Ridgewood NJ, West Bergen County invites you to their Open House on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 from 4:30-7:00pm.
Join us as we celebrate West Bergen’s newly purchased building and opening of our first suite!
Stop by to meet Michael Tozzoli, West Bergen’s CEO, and other clinical staff members to learn more about our programs, services and plans for future expansion!
Light refreshments will be served. Please help us to plan accordingly by letting us know if you will be stopping by.
RSVP by July 6th by email to: [email protected] or call for more information at (848)480-0878.
Hope to see you there!
West Bergen Mental Healthcare Open House
Wed, July 11, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: West Bergen Mental Healthcare, 140 Chestnut St. Suite 202, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood YMCA invites the public to attend our World Service Day Fundraiser featuring food trucks, live entertainment, carnival games and inflatables for the kids and more on Sunday, July 15 from 10:30am until 4pm at the Ridgewood Y!
This outdoor event will be held on the grounds of the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street, near the Ridgewood business district. Food for purchase includes food trucks with a variety of tempting dishes, live musical entertainment and performers, carnival games, face painting and inflatables for the kids, a beer and wine garden for the adults! This event is rain or shine and proceeds will support the YMCA World Service Organization’s initiatives!
Admission to this event is $5.00 per person. Children 3 years of age and under are admitted free! Download Flyer and share with your friends!
Interested in learning more about being a sponsor of this event? Contact Megan [email protected] or 201.444.5600 x375.
To learn more, please visit our website at www.ridgewoodymca.org
The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ. Tel: 201.444.5600
Ridgewood NJ , the National Weather Service has once again issued a …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…In the mid to upper 90s.
* TIMING…Highest heat indices will occur in the afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at-
risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity
may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital there’s nothing fun about excessive heat for your pets-heatstroke can kill.
-Never leave your pet in a parked car. On a 70 degree day the car temperature can rise above 150 degrees in minutes.
-The most susceptible to heat stress are very young or elderly pets, pets with a history of heat stress, short-nosed breeds, overweight pets and pets with any cardiovascular or respiratory disorders.
-Prevent heat stress by providing plenty of fresh water at all times, provide adequate ventilation and air circulation when pets are confined, provide adequate shad whenever pets are outdoors and avoid excessive exercise of pets in extreme heat.
Ridgewood NJ, On May 25th the USEPA released an updated health advisory on Perfluorinated chemicals in drinking water. The advisory Is not a regulation or enforceable, but meant to be guide for water purveyors such as Ridgewood Water to take action to protect their consumers. The advisory established lower limits on these chemicals than had previously been set. As a result Ridgewood Water determined that one facility was above the new limit. The facility was shut down pending the results of new test samples taken at the facility. The results of the latest tests indicate that the blended output of the facility at its point of entry has levels below the limit. The facility will be restarted if system demand requires us to boost production. The output will be tested monthly to ensure that PFOA and PFOS remain at safe levels. To further reduce concentration, Ridgewood Water will evaluate the feasibility of installing treatment for the removal of these chemicals.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital reminds us July 4th is usually a great summer holiday for the family – except maybe the furry family. Many people consider this the most stressful holiday for pets. Here are some things you can do to help your dogs and cats get through it.
1. Be prepared. If you know your dog or cat is afraid of fireworks and thunderstorms, ask your veterinarian in advance about products you can use. Tranquilizers, pheromones (in sprays or plug-ins), and thunder shirts are just a few things that may help your pet
2. Play with your pet and reassure him/her all day. Long walks are good, and your pet is less likely to be stressed if he is tired from a day of activity.
3. Keep pets inside at night with an available place to hide to get away from the noise. Human companionship is ideal, but if you want to enjoy the fireworks at least be sure your pets are able to retreat somewhere inside your home. Pets should never be taken to the site of fireworks or left outdoors. There is always an increase in the number of lost pets who bolted out of fear on July 4th, even if they are not prone to escaping normally.
4. Keep windows, blinds, and curtains closed. Even if your pet can’t hear fireworks, visual stimulation is just as frightening to some. Keep the temperature comfortable if the windows are closed so that your pet does not get heatstroke.
5. Distract your pet from the noise. Associate a great new toy and lots of attention with fireworks and maybe he will learn to tolerate them better.
6. Play music or put on the TV to distract from the noise of fireworks. There are even CDs especially for anxious cats and dogs.
Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration website ; Gates Open Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 6:00 pm – Veterans Field (Rain Date- Thursday, July 5, 2018).
Patrons and belongings will be subject to security checks by Police Department personnel when entering Veterans Field. No alcoholic beverages are allowed are on the field. There will be 2 lines at the gates, one for those with bags and one for those without bags. Expect delays. Gates will close at 9:00 PM.
Schedule:
Gates open – 6:00 PM
Evening Entertainment – Including:
Treble
Eugene Thomas and No Big Deal
The Dad’s Night Band
50/50 Raffle Drawing 8:30 PM
Gates close – 9:00 PM
National Anthem
Fireworks by Fireworks Extravaganza
Grand Finale:
Food and beverages are available for purchase on the field.
No dogs are permitted on the field per town ordinance.
No refunds or exchanges will be given.
For directions to the Evening Entertainment use your favorite map website and enter 131 N. Maple Avenue.
Fire protection for the fireworks display is by The Ridgewood Fire Department.
Security is by the Ridgewood Police Department.
Parking
We recommend parking in the central business district and walking to Veteran’s Field. There are significant street closures around Vet’s Field, including Maple Avenue.
Limited handicap parking is available for the Evening Entertainment and Fireworks in the northern Graydon Pool parking lot located on Northern Parkway, near Meadowbrook. You can drop off individuals at the Graydon South parking lot entrance and then park your vehicle.
There are many viewing points for Ridgewood’s annual fireworks display, but the best is Vet’s Field where the ground works are set up. Food trucks are on site and local musical groups perform at the Kaschau Bandshell while the crowd waits for the sun to set before the big show. This show-stopping pyrotechnic display brings spectators from miles around, so come early, pack the bug spray and bring a blanket or beach chair. As it grows dark, just sit back and enjoy.
Ridgewood NJ, At 10AM (rain or shine) the Ridgewood 4th of July Parade will begin. The Ridgewood July 4th Committee invites you to “Support the Tradition” ! The Parade of bands and festive floats will march from the Westside of the Train Tracks ; down E. Ridgewood Avenue to N. Maple Ave., past Village Hall ending at Graydon Pool.
Ridgewood NJ, The annual flag raising in Wilsey Square starts The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration off in true patriotic style. The event includes a short program based on the theme of each year’s parade and a traditional flag raising. Throughout the history of the celebration the parade and firework portions have on occasion been forgone due to funding or security concerns however the flag raising has occurred without interruption since the start of the committee in 1910. This year join your fellow patriots in the longest continually celebrated tradition in the history of The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
2018 Flag Raising Order of Events
Welcome
Recognition of Special Guests
Flag Raising by Ridgewood American Legion Post 53
“To the Colors”
“The Star Spangled Banner”
Ridgewood NJ, This Fourth of July, when you watch the fireworks, will you think about the Declaration of Independence?
The United States Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain would regard themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states no longer under British rule. With the Declaration, these new states took a collective first step toward forming the United States of America. The declaration was signed by representatives from New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
We should, says John Stossel. After all, the holiday is meant to honor the Declaration. It, and the Constitution it led to, help keep us free.
Ridgewood NJ, Lightning struck a 3-story single family home on Hillcrest Road in Ridgewood during a late Tuesday afternoon, 07/03, thunderstorm, igniting an intense fire inside of the structure’s third floor. Ridgewood firefighters extinguished the blaze within 50 minutes of arriving on location. Firefighters from Waldwick Fire Department , Glen Rock Fire Department , and Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department assisted Ridgewood Fire Department at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident. Three (3) dogs were reported to have been inside of the residence when the fire started; their current location/condition is unknown. A team of commercial house painters working at the home when the lightning bolt struck escaped injury.
Ridgewood NJ, This Fourth of July holiday, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead and designating a non-drinking driver if plans include alcohol. Backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and other festivities surrounding the Fourth of July holiday often include drinking, making it one of the deadliest holidays of the year.
Last year, from 6 p.m.July 1 to 5:59 a.m.July 5, 188 Americans were killed in crashes involving drunk drivers. During that timeframe, drunk driving deaths accounted for 41 percent of all fatalities on U.S. roadways.
“As we take time to celebrate our nation’s independence, everyone must take personal responsibility to keep this holiday happy and joyous. All too often, celebrations become tragedies because of one person’s careless and deadly decision to drink and drive,” said MADD National President Colleen Sheehey-Church. “Designate a non-drinking driver, if you plan to drink alcohol.” MADD is proud to work with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind the public that if you choose to drink and drive you will get caught. MADD supports NHTSA’s campaign, “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” and is grateful to law enforcement for their increased presence by conducting additional sobriety checkpoints to remove drunk drivers from our roads.
Sobriety checkpoints are extremely effective in preventing drunk driving deaths and injuries and can reduce alcohol-related crashes and fatalities by 18 to 24 percent. MADD always supports law enforcement during these high-visibility enforcement events and urges everyone to show their support for this proven countermeasure in their state.
Drunk driving is not only dangerous, it is expensive. When caught, drunk driving can cost an offender thousands of dollars. According to NHTSA, a DUI arrest could cost up to $10,000, not to mention the loss of vehicle and driving privileges. The driver also could face jail time, higher insurance rates and expenses from attorney fees, fines, car towing, repairs and lost time at work. Most importantly, they can kill others including family members.
Drunk driving remains the leading killer on our roads, yet these senseless deaths are 100 percent preventable, 100 percent of the time. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving is helping create a future with No More Victims®. The campaign includes advocacy for stronger drunk driving laws including all-offender ignition interlocks, support for high-visibility law enforcement, support for advanced vehicle technologies and public support for these initiatives.
MADD reminds everyone to take personal responsibility by using taxis, public transportation, rideshare services or calling a non-drinking friend if their plans include alcohol this Independence Day and every day.
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department
July 3,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department held the 5th annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy from Friday June 22nd through Friday June 29th 2018, at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. The Academy was open to Ridgewood residents entering 5th 6th and 7th grades in the fall of 2018.
The cadets begin their first day of the Ridgewood Police Chief Michael Feeney Jr Police Academy with a meet and greet . Then the Cadets visited the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute in Mahwah where they participated in tactical driving, firefighting an obstacle course and a swat team demonstration.
The cadets watched an Army National Guard Helicopter land in Ridgewood and then off to Newark Airport where they learned how the TSA operates to keep passengers safe while traveling. The students then visited MetLife Stadium to learn about security from the stadium staff and the the New Jersey State Police.
Ridgewood Resident Melanie Whobin praised the event , “Never in my life have I ever seen such a wonderfully presented, well oiled machine of a camp. Everyone ***everyone*** could take a lesson from how this was put together and how it was executed. Every detail was considered, but most importantly,The motivation for the camp- Michael Feeney present in every detail. The Ridgewood Police and Fire, along with every other entity in Bergen county, which took part in this camp, have wowed me- and this cadet, Amazing job.”
Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT will offer “early getaway’’ rail and bus service on Tuesday, July 3, for the benefit of customers leaving work early in anticipation of the Independence Day holiday on Wednesday, July 4. In addition, there will be service changes throughout the NJ TRANSIT system on July 4.
To help speed the getaway, customers are reminded that they can enjoy the convenience of purchasing tickets through the MyTix feature on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Beverages of any kind, in any type of container, open or closed, will not be permitted on board train/bus/light rail cars. This policy will be strictly enforced. As a reminder, beverages of any kind are not permitted at any time on board buses regardless of the event.
On Tuesday, July 3:
Starting at approximately 1:00 p.m., extra outbound service will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines to accommodate early customer departures. Visit www.njtransit.com for details.
Many bus lines will feature service adjustments throughout the day. Visit www.njtransit.com more information.
All light rail systems will operate on regular weekday schedules.
On Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4:
Trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines, with these additions:
Additional Bay Head-Long Branch trains on the North Jersey Coast line (which began service 6/24); see NJCL timetable for details HERE.
An additional train departing Port Jervis at 4:09 p.m., which makes all stops to Suffern, then operates express to Secaucus Junction and Hoboken.
NJ TRANSIT will adjust Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) for the Jersey City Freedom Fireworks Festival at Exchange Place.
Between 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
At the request of public safety officials, beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. light rail vehicles will travel through Exchange Place but will bypass the Exchange Place stop. Customers will not be able to board or exit light rail vehicles at Exchange Place during this time. Customers may use Essex St. or Harborside as alternates.
Beginning at 2:00 p.m.:
Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken Terminal southbound trains will terminate at Harborside.
West Side Avenue and 8th Street northbound trains will terminate at Essex Street.
There will be no direct light rail service from 8th Street to Hoboken Terminal or from Tonnelle Avenue to West Side Avenue.
Normal HBLR service will resume when the New Jersey Transit Police Department determines it is safe to reopen Exchange Place to light rail traffic.
Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.
River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Bus service levels will vary by line. Visit www.njtransit.com for more information.
