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PSE&G working on replacing a gas main on Van Emburgh Ave Near Washington Township border

PSE&G working on replacing a gas main on Van Emburgh Ave Near Washington Township border

Traffic Alert six week daytime road closure to begin 10/19/17

October 25,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Starting Thursday 10/19/17 until approximately December 1st PSEG Gas will be working replacing a gas main on Van Emburgh Ave between Hampshire Rd and the Washington Township border. The attached photos are the detour plans for both north and south travel. Van Emburgh Ave will be closed in both directions between E.Glen Ave and Washington Ave in Washington Township beginning at 8:00am each morning. This will allo…w full access to Immaculate Heart Academy for morning drop off. During construction the entire road will have to be closed due to the location of the 12 inch steel gas line that will be placed in the road. Ridgewood Police Officers will be stationed all along Van Emburgh to help local residents get in and out of their streets. Each day Van Emburgh Ave will be opened for southbound travel at 1:30pm to allow buses and parents access to IHA from Washington Ave. The road will be subject to full closure again after school dismissal is complete.

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Ridgewood High School Bands annual Poinsettia and Amaryllis Sale !

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October 24,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Bands annual Poinsettia and Amaryllis Sale has begun .
Students will be selling door to door on 10/29/17 with a delivery December 2 – 5, 2017.

Sizes and prices as follows: 
6″ Red or white poinsettia – $10 
10″ Red or white poinsettia- $25 
Pink amaryllis – $15

Orders accepted until 11/17/17.  Please contact Lorissa Lightman: [email protected] for more information. Orders/ checks made out to RHS Band Assoc can be mailed c/o Lorissa Lightman, 659 Spring Ave., Ridgewood, NJ  07450 .For more information on the band program and a list of events, visit www.rhsbands.org

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Local Kids Rock the Runway at Little Skye Fashion Show in Ridgewood

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October 24,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , Trendy tots from Ridgewood and surrounding towns will strut their stuff on the red carpet at the Little Skye Children’s Boutique fashion show on Saturday, October 28 at 3pm.  The show will start promptly at 3:00 pm and showcase Winter Fashions from some of the world’s top indie kids clothing designers.  Attendees are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes! Sponsors include Prestige Family of Fine Cars, 21 Godwin salon in Ridgewood, West Ridgewood Dental Professionals and Little Nest Portraits in Ridgewood.

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Little Skye Children’s Boutique is located at 171 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ.  The boutique features baby and kids’ clothing from around the world at all price levels, ranging from established brands to smaller production lines.   More information about the boutique and clothing can be found at https://littleskyechildrensboutique.com.  Or, please contact Ilene at [email protected] or (201) 645-3132.

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“Arts and Architecture Alive in the Village” Walking Tour

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! “Arts and Architecture Alive in the Village”
https://Www.ridgewoodwalks.com

MEETING PLACE: Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue
Tuesday, October 24th- 9-10:30 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE!! Plz remember your umbrella.
This exciting and informative tour will take you through some of the most historic and unique structures in the village that also house nonprofit art and history organizations. We’ll begin at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Tour the historic building and learn about many professional and amateur artists who hone their craft inside this spectacular Ridgewood gem. From there the tour heads to the Art Gallery at the Stable, the building that once housed the horses of Ridgewood’s aristocrats. Look around the interior of this exceptional structure and enjoy the many pieces of art by local artisans. The next stop is the Bolger Heritage Center for Genealogy and Local History at the Ridgewood Public Library. They house a stunning amount of information about Ridgewood, and Bergen County. The interior walls are covered with photos of our village’s past. Our final stop is the James Rose Center on East Ridgewood Avenue. The JRC is by far the most unique building in the village. There is simply too much to say about the James Rose Center, it is truly spectacular. https://lalh.org/preservation-hero-james-rose-center/
This Arts and Architecture tour is a must!

AMBASSADORS: Kristen Herrera and Kyle Reis

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Reader claims residents WANT THEIR DOGS to SCARE and perhaps BITE people

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file photo by William Thomas

Hey, its happened to me too. I walk on sidewalk on Meadwobrook and people’s dogs on leash lung toward me and the owners don’ t care People are getting out their anger with their dogs. Likeing it when their dogs try to attack walkers.
I wrote about this problem last year on this blog as a comment to a posting
Apparently, according a someone who responded to my comment, you can buy mace or something from a sporting goods store for protection. I haven’t done it yet, but it is coming to that.
A trained dog will not lunge at walkers. I know because I walk a family members dog regularly here in town, again along Meadowbrook. It is very easy to train a dog not to lunge at people. I also grew up with a dog.
Also , just last week , a few days ago, I walked Dunham Trail by myself, never did it before, but since it was Octoberwalkfest , or something, I did it. A woman came from the opposite direction from the Grove entrance with TWO UNLEASHED DOGS. The dogs ran toward me and stopped dead in their tracks , daring me to advance. on the path. I was terrifiedand got off the path. The woman continued to walk her dogs, she did not call them back or apologize. I told her she isnt supposed to walk dogs unleashed in the park , She ignored me. I am an elderly woman, old, look old, walk old, you get it.
Also I walked Pleasant Park for the first time this past Saturday. A man with a huge dog was walking it on a leash. I got out of the way, climbing over piles of brush and fallen logs.
Hey, I love dogs. I grew up with one, a collie dog that looked like Lassie, my love and joy throughout my childhood. But people do not train their dogs not to attack people. And it’s done on purpose.
This is not really a nice community. Keep braggin folks.
The residents WANT THEIR DOGS to SCARE and perhaps BITE people.

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The Ridgewood Education Foundation has contributed mightily to the Ridgewood schools

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file photo by Boyd Loving

October  24,2017

Jim Morgan  BOE Vice President

As a former President of the Ridgewood Education Foundation and current Trustee of the Ridgewood Public Schools, I can state that this comment is completely incorrect. Through the Foundations contributions, the high school and middle schools have been able to give each student a Chromebook. The Foundation contributed significantly to the Maker’s Space at the high school and the renovations in the BF & GW science facilities. Over the years the Foundation has contributed mightily to the Ridgewood schools. There is no basis in fact whatsoever for this posting. The Foundation is an all volunteer organization that works exclusively for the children of Ridgewood

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NJ Transit Ridgewood Station – Center Platform Stairs Closed for Repairs

Ridgewood Train Station

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Ridgewood Station: Center Platform Stairs Serving Pedestrian Tunnel Closed Temporarily for Repair Work – Beginning Wednesday, October 25, 2017

October 24,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Beginning on or about Wednesday, October 25 and continuing through Friday, November 3, the stairway leading to/from the center platform and the pedestrian tunnel at Ridgewood Station between East Ridgewood Avenue and Wilsey Square will be closed temporarily for repair work.
During this time, customers may use the stairs or elevators serving the Franklin Avenue underpass for access to and from Garber Square, Wilsey Square, North Broad Street and the center platform serving tracks 3 and 1. For your safety, please follow directional signs and do not travel through barricaded areas.

We apologize for any inconvenience.  For further information, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

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Reader Questions Ridgewood Education Foundation’s Commitment to Ridgewood Education

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RE: “Since Inception the Ridgewood Education Foundation has donated more than $1,000,000 to our public schools and community”

The Ridgewood Education Foundation hasn’t donated a PENNY to the schools…. they just shame/bully/cajole/guilt the parents into paying EVEN MORE into an overpriced school system (which is experiencing dwindling returns each year as its value gets reduced to a bumper sticker with no value: “tradition of excellence”)

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Reader says No Issue Parking in the Central Business District of Ridgewood

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Parking is NEVER an issue. Gorgeous Saturday night. Just came from town. Restaurants are jumping. People eating in and eating out. Plenty of people strolling. And the Cottage lot is almost empty. Park and walk a couple of blocks folks. If Jerry could walk then so can you.

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Reader Claims she was Bitten By A Dog leaving Saddle River Park by the Glen Rock Duck pond

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file photo by William Thomas

I was bitten on Oct 21 as I was leaving saddle river park by the Glen Rock Duck pond. A woman, with her Wheaton terrier were passing me on the bridge to the cu de sac and the dog lunged at me and took a chunk out of my arm. The woman initially volunteered to help, but then changed her mind and fled. Now if I don’t locate the dog and th owner I will have to undergo Rabies shots. Woman is in her thirties, slim with long brown hair and Eastern European accent..

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Reader asks are we prepared for the additional strain of the hundreds of new families who are going to be moving downtown

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Lot of water leaks in town – – our infrastructure is aging and we need to take preventive steps. At the same time, we need to be prepared for the additional strain of the hundreds of new families who are going to be moving downtown once the projects are completed.
Is the council taking steps for this gathering storm?

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Author Book Signings at Bookends in Ridgewood

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Alan Robert
Sunday, October 22d@ 1:00pm
Bassist and songwriter for the Hard Rock Band Life of Agony, Bestselling author and Artist, Alan Robert, will sign his new book:
The Beauty of Horror II

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
Monday, October 23rd @ 6:00pm
Former cast member, head writer for the comedy powerhouse, The Howard Stern Show, Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, will sign his new book:
The Joke Man

Sean Avery
Tuesday, October 24th @ 6:00pm
Hockey great, and former player for Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings & New York Rangers, Sean Avery, will sign his new book:
Ice Capades

Michael Rapaport
Wednesday, October 25th 6:00pm
Actor, Director and Comedian, Michael Rapaport, will sign his new book:
This Book Has Balls

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.

Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.

While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed.  We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.

Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ   07450   201-445-0726

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Ridgewood Emergency Services 2017 Fund Drive

Ridgewood Emergency Services

October 22,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST) has mailed to all Ridgewood residents and businesses its annual Fund Drive request. It’s the time of year to once again ask for your annual continued generous financial support of Ridgewood Emergency Services (RES). They count on the support of our neighbors like you to
assist in supporting the RES First Responders in their mission to serve the Village with your charitable donation.

We have recently seen three virtually unparalleled disasters in Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria that have mercifully spared the Northeast. But
given the capricious nature of weather – and other unpredictable emergency events – we cannot afford to simply hope for the best; we must be prepared and that preparation
requires funding.
We all saw how crucial emergency services workers were in helping victims of the recent hurricanes. Ridgewood residents can take comfort in knowing that RES provides
emergency assistance to the village 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.
RES has responded to over 1,246 emergency calls year to date – which equates to 13,275 cumulative hours donated by the volunteers to the Village of Ridgewood on
active duty. It does not include time spent on training, meetings, meeting and event preparation: a cost savings of over $1 million dollars to the Village of Ridgewood.
With your financial support in 2017, RES was able to purchase new transport and communication equipment and additional public access Defibrillation units.
One of the goals for 2018 is the purchase of self-lifting stretchers to eliminate back injuries to the responders. These stretchers cost over $40,000 each (for a total of
$120,000).
By making a financial donation to FOREST, Ridgewood Emergency Services can  continue to respond to the needs of the residents of Ridgewood and its visitors. Please
make your check payable to FOREST (Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams), 33 Douglas Place Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or online at www.ridgewood911.org
FOREST is a charitable organization under IRS section 501(c)(3) s, your contribution is tax deductible.
Should you be interested in exploring the idea of becoming a member, please call them at (201) 670-5570 or e mail them at [email protected]
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Ridgewood Water Back to Work on Monday to Repair Water Main Leak

Ridgewood Water Back to Work on Monday to Repair Water Main Leak

map courtesy of Ridgewood Water

October 22,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water worked through the night and is now actively working in the area of N. Broad St. and Franklin Ave. adjacent to the train trestle underpass. Ridgewood Water has isolated the leak at N. Broad St. and Franklin Ave. adjacent to the train trestle underpass, though water continues to flow at a significantly reduced volume. Crews will return on Monday and Tuesday to complete repairs. Ridgewood Police Department continues to assist with traffic control but residents should expect traffic disruptions in the area.

Ridgewood Water thanks you for your patience and cooperation.

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Catch a Glimpse of the Orionid Meteor Shower in the Night Sky 

Orionid Meteor Shower 2017

October 21,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, according to our friends at SPACE.COM ,”one of the year’s best sky shows will peak this weekend between Oct. 20 and 22, when the Orionid meteor shower reaches its best viewing. The meteors that streak across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers, because the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on.”

“Orionid meteors are visible from anywhere on Earth and can be seen anywhere across the sky. If you find the shape of Orion the Hunter, the meteor shower’s radiant (or point of origin) will be near Orion’s sword, slightly north of his left shoulder (the star Betelgeuse).”

“As is the case with most nighttime skywatching events, light pollution can hinder your view of the Orionid meteor shower. If possible, get far away from city lights (which can hinder the show). Go out around 1:30 a.m. and let your eyes adjust to the dark for about 20 minutes. Bundle up against the cold if necessary. Lie back and use only your eyes to watch the sky. Binoculars and telescopes won’t improve the view, because they are designed to see more stationary objects in the sky.”

https://www.space.com/34373-orionid-meteor-shower-guide.html?utm_source=sdc-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171020-sdc