We are repeating history. Having the meters in service later into the evening did not work before and would not work now. As has been pointed out over and over, restaurant owners themselves–and whom else are we supposedly doing all this for?–said that customers were complaining. The end time of the meters once again dropped to 6 PM, where it should stay. (This applies also to the Short Line lot on Route 17, where parking to go into the city for the day costs enough already, and a 12-hour meter limit might not even be long enough to cover someone going for the day and evening.) Raising parking meter fees and increasing hours would just make people go elsewhere. Thus the claimed parking shortage might be mitigated by having nobody wish to go downtown. If that’s the goal, we seem to be heading for it.
what? And the town lets that terrible stone wall in front of Its Greek to Me stand, and continually bang every car door? I’d rather have a nice sweet woolly sheep! All the sidewalk cafes which make you run a gauntlet are ok, and the sheep isn’t allowed? baaaaa humbug!
Ridgewood NJ, Valley Hospital will be the only New Jersey participant in a nationwide screening of Defining Hope, an important new documentary about people weighing what matters most at the fragile junctures in life — and the nurses who guide them. The documentary is coming to select theaters nationwide for one night only — Wednesday, November 1 — in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Valley will host the screening free of charge on that night at Ridgewood’s Bow Tie Cinemas Warner Quad movie theater at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Valley Palliative Care and Hospice experts.
UPDATE: Ridgewood Station: Center Platform Stairs Serving Pedestrian Tunnel Closed Temporarily for Repair Work – Beginning Tuesday, October 31, 2017
October 29,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Beginning on or about Tuesday, October 31 and continuing through Friday, November 10, 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.
Ridgewood NJ , If you enjoy the Movies in the Park, Ridgewood Guild’s Music Festival, Winterfest, Cash Mob, International Film Festival to name just a few- then we need you to support the Ridgewood Guild’s Fundraiser – Brunch, endless champagne, entertainment, movie trivia, prizes, etc.
Join the Ridgewood Guild for a wonderful Sunday morning while supporting The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival.
Reserve now!!
Ridgewood NJ, Making STEM fun and easy for kids ages 3-5 years! Build a boat and test to see if it floats or sinks using pennies as weights!
Enrichment classes at the Y are a wonderful way for your child to express themselves, develop new interests and have fun!
S.T.E.A.M.ING INTO S.T.E.M. (1): 3-5 YEARS
SUNDAYS, 1:15 PM
Your child will love exploring with us as we learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. Each week participants will tackle a new topic as the build, create, and explore.
CREATIVE COOKS: 6-10 YEARS
SUNDAYS, 1:15 PM
Learn to chop, mix, and create some healthy meals to share with your family.
Each week participants will create a new menu of food choices.
Ridgewood NJ according to Village Chief Finance Officer Bob Rooney the Walker Report will suggest Ridgewood needs an increase in parking fees and extend parking hours to cover the cost of a down payment for a parking garage on Hudson Street .
The Ridgewood parking utility , if you are a real old timer you may remember the meters were originally installed to provide funding for a garage back in the late 1960’s .
At Wednesdays Village Council meeting the council heard Village Chief Finance Officer Bob Rooney offer some cold hard facts regarding alternative revenue sources to offset the expected $11 million bond, including a $550,000 down payment, needed to cover garage construction costs.
Increased parking rates come as no surprise for most residents , because since 2007 the Village has conceded that in order to build a garage. The Village last raise rates in 2015 at the urging of the defunct FAC or Financial Advisory Committee . The previous administration led by Mayor Aronsohn had parking rate increases as one of the cardinal feature of building their, “Garagezilla”.
According to Rooney ,the parking utility will only break even this year do to the excessive use of the parkmobile app with takes a 30 percent transaction fee on all transactions , fortunately the contract is up early next year in February and the Village will be bidding out looking for a far more satisfactory deal. The current deal was negotiated by the previous Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld . Since May 2015 the village has paid parkmobile $143,000 in fees.
Assuming a cost of 11,000,000 for the garage ,the Village would need $550,000 as a down payment .
Rooney also suggested that a financial feasibility study being done by Walker Parking Consultants is expected to advise higher meter rates and longer hours. Without that, Rooney warned, an increase in the utility budget ie a tax increase would be needed to finance the garage downpayment.
The new new Walker study is expected to advise meter rates of $1 per hour between Broad and Walnut streets downtown, and 75 cents elsewhere. Parking is now free after 6 p.m., but the study is expected to suggests pushing that 8 or 9 p.m.
Rooney also added that a new parking Kiosk will be in operation shortly before thanksgiving witch can except credit cards and while there are trans action fees they are far less than parkmobile .
The law of diminishing returns suggest that the Village maybe quickly nearing a tipping point with parking fees , where higher parking fees will cut into demand for parking in the Central Business District . The Village maybe betting that increased space for commuters and spill over parking from the four new high density projects in the Village will fill the parking spaces , but that once again leaves the merchants with no net gain .
Halloween Haunted Harvest
Sat, October 28, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: at Memorial Park at Van Neste Squ., E. Ridgewood Ave., side streets and the park
Ridgewood’s Halloween Haunted Harvest
FREE to the public
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Memorial Park at Van Neset Square
1:00pm-4:00pm
weather permitting
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Haunted Harvest…
sponsored by… Ben & Jerry’s and Terrie O’Connor Realtors
Come and meet the “good witches”
Ben & Jerry’s is preparing a walk through the HAUNTED GRAVE YARD, a jump through the PUMPKIN PATCH or hide in the HAY MAZE along with arts & crafts and fun!
Terry O’Connor Realtors will lead the HALLOWEN PARADE for kids and puppies…wear your best costume to win a prize!
Join in on the Face Painting, Balloon Making and much more.
Make sure you get your map to go to the stores for a trick or teat…
Join us in Ridgewood for this Halloween fun…
while shopping and dining.
This event is FREE to the public…wear your costume to join the fun.
Lots of vendors will be in the parking having games, facepainting, tricks and treats.
Look for “Thriller” Flash Mob
by Art of Motion dancers.
Visit the following stores for treats-get your map at the park for fun…then more treats at the stores…
On E. Ridgewood Ave.
The GAP
Fox’s
Bookends
Femmebot
California Closets
Double Take Consignment
Pink Bungalow
Little Nest Portraits
Tito’s Burritos & Wings
Peachykeen
Lucky Brand
The Ridgewood Man
Duziana Bedding
Shoe Inn
Pangea Coins Jewelry
Shelly Glam
Oasis
Town & Country Pharmacy
Samba Bowl
GiGi’s Boutique
Eat Your Spinach
Beauty Plus Salon
Cottage Place
Savvy Chic Consignment
Ridgewood Karate Academy
South Broad Street
Alba
DPARZ
North Broad Street
Racefaster
Steel Wheel Tavern
Chestnut Street
Art of Motion
House of Glam
West Side of train Station
SMOKED Restaurant 2- Godwin Ave.
Carlo’s Bakery – 12 Wilseys Square
Ridgewood NJ, The Village’s Central Valet Parking Program kicked off on Friday evening, 10/27 at Van Neste Square. The service, modified since the plan was originally announced, will initially be available ONLY at Van Neste Square. Valeted vehicles will be parked in the Village’s Cottage Place Municipal Parking Lot.
Original plans called for use of parking areas on East Ridgewood Avenue near the train tracks and within the North Walnut Street …Municipal Parking Lot – those plans have been scrubbed, at least for now. A selected number of parking spaces at Van Neste Square and within the Cottage Place Municipal Parking Lot have been restricted for use by the valet parking service provider. There are currently no businesses participating in the valet parking “validation” process. It is hoped as the program gains in popularity, businesses will submit applications to participate. The valet parking service charge is believed to be $5.00.
The Central Valet service will be available for all shoppers and diners in Ridgewood’s Central Business District on Friday and Saturday nights, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and running through December 30th.
“ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY – MISCHIEF NIGHT AND HALLOWEEN – PARENT ADVISORY”
October 28,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department will be continuing our Zero Tolerance Policy this year during “Mischief Night” and Halloween (October 30th and 31st respectively). This policy is vital for the safety of our children and the protection of property. We are urging parents to take an active role in order for assist us in this endeavor.
Historically, our community had experienced significant property damage as well as mischievous and criminal behavior by unsupervised juveniles and young adults on these nights. We have also had problems with juveniles congregating in large groups in various areas of the Village. Parents and guardians should be aware of the activity that occurs when their children are unsupervised. Most property damage and criminal activity occurs when seemingly harmless behavior and pranks escalate out of control. Parents are asked to establish dialogue with their children about unacceptable behavior or, more importantly, not allow their children out without adult supervision. Parents must be cognizant of their children’s actions and behavior. Children leaving the home dressed in dark clothing and/or in possession of items such as eggs, shaving cream and other malicious items are traditionally a formula for trouble.
This year, we are recommending that all parents limit their children’s “mischief” to their own property. In the past, homes and moving vehicles have been the target of eggs, rocks and, in some instances, paintball guns. Toilet paper strewn across utility lines has created visibility hazards, which can easily lead to serious danger for the motoring public and our children.
The standards that we will be enforcing this year include:
A Zero Tolerance policy towards acts of Criminal Mischief, Trespassing and aggressive behavior. Anyone found defacing or damaging property will be transported to police headquarters and will face criminal charges.
Any children found with items that we believe pose a significant threat to persons or property will be transported to police headquarters and may face criminal charges. These items include eggs, spray paint, paintball guns, etc.
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle in violation of the law will be issued the appropriate motor vehicle summonses.
We will be confiscating all potentially destructive items, including toilet paper and shaving cream, from children who are wandering unsupervised on our streets. Names of all unsupervised juveniles will be recorded.
We will be supplementing the normal patrol force throughout both Mischief Night and Halloween with additional officers to prevent criminal mischief, criminal activity, and aggressive driving and to ensure the safety of our children. It is important for parents and the community to work in cooperation with the Ridgewood Police Department to deter criminal activity and make both Mischief Night and Halloween safe and enjoyable for all.
Ridgewood NJ, Well once again it is about Betsy the Sheep. Healthy Choice organic Mattress of Ridgewood, has been summoned to court on November 9th @4:30pm by the town of Ridgewood because they had Betsy on the sidewalk in front of our store. The town deems her unsafe. It’s not like she is running around or grazing. She is an icon. Help Save Our Sheep! Come into any Healthy Choice organic Mattress locations and sign their petition for the Ridgewood Mayor and Council to permit Betsy to adorn our store.
Healthy Choice Organic Mattress was founded with a mission to become a leader in the natural mattress business. They are a socially responsible company committed to offering the healthiest, most comfortable and highest quality mattresses on the market. They also believe that in order to be a truly successful business they must continually seek to improve the lives of our customers and employees, while always considering their impact on the local community and the world’s environment.
Their vast experience in the manufacturing of luxury mattresses has enabled us to design an exquisitely comfortable line of mattresses using only the highest quality natural materials.
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and to support the local economy, all Healthy Choice mattress are handcrafted in Connecticut. We have over 30 years of manufacturing experience and use only locally produced and American-made materials.
Healthy Choice organic Mattress of Ridgewood
14 Wilsey Sq
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood NJ, This film may be one of the most important you see this year. Please join us for a screening of “Warning: This Drug May Kill You” and a panel discussion about the opioid crisis at the Reel Voices Film Festival on Friday, November 3 @ 7pm. See the TRAILER:
Reel Voices Film Festival: “WARNING: This Drug May Kill You”
Ridgewood Public Library
Friday, Nov. 3, 7:00-9:00 pm
or call 201-670-5600.
“WARNING: This Drug May Kill You” (2017; US, TV-14; 1h)
An unflinching look at the devastating effects of opioid addiction in the U.S., profiling four families whose lives have been decimated by addictions that all began with legitimate prescriptions to dangerous painkillers. Through the personal and emotional stories of people on the front lines of this epidemic, the film sheds light on the struggles of ordinary people who were prescribed highly addictive opioid pain medications, which are often the gateway to a very similar opioid, heroin. ($5 per program; free for Middle and High School Students)
SPEAKERS
Perri Peltz: Director, Producer, Journalist
Gail Cole: Film Subject & Co-Founder, Hope and Healing After Addition
Sgt. Mark Panjwani: Drug Recogntion Expert; Paramedic, Beverly Police Dept, MA
Ridgewood NJ, Coach Jeff Yearing reports that the RHS Girls Soccer team has received the United Soccer Coaches High School Girls Team Academic Award (formerly the National Soccer Coaches Association of America — NSCAA). One of only six high schools out of 1,112 schools to have received the award since its inception in 1996, RHS has earned this recognition 18 times.
Ridgewood Nj, the Ridgewood Blog Will Be Undergoing Technical Upgrades of the next week or so , we are working on improving the speed and security of the site.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water will be performing system flushing which consists of the operation of fire hydrants at flow velocities sufficient to remove naturally occurring minerals that have precipitated out of the water and settled. This may temporarily discolor the water so we will be conducting this activity late at night to minimize the effect on consumers. There are no health concerns associated with the minerals that get stirred up, but residents are urged to avoid doing laundry while crews are working.
Ridgewood Water will notify residents using the Swiftreach calling system in advance of the work in their specific areas. Residents may register to receive these calls by clicking on the SwiftH2O link on the bottom of our website or by going to https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=89
To determine which flushing route you are in and when flushing in your area is scheduled for, or to see a video on the hydrant flushing process, go to an interactive map at https://rwh2o.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html…
