average minimum wage worker lives in a family making over $50,000 a year. Many minimum wage workers are teenagers or college students working part time—they are not trying to support themselves (or a family) with their income. Only one-ninth of the workers who would potentially benefit live in poverty. Raising the minimum wage will not affect many poor families.
https://blog.heritage.org/2013/02/13/a-simple-and-wrong-answer-to-poverty-increasing-the-minimum-wage/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email;utm_campaign=022013FMF
Araya Rebirth voted as 1st Runner up for BEST SPA in Bergen County!
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Al-Qaeda’s offers 22 tips for dodging drones
Ridgewood blogs new 4 rotor copter MQ600 rc helicopter drone with cameras
Al-Qaeda’s offers 22 tips for dodging drones
Al-Qaeda’s list of 22 tips for dodging drone attacks – including at least one believed to originate with Osama bin Laden – has been found hidden inside a manila envelope in a building abandoned by Islamists in Mali.
The document includes advice such as “hide under thick trees” (believed to be bin Laden’s contribution), and instructions for setting up a “fake gathering” using dolls to “mislead the enemy”.
Found by the Associated Press in a building in Timbuktu, the ancient city occupied by Islamists last year, the document is believed to have been abandoned as extremists fled a French military intervention last month. It is a Xeroxed copy of a tipsheet authored by a Yemeni extremist that has been published on some jihadi forums, but that has made little appearance in English.
The list reflects how al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghbreb anticipated a military intervention that would make use of drones, as the war on terror shifts from the ground to the air.
Back by Popular Demand: La Bottega is Now serving a $9.95 Lunch Special menu
Back by Popular Demand: La Bottega is Now serving a $9.95 Lunch Special menu!
Back by Popular Demand the La Bottega restaurant is now serving a $9.95+tax Lunch Special menu.
Enjoy one of the restaurants most delicious Lunch Specials Monday-Friday 11:00AM-3:00PM
La Bottega is located at 14 Oak Street Ridgewood, NJ 07450
See menu below, and for more menu information stop in or visit their website at www.labottegaridgewoodnj.com
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION – CANDIDACY INFORMATION
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION – CANDIDACY INFORMATION
The Ridgewood Board of Education will have two vacancies in the Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Annual School Election. A full term on the school board runs for three years.
Candidates must file a nominating petition with the local school board in order to get their name on the ballot for the Annual School Election. The current deadline to submit the nominating petition is 4 p.m., Verizon cell phone time, on Monday, February 25, 2013.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place or online a www.njsba.org/candidacy.
Any Ridgewood resident who is a registered voter may cast a ballot in the Annual School Election on April 16. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, March 26.
Any registered voter may cast a mail-in ballot. Ballot requests must be received by the County Clerk by Tuesday, March 19. Mail-in ballots must be completed and returned to the County Clerk by the close of polls on Tuesday, April 16.
Click here for complete voter information from the Bergen County Board of Elections web page : https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/paboe/VoteReg.htm
Reader Takes on the Fly ….
Reader Takes on the Fly ….
I am only going to reply to this implication by “The Fly” this one time, because I don’t want to be sucked into this, indeed given that “The Fly” (an anonymous pen name?) has really not read my comment accurately. The quote you have made (italics below) appeared in a series of numbered bullets, in which I said that the developments, if built, should not be approved by a blanket Master Plan Amendment, which could have permanent, potentially damaging effects on the town in many ways. The series of bullets (if you read the previous wording accurately) were all points that do not seem credible to me, and vitally need to be tested before a Master Plan were to be approved. The word prior to these bullets is “If” appears above them, and I had expected my sincere skepticism was the whole point of my post to the Patch.
In other words, taken in context, my bullet was:
“IF there are improvements to stoplights, signage, sidewalks and curbs that can actually improve traffic, it would seem obvious that our village should pursue them — starting with those promising the most significant impact (the oft-mentioned one being traffic lights), but one intersection at a time — not via a master plan amendment and overall village policy to concurrently allow four large housing/retail complexes and 330 new apartments in our downtown.
“I encourage the Village to re-direct its approach to allow one of these developments first, via a variance to current zoning, with same type of public-private partnership now offered by the developers, to see if: IF:….
….5) the odd-sounding predictions by their developments and village traffic consultants are accurate — that the four unprecedented apartment complexes would improve traffic (not in fact clog traffic or hurt our town).
The bullets 1-4 had also enumerated other great concerns many of us have about possible affects of the developments — that must be critically vetted in reality before a Master Plan Amendment were made to allow these developments to all happen, carte blanche, and included the affects of the developments on schools, and their visual impact on town — and to see if in fact a development would bring about vibrancy of downtown and tax ratables that are touted as reasons to approve them all.
I take umbrage that The Fly would focus on family relationships when in fact they have had nothing to do with my views on the hospital (which continue to be voiced in various forums and are unchanged, as you wil likely see in my statements in the press as a new proposal may proceed from the hospital,). ….Also because I believe my views have hopefully always been carefully worded and balanced. Above all, despite any potential varying views anyone may have on public policy, dialogue is is important, and family friendship and relationships and love in the village are something to be supported and safeguarded no matter what.
Note, my comment in the Patch regarding the developments,, goes on to say,” We should not rush to make such a permanent and massive change to the character of Ridgewood, but improve the intersections and approve the developments one at a time. I was quick to make this comment to the Patch the day the related article came out because I think this is very important”. As I have suggested to our Planning Board and Village Planner in public comment at Planning Board meetings (which I have encouraged other residents to participate in — have you?) — I feel that IF there are traffic improvements to be made, by all means they should be made, and if private/public partnerships are touted as they only way to fund them, then this should be pursued prudently, and not across the board.
Aside from being quoted out of context, and with an accusatory tone, It also bothers me that “The Fly” would see fit to make such allegations (on private matters of family friendship) cloaked in a veil of anonymity. Despite was I hope would be appreciated as potential discomfort stating my persona views, I have never posted anonymously, because I feel that every person should feel comfortable stated their views on important topics without being anonymous.
We all care about our town, and should be candid in engaging in discussions, even when it may be uncomfortable. It has been my hope to consistently reflected that spirit. I believe deeply that everyone is entitled to their opinion, and is to congratulated if they offer to run for an office, including my sister, who works hard in her volunteer position.
Again, this is the last time I will respond to this thread, dear Anonymous Fly, even if you lay out more accusations, because I think your divisive message and tone is detrimental to the tow and any good faith effort toward constructive dialogue.
I apologize for this lengthy post, but I only respond to set the record straight and implore that no one try to cause division, in our town or our families. We all care about each other, and hopefully try to build good public policy via positive and constructive engagement.
Signing off on this thread, which I hope will be read carefully — if at all.
2013 VILLAGE BUDGET
2013 VILLAGE BUDGET– January 30, 2013 Status
The information in this section is a working document of Village Finance and Village Manager’s Office.
The Village Council approves the 2013 budget, after a thorough process of which these documents are the current discussion following department requests and CFO/Manager negotiations with the department.
Included in this folder are:
1.) 2012 Budget Newsletter (for reference) – Click Here
2.) 2012 Adopted Budget – Click Here
3.) 2013 edited budget discussion presented at 1-30-13 Council workshop
Pages 1 -14
General, budget options: base, zero increase, zero tax increase
Timeline (page 1-2)
Amount to be raised by taxation (page 3)
Budget Revenue (pages 4-6)
Budget Appropriations (pages 7-12)
Discussion of potential revenue increase (pages 13-14)
Please understand, this is not a final document. It will not be voted on by the Council in this form. There will be opportunities for you, if interested, to appear before the Council and comment or question the proposed 2013 Budget prior to final adoption by the Council. In addition to Council meetings the meeting times of department discussions with the Council will be posted on the Village’s website – www.ridgewoodnj.net
For the Report https://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/manager/2013VillageBudgetStatus.pdf
Readers Ridicule and Mock high-density housing complexes could alleviate traffic congestion study
Readers Ridicule and Mock high-density housing complexes could alleviate traffic congestion study
This finding is about as believable as the guy that claims that he drives better when he’s drunk – It’s an insult to our collective intelligence.
Our village government now has no credibility whatsoever. This is a shame because one or two of our “public servants” may actually have some decent ideas of what might be good for Ridgewood. After this finding, however, any idea that anyone on the Village Council puts forward has to be looked at with skepticism. What is in it for this individual personally? What special interest has influenced this individual? What back room meetings have we missed this time?
Welcome to Ridgewood – Aronsohn, Pucciarelli and Hauck have brought this style of government home.
The traffic guys conceded at the recent meeting that the town was over-built and had too much traffic. All they were saying was that the developers were willing to contribute to fixes around the new construction that would ease the flow of traffic in and out of the facility. The traffic would then be pushed to other areas of town.
East and West Ridgewood Ave, Prospect, Glen etc — all these would get another 1,000 cars leaving the projects in the morning and returning to the projects at night. The traffic people admitted that something might have to give elsewhere in the Village. Presumably, as noted elsewhere in the article referenced in the post, this means increased traffic in more residential areas and near our schools at peak times when we would like our children out walking.
As Expected Study says housing complexes would ease village traffic
Photo By Boyd Loving
As Expected Study says housing complexes would ease village traffic
Monday, February 18, 2013
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER
The Record
RIDGEWOOD — A study commissioned by the village shows that four high-density, multifamily housing complexes proposed for downtown could alleviate traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
A major concern for residents opposed to the developments is that they would bring more traffic to an already congested village.
But a traffic planner hired by Ridgewood disagrees.
John Jahr of Maser Consulting last week presented his findings from a traffic study focused on Ridgewood Station — a 114-unit luxury apartment and retail complex at the former Ken Smith Motors dealership.
“Three developers have come before us,” Jahr said. “All have generated traffic impact studies and they have all kindly understood these developments will have an impact on traffic. Ridgewood already has a significant traffic situation.”
Saying the village was a “victim of its own success,” Jahr said that Ridgewood has “over-capacity issues with traffic.” However, he noted the “developers have indicated that they will mitigate [their projects’] impact on traffic.”
https://www.northjersey.com/news/191633721_Study_says_housing_complexes_would_ease_village_traffic.html
NYC beckons new parents as North Jersey suburbs no longer seen as only place to raise kids
NYC beckons new parents as North Jersey suburbs no longer seen as only place to raise kids
Sunday February 17, 2013, 12:35 AM
BY DAVE SHEINGOLD
STAFF WRITER
The Record
In a striking reversal, growing numbers of young parents are choosing the bustle of New York City over the calm of suburban life as a place to live, a trend that is already changing the face of some neighborhoods across North Jersey and could have long-term implications for schools, the housing market and beyond.
The number of children under the age of 5 has fallen 20 to 40 percent in many wealthy communities, with an overall drop of 12 percent across Bergen and Passaic counties since 2000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. At the same time, middle- and upper-income areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn have seen virtually the opposite shift in both the number of young adults as well as preschool children, an analysis of the data by The Record found.
The trend, a break in a pattern that has held since before World War II, has left Bergen County with 6,000 fewer children younger than 5 years old than it had in 2000. Passaic’s figure, meanwhile, has slid by about 6,000 since 2005. Similar declines have appeared in suburban Westchester and Nassau counties in New York, the analysis found.
Porch Light Productions Presents “Fat Pig” Opens March 1
Porch Light Productions Presents “Fat Pig” Opens March 1
Get Your Tickets Now!
Porch Light Productions Presents a 2012-13 Main Stage Production
“Fat Pig” The play with a really good personality.
Cow. Slob. Pig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love? Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus-sized – and then some. Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (although shockingly funny) friends, he finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of conventional good looks. Neil LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but also boldly questions our own ability to
change what we dislike about ourselves.
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Sunday, March 3 @ 2PM
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10 years after Xanadu’s birth, questions remain
Xanadu is refereed to by critics as a ‘white elephant”
10 years after Xanadu’s birth, questions remain
Thursday, February 14, 2013 Last updated: Thursday February 14, 2013, 10:50 PM
BY JOHN BRENNAN
STAFF WRITER
The Record
Another meeting of the Sports and Exposition Authority board meeting took place Thursday without action being taken on the long-delayed American Dream Meadowlands.
But the entertainment and retail project that sits uncompleted at the Meadowlands Sports Complex nevertheless reached a milestone this week.
Tuesday was the 10th anniversary of the board’s selection of Meadowlands Xanadu — the previous name for American Dream — as its choice of a redevelopment plan for the land surrounding what was then known as Continental Arena.
With the project sitting idle and its unpopular multi-colored exterior remaining unchanged, the project has been the butt of Jersey jokes.
Reader says Common sense dictates significant impact on the Village from 4 new developments in the CBD
Reader says Common sense dictates significant impact on the Village from 4 new developments in the CBD
It’s beyond odd. How can we weigh 4 projects individually when their collective impact has not been considered? Common sense dictates that parking will be more difficult, schools will get more crowded, traffic will be worse and infrastructure will have to be upgraded.
Yet the Mayor and his running mates seem fine with the developers’ assertions that there will be no negative impact brought on by any one of these projects. How can that be? Something smells funny.
Bergen freeholder questions last-minute resolutions
Bergen freeholder questions last-minute resolutions
Monday February 11, 2013, 6:03 PM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN
STAFF WRITER
The Record
Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola complained Monday that too many resolutions – some for large dollar contracts – are coming before the board at the last minute.
DeNicola noted that at the board’s last work session on Feb. 6, there were 14 late items on the agenda that called for total spending of $1.4 million. The spending resolutions – most of which were approved by the board – paid for bills ranging from the printing of sample ballots to the purchase of emergency generators.
But getting those items right before the start of a 4:30 p.m. work session does not allow the board enough time to give them the fiscal scrutiny they deserve, DeNicola said. Too often non-emergency items are being rushed through as though they were an emergency, she said.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/Bergen_freeholder_questions_last-minute_resolutions.html
