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Eleven Ridgewood High School students have been selected to perform in the 2017 All Bergen County Band

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December 4,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Eleven RHS band students have been selected to perform in the 2017 All Bergen County Band.  More than 300 students auditioned yesterday for 85 positions.  Congratulations to: Katlyn Tagliabue, principal bassoon* (10); Joshua (Jaehyeok) Yang, clarinet (11); Tony (Jongyun) An, clarinet (9); Colleen Duffy, clarinet (12); Kieran Corcoran, tenor saxophone (9); Chris Morse, principal baritone saxophone* (10); Jonathan Negron, trumpet (11); Teddy Trent, trumpet (12); Stefanie Haas, trombone (9); and Ethan Glenning, principal euphonium* (12).The All County Band will perform in January.

In addition, two students have been selected to perform in All Eastern ensembles that will perform in April.  These students have been recognized as among the top performers on their instrument for the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Congratulations to: Maxwell Caine, guitar (All Eastern Jazz Ensemble) (12); and the other student, an oboe player (11), whose name is withheld pending media permission.

*highest score

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Ridgewood Open Houses for November 4th 2016

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1635966.1 MLS # 1635966
579 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Col
Peggy Jung, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646058.1 MLS # 1646058
379 S Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, C/C
Peggy Jung, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1634331.1 MLS # 1634331
640 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Theresa Jung, Sales Associate
Realty 7, LLC

  • Open House: 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646186.1 MLS # 1646186
306 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Deborah Monroe Tarvin, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646324.1 MLS # 1646324
37 Bryden Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Devin Victor Perez, Sales Associate
Keller Williams City Views Realty

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646448.1 MLS # 1646448
145 N Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Caroline O. Taylor, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1646364.1 MLS # 1646364
446 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Keith G. Rosazza, Sales Associate
Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1645061.1 MLS # 1645061
442 Van Buren St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
James Collins, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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1644183.1 MLS # 1644183
650 Wall St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Anne C. Ryoo, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors

  • Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 12/4
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Ridgewood High School Commemorative Brick Campaign

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December 4,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, It is with great pleasure that the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association announces the launch of our Commemorative Brick Campaign. This effort is the first of several exciting initiatives we are working on to honor and celebrate 125 years of academics, athletics and the arts at RHS.

Ridgewood High School is built on a tradition of excellence. You can continue to support and inspire students by purchasing your own brick paver today. Commemorate an event, reunion or significant milestone by purchasing a brick. You can memorialize a treasured individual or simply declare your love of RHS through this program. These bricks will line the walkways of our campus and honor the past and the future of RHS.

https://store.rhsalumniassociation.org

Please help us spread the word through our RHS community by forwarding this note to other alumni whether classmates, siblings, parents, teachers or friends.
Or ask them to register themselves at rhsalumniassociation.org as we always love to connect with alumni.

This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and the community to be a part of RHS history and to leave their lasting mark. Hopefully you can come see your brick in person in the fall of 2017 when they are installed. We look forward to celebrating this important anniversary year with all of you.

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For years, Company Made Millions Selling faulty Turf fields

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By CHRISTOPHER BAXTER AND MATTHEW STANMYRE

Late in 2006, the CEO and co-founder of FieldTurf — the leading maker of artificial sports fields — urgently emailed a supplier about a new turf being marketed and sold to the public as the best money could buy.

The issue was so pressing, some of the messages went out on New Year’s Eve.

The subject was so troubling, it could cripple both companies.

And the problem was so basic, anyone could understand it: Fields were falling apart before they should.

Ten months later, FieldTurf executives flew to New Jersey to check out the product, known as Duraspine, in one of their most lucrative markets. They discovered more trouble. The turf was breaking apart and lying flat, undermining their own breathless marketing materials that heralded its revolutionary durability.

The stakes couldn’t have been higher. Sales to schools and towns across the country were skyrocketing, and the company was turning big profits off taxpayers. A problem this significant, if people knew, could cost tens of millions in warranty claims and ruin its prized reputation for quality.

So FieldTurf powered on, full steam ahead, keeping customers in the dark even as the Great Recession was forcing communities to cut school programs and lay off teachers and police officers.

All told, from 2005 until Duraspine was discontinued in 2012, records show FieldTurf sold 1,428 of the fields throughout the U.S. — including 164 in New Jersey — for an estimated $570 million in revenue.

https://fieldturf.nj.com/2/

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Santa Arrives in Ridgewood

Santa Arrives in Ridgewood

photo and video courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook page

December 4,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood FD personnel from Engine Company #35, “C Shift” transported Santa Claus into the Village on top of a fire truck on Saturday morning, 12/03 and took time out for a photo op inside the Columbia Bank on South Broad Street.

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Kings Market in Ridgewood Presents Holiday Entertaining Tips and Recipes

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December 3,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, This holiday season round out your table with rustic root vegetables and colorful produce – the side dishes and ingredients of the season. From savory to sweet, these sought after vegetables have a ton of natural sugars and are loaded with vitamins, bringing you and your guests a healthy and delicious dish to add to the table.

Kings Food Markets Nutritionist, Shari Bilt Boockvar, MS, RDN Nutritionist, works closely to select options from Kings that offer a variety of inspirational root vegetable recipes to round out your table this season, including:

 

Shari explains, “This season has a bountiful array of colorful produce, which provides a wonderful source of beta-carotene, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients.  Enjoy them simply roasted with olive oil, garlic and seasonings or in a beautiful crudité.” In addition to these inspirational recipes and simple basics from Shari, Kings offers a great assortment of classes to further inspire your meals this holiday season taught by some of the area’s top chefs:

 

  • Elegant Christmas Dinner: Chef Theresa Merges leads this interactive class as guests will learn to make the ultimate elegant Christmas dinner including Oysters Rockefeller, Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Stacks, Prime Rib with Garlic and Horseradish Crust.
  • Celebrate Chanukah with Family Kids/Teens with Parent: Make it a family affair and learn to make classics like Potato Latkes 3 ways – Traditional, Sweet Potato and Spaghetti Squash, Homemade Applesauce, Beef Barley Soup, Grandma’s Rugelach.
  • New Year’s Eve Party: Ring the New Year in the right way with a menu all guests will be sure to enjoy including Spiced Nuts, Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Creamy Crab and Artichoke Dip.

To complete your holiday table Kings offers fully catered meals in their Catering department, covering all of your bases, including root vegetables as well as holiday staples such as Mini Crab Cakes, Kings Apple Pie, Kings Classic Carrot Soufflé and even custom floral arrangements for all your holiday tablescaping needs.

 

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West Glen Safety Issues Cause Concern for Delayed PSE&G Paving in Ridgewood

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December 3,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, As previously reported the PSEG planned final paving of W. Glen Ave will be delayed until the Spring due to the late completion of the project and curbing required by Bergen County. W. Glen Ave is a county road and for that reason their regulations must be followed.

A reader pointed out that, “There is no reason why they can’t start the curbing now and finish the paving. If not, then PSE&G should be required to make W Glen safe for the winter by temporarily repaving where necessary. Not only will the Village not be unable to plow the street properly when it snows, it is literally tearing cars apart on daily commutes. Can someone post the address of PSE&G so we may send our car repair bills to them for reimbursement!”

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The Ridgewood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Ridgewood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Annual kick off for Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays got started with the Christmas Tree lighting
Celebration on Friday evening.

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Mayor Susan Traina Knudsen ,Deputy theMayor Mike Sedon ,Councilmen Jeffrey Voigt, Councilwomen Bernie Walsh, Councilmen Ramon M Hache were all on hand for the festivities.
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The weather was cold the crowds were large and the kids all had fun.
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A Call to All Artist from the Ridgewood Art Institute

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Ridgewood Art Institute Call for Artists

Call For Artist Entries:
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute 37th Annual Regional Juried Art Show
Open to all artists 18 years and older, in the New York Metropolitan area.
Two – Dimensional, traditional realism only. For complete prospectus visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org
12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201)652-9615
Receiving: Saturday, January 7th, 12-5pm
*HAND DELIVERY ONLY*
Reception: Sunday, January 29, 2-4pm- An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Light refreshments will be served. Over $5,000 in awards and prizes, including a $1,000 grand prize, will be presented by the RAI President. Prize winners or representatives must be present at the awards ceremony.
Art on Exhibit: January 21st-February 5th, 2017
Watercolor Landscape Demonstration Sunday, February 5th, 2pm by Joel Popadics
Show ends February 5th.

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The Ridgewood Singers Winter Concert The Light in the Darkness

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The Ridgewood Singers Winter Concert The Light in the Darkness
Sun, December 04, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ

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The Ridgewood Singers Winter Concert “The Light in the Darkness”
Date: December 4th, 2016 at 3PM
Location: Ridgewood United Methodist Church
Admission: Students/Seniors $15.00 Adults $18.00

Thomas DeLorenzo
[email protected]
theridgewoodsingers.com
201-265-8949

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RIDGEWOOD YMCA CHRISTMAS TREE LOT NOW OPEN

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December 1,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Proceeds from tree sales benefit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs.

Looking for the perfect tree this year? The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christmas Tree lot will open at 6pm on Friday, November 25 with a selection of Fraser trees in sizes to fit any home.

All proceeds from tree sales benefit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs.

Through its Good Works Programs, the Ridgewood Y addresses community needs and strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. “Buying a tree from the Y is a great way to make a difference in the community and get a wonderful tree at the same time”, says Gary Imhoff, Marketing and Membership Director at the Y.

The Christmas tree lot also sells wreaths, roping and other holiday items.

Opening hours for the tree lot are Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 9am to 9pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm.

The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree lot is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, NJ.

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Santa in the Park!

Ridgewood Guild's Winterfest 2016
Sat, December 03, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E Ridgewood Ave and Oak St

Santa will be all around Ridgewood today!

8am-10am Breakfast with Santa at
The Office Beer Bar & Grille
call for reservations 201-652-1070

10am-1pm…Santa starts up E. Ridgewood Ave in a Fire Truck and goes straight to Columbia Bank
-60 S. Broad St.- inside a warm cozy setting.
All children get a FREE gift and picture.

10:30am FREE MOVIE at the Warner BowTie
Theatre in Ridgewood.

2-4pm…Santa in his little red house located at
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, in the middle of Ridgewood’s business district.
Little Ivy Learning Center sponsorship
Ben & Jerry’s sponsorship with hot choloate

for more information call
201-445-2600
[email protected]

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NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY Holiday Concert

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Tue, December 06, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood NJ 07450

NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY
NJCS Festival Youth Chorus, Noelle Dachis, director
Brass and Percussion Ensemble
Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ
Eric Dale Knapp, conductor

Begin your holiday celebrations with joyous music of the season, featuring…
Keep Your Lamps – Andre Thomas
Magnificat – Claudio Monteverdi
O Nata Lux – Morten Lauridsen
Nativity Carol – John Rutter
O Come All Ye Faithful – arr. Sir David Willcocks
I Was Glad – Hubert Parry
including our popular audience sing-along!
photo by Noah Dachis

Advance tickets: $25/ $22 senior & student/ $12 children under 12
10% discount for groups of 10 or more (Add $5 at the door)

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 8pm
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Montclair, NJ Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3pm
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Montclair, NJ

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7:30pm
West Side Presbyterian Church
Ridgewood, NJ

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N.J. Supreme Court may ramp up affordable-housing requirements

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Salvador Rizzo , State House Bureau, @rizzoTK6:19 p.m. EST December 1, 2016

During a tense hearing Wednesday, the state Supreme Court appeared ready to reject an argument by several towns seeking to tamp down their affordable-housing obligations.

In a series of landmark rulings dating to the 1970s, the Supreme Court said that New Jersey’s low- and moderate-income residents have a right to affordable homes in their communities, and that towns must allow their development.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2016/11/30/nj-supreme-court-may-ramp-up-affordable-housing-requirements/94692464/?utm_campaign=Observer_NJ_Politics&utm_content=New%20Campaign&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=New%20Jersey%20Politics

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Downtown for the Holidays-Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

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Downtown for the Holidays-Tree Lighting Celebration
Fri, December 02, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: End or E. Ridgewood Ave. at Train Station, E. Ridgewood Ave & Broad St

The Annual starting of Ridgewood
Downtown Town for the Holidays
Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, December 2, 2016 5:30-9:00pm

NEW THIS YEAR…
BIG DISCOUNTS FROM THE FOLLOWING STORES
FROM 5:30-7PM…I am bringing my list, see you on the streets of Ridgewood.
Check the stores listed below!

SANTA – Starting at 5:30pm until 6:45pm
and 8-9pm – Santa in the Park

5:30pm -Streets are closed – merriment begins

5:30-7pm, Music by the Village clock.
by the clock GET YOUR MAP OF THE STORES THAT WILL BE GIVING BIG DISCOUNTS

7:00pm -On Stage – bring in the Holiday cheer –
music with the
RHS Concert Band,
Taekwondo all in,
Art of Motion,
Porch Light Production,

7:30pm Lighting of the Tree

8pm – 9pm – back on E. Ridgewood Ave. for some
merriment – don’t forget Santa in the Park.

December 3, 2016
-8am-10am, Breakfast with Santa at the
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
reservations required 201-670-1070
$8.00 for Kids-$12.00 Adults

-10AM Santa visits Ridgewood
in a big red fire truck… meet him at
Columbia Bank 10am-1pm – 60 S. Broad Street.
Gift for all the little kids.

-10:30AM FREE MOVIE for the kids at 10:30am
at the Warner Bow Tie Theatre
Great classic movie for the entire family-
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,
mom and dad will remember this one.

-Santa will be in the Park on
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
12/3/16 Saturday 2-4pm
12/10/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/17/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/24/16 Saturday 12Nn-2pm
last day for that list!

Downtown for Holidays/Tree Lighting Celebration
brought to you by –

Columbia Bank –
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Healthcare
Freedom Bank
The Ridgewood News
Prestige Motors
Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Little Ivy Learning Center
Park West Tavern and Loft
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Ulrich, Inc.
ConnectOne Bank
West Ridgewood Dental
Anik
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Clemente Orthodontics
Haagen-Dazs
Little Ivy Academy
Ridgewood Party Rental
Shelly Glam
Country Pancake Restaurant
Duxiana
Biltmore Tuxedo
S&SO Produce
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Art of Motion
Porch Light Productions
Sakuraana

Please “thank” these supporters by visiting their place of business. They are keeping this
Holiday “tradition” going in Ridgewood.

for more information call 201-445-2600
or email [email protected]

*BIG DISCOUNTS AT THESE STORE on
Friday December 2, 2016 from 5:30-7pm.

Bookends – 211 E. Ridgewood – 20% Lego’s +
Femmebot Clothing- 203 E. Ridgewood-20%entire store.
Kate Spade-202 E. Ridgewood-sale on selection
Double Take Consignment-189 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Pink Bungalow-185 E. Ridgewood-SALE Selection
Little Skye Children’s-171 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Hocus Pocus-103 E. Ridgewood-20%HocPocus stock
ANIK-119 E. Ridgewood-Store Sale
Learning Express Toys-111 E. Ridgewood-20% off
Lucky Brand-67 E. Ridgewood-Big Sale
Duxiana-63 E. Ridgewood-25% down products
Victor’s Men’s-55 E. Ridgewood-20% off $100 pur.
Shelly Glam-82 E. Ridgewood-30% entire store
Oasis Clothing-80 E. Ridgewood-Sale
Loft 41 Jewelry-41 E. Ridgewood 50% selection
The Green Olive Branch-37 E. Ridgewood 20%
Pangea Jelwelry-35 E. Ridgewood-sale selection
Ridgewood Man NEW- 66 E. Ridgewood-FUN STUFF
Town & Country 60 E. Ridgewood 15% purchase

SIDE STREETS
CHESTNUT ST.
Shoppettes-22 Chestnut – up to 80%

S. BROAD ST.
DPARZ SHOES – 12 S. Broad-Buy one pair get second 50% off.

N. BROAD ST.
RACEFASTER – 11 N. Broad-SALE, SALE.

CHECK BACK FOR NEW STORE LISTINGS.
Bring your list – checking it off at sale time.
It will be here before you know it!
Shopping for the Holidays in Ridgewood!