photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
June 13,2017
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Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Sean Amoruso responded to a Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood nursery school on Monday morning, 06/12, to investigate and retrieve what is believed to be a shell casing that was found by a nursery school staff member on their property. The item was successfully retrieved by Officer Amoruso and taken to Ridgewood PD Headquarters for examination.
June 13,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, There was much ADO about the Pride Flag in Ridgewood. Some naysayers chose to loudly and nastily vilify members of the Ridgewood Village Council. One Village Council member managed to get The Record to write a somewhat-inaccurate account of the Ridgewood Pride Flag discussions and actions. Some residents got into online and in-person arguments with each other. The CRAB (Community Relations Advisory Board) got into the thick of it with commentary and not-so-veiled accusations about the Ridgewood response to their request to fly the flag. Somehow in all of this Glen Rock was held up as the more inclusive, welcoming, agreeable Village Government and community.
Take a look at the Pride Flags displayed in Glen Rock and Ridgewood. This is what you will see:
1. The Ridgewood flag is larger than the Glen Rock Flag.
2. The Ridgewood flag is displayed at eye level while the Glen Rock flag is way up high (you have to really look to see it).
3. The Ridgewood flag is displayed in a very central location where there is a ton of pedestrian traffic, outdoor cafes, parking on the street, and in general many people coming and going all day and evening, seven days a week. The Glen Rock Flag is by a field on a very busy street where it can only be seen as you either whiz by (and you would have to take your eyes off the road if you are driving) or if you happen to be at a game being played at that field. There are no stores, no restaurants, no businesses of any kind on that stretch of road, and no parking on the street where the Glen Rock flag is.
4. The Ridgewood Village Hall has two flags on display – the American Flag and the MIA-POW flag. The Glen Rock Village Hall has numerous flags on display, maybe six or eight different varieties. So while Ridgewood did not wish to display this flag at their Village Hall, stating that no other flags traditionally fly there, Glen Rock has a whole menu of flags but opted not to put the Pride Flag among them.
5. The Ridgewood Pride Flag is displayed proudly and prominently. The Glen Rock Pride Flag is out of the way and hard to find.
It is disgusting that some members of our Ridgewood Village government were wrongly accused of bigoted behavior and attitudes while their counterparts in Glen Rock were held up as paragons of inclusiveness. The truth is, Ridgewood’s Pride display is, well, much more PROUD than that of Glen Rock. Go Ridgewood!!!
photos by Anne Loving
June 12,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Graydon Pool summer season opened Saturday, June 3rd! It’s hot out and right in your own back yard is tree lined Graydon Pool . No waiting in traffic, no sharks, jellyfish ,e.coli, parking or beach access issues .
You will be able to purchase a day pass or a season pass by credit card, cash or check. Details are on the Graydon Pool website.
AMENITIES at Graydon Pool : Accessibile ramp for entry into the pool, Spray fountains, Adirondack chairs & Shade systems; Volleyball & Basketball Courts; Recreational Games of Shuffle Board, Four Square, Hop Scotch and Ping-Pong; Picnic Tables and Charcoal Grills; Shaded Playground and Sitting areas for Parents with young ones; The Water’s Edge Cafe – Open daily Noon to 7PM.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS: Instructiojnal Swim/Fitness for children and adults; Competitive Graydon Swim Team , ages 8 – 17; Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Yoga, Kayaking Introduction; Storytime Under the Pavilion; Movies on the Beach; Live Concerts Monthly.
COME ENJOY THE FUN!
June 12,2017
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Ridgewoood NJ, in June eight RHS students received the Maroon Award at a breakfast ceremony. The eight award recipients for 2017 are Maria Aono, Ireland Horan, Jack Simpson, Hannah Rigdon, Kavita Patel, Ana McDade, Grace DiModugno and Jean Horton.
Students are nominated for this award by teachers who know them best and observe the little things that they do every day to help out the school community or their fellow students. The Maroon Award was created to recognize students who do the little things right when no one is looking and help make RHS a better place.
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
June 12,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, An overhead garage door was heavily damaged on Saturday evening, 06/10, after being struck by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance backing up into the Ridgewood Emergency Services Headquarters at 33 Douglas Place, Ridgewood. It is unknown how much, if any, damage was sustained by the ambulance itself.
June 12,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, from the Village of Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen , Important link to information regarding modifications to Glenwood Rd (“S” Road – Glenwood Hill – HoHoKus Train crossing) traffic and pedestrian flow: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/…/1440-glenwood-road-rr-crossing…
Currently the Village is hopeful to have the road remain open to one-way traffic with continued restrictions to vehicle size/weight. This remains a jurisdictional matter and Village efforts have been to avoid complete closure of this important connecting roadway. Importantly, as noted, “meritorious” objections received will warrant submission to the DOT’s Exception Committee to determine further action. Questions and/or objections concerning this matter should be directed to [email protected]. I would suggest copying on correspondence the following individuals: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. Communications may also include support for the one-way compromise /solution.
As stated in DOT correspondence, Ridgewood will be required to adopt an ordinance to legally change Glenwood Road traffic to one-way; Village ordinances are subject to proper public notice and a public hearing. The ordinance introduction and public hearing will be added to a future Village Council agenda. To receive Village Council agendas and updates simply email [email protected] and note “register” in the subject line.
Kindly share this information with concerned residents, friends and neighbors.
Ridgewood Chamber Golf Outing – August 7
Golf Outing Schedule
Registration 10 – 11am
BBQ Luncheon on the patio 11am – 12:15pm
Putting Practice/Contest 11am – 12:30pm
Shot Gun Golf Start 12:30pm
Buffet Dinner/Awards 5 – 7:30pm
For additional info call 201-445-2600
or email [email protected]
June 11,2017
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Invites the Community to a Movie Night on July 15: Come and enjoy The LEGO Movie on a VERY big screen! The movie will start at 9:00 PM. If the weather permits it will be shown on the front lawn. In the event of rain the movie, will be held in the gym. This is open to the community, so be sure to invite your friends and family! The church is located at 155 Linwood Ave., Ridgewood.
…Air quality alert is in effect from 10 AM Sunday until 10 PM
Sunday…
…Air quality alert is in effect from 10 AM Monday until 10 PM Monday…
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality action day for the following counties…
Eastern Bergen…Eastern Essex…Eastern Passaic…Eastern Union…Hudson…Western Bergen…Western Essex…Western Passaic…Western Union.
An Ozone Action Day has been declared! Ozone is forecast to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category across New Jersey due to hot and humid conditions with adequate sunshine. Sensitive individuals including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours.
The Graydon Pool summer season opened Saturday, June 3rd! You will be able to purchase a day pass or a season pass by credit card, cash or check. Details are on the Graydon Pool website.
AMENITIES at Graydon Pool : Accessibile ramp for entry into the pool, Spray fountains, Adirondack chairs & Shade systems; Volleyball & Basketball Courts; Recreational Games of Shuffle Board, Four Square, Hop Scotch and Ping-Pong; Picnic Tables and Charcoal Grills; Shaded Playground and Sitting areas for Parents with young ones; The Water’s Edge Cafe – Open daily Noon to 7PM.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS: Instructiojnal Swim/Fitness for children and adults; Competitive Graydon Swim Team , ages 8 – 17; Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Yoga, Kayaking Introduction; Storytime Under the Pavilion; Movies on the Beach; Live Concerts Monthly.
COME ENJOY THE FUN!
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
June 11,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Three (3) Ridgewood PD uniformed patrol officers responded to investigate a reported assault that took place in the rear of a Franklin Avenue restaurant late Saturday afternoon, 06/10. An adult male restaurant worked alleged that workers at a nearby auto repair shop threw water or water bottles at him for an unknown reason. No one was taken into custody at the scene of the alleged attack, however, a “simple assault” report was filed by a responding officer.
June 10,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Former Speaker of the House & New York Times Bestselling Author, NEWT GINGRICH, will sign his new book: Understanding Trump ($27.00).
*Each person attending must purchase a copy of the book*
*Books must be purchased from Bookends Bookstore*
Tuesday June 13th at 7 PM – 8 PM
Bookends Bookstore
211 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
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
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild has release the schedule for their 7th season of Movies in the Park! This is a free program that takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square every other Wednesday during the months of June, July & August! The movie begins when the sun goes down (approximately 9pm in June & July, and 8:45pm in August). If the weather doesn’t look good, please be sure to check our Facebook page, and come back here to our website to see the scheduled rain date!
Bring a blanket and/or chair, and enjoy a movie under the stars!
June 14 – A Place in the Sun
June 28 – Singin’ in the Rain
July 12 – Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
July 26 – Bye, Bye, Birdie*
August 9 – Moonstruck (30th Anniversary)
August 23 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
June 10,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Baseball Softball Association Championship Saturday schedule for Baseball and Softball Teams – June 10th.
Ridgewood NJ, In advance of the upcoming Amtrak track work at Penn Station New York (PSNY) during July and August, NJ TRANSIT has published new weekday rail schedules to assist customers in navigating the service changes and making their travel plans.
Printable versions of the timetables can be found at a new dedicated information portal at njtransit.com/theupdate after 12 p.m. June 9, 2017. Weekend service will not be impacted.
To accommodate Amtrak’s track repairs in July and August at PSNY, NJ TRANSIT must implement service changes weekdays only between Monday, July 10th and Friday, September 1st.
NJ TRANSIT is strongly advising customers on all modes of transportation to remain aware of the status of the system by signing up for My Transit alerts, monitoring Twitter (@NJTRANSIT) and the website njtransit.com/theupdate.
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., NY Waterway Ferry will operate special service from Hoboken Terminal to W. 39th St. in Midtown Manhattan every 15 minutes. This special service will also operate in the afternoon peak hours between 4:00 p.m. (W. 39th St. Manhattan) and 8:00 p.m. All of these trips will accept NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes to/from Hoboken.
file photo RHS
By Dino Flammia June 8, 2017 2:23 AM
Centennials. iGen. The Founders.
Any name you choose, the generation following millennials remains a mystery to those who will end up being their bosses.
But the oldest segment of Generation Z — somewhere in the age range of 17 to 21 years old — is hitting the workforce in the fashion of full-time employment and internships. Businesses and trend followers hope to get a better feel for what they’re all about.
“We don’t fully know their generational essence,” said James Hughes, an economist and demographer at Rutgers University. “We don’t have a good handle on them yet because we don’t have much experience dealing with them.”
Hughes said the post-millennial generation has been examined in several marketing studies, but they have not been the subject of true academic research.
“You can say they’re a connected generation. More than any other generation, their smartphone is their tie to everything else. They’re certainly technologically savvy, even more so than millennials,” Hughes said.
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