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Reader asks Will a portion of this garage be available to the builders so they can supplement their legal lack of parking by having Ridgewood residents pay to help them out?

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One thing the Council has never responded to: Will a portion of this garage be available to the builders so they can supplement their legal lack of parking by having Ridgewood residents pay to help them out? It “may’ be used by commuters who can’t find parking on the streets. The stores and restaurants in town will continue to have their employees park directly in front of their businesses. Paul will still have his reserved “no parking” space in front of his wall. Who do you actually expect to use this space? Probably not shoppers or diners. And what about the Sunday/other Mt. Carmel uses of the lot that will be covered by the garage? Are we going to be expected to “pay for parking” that was formally free? And, to add insult to injury, the parking meters’ rates will be increased and the hours extended. Who wants that? Unless you can at least force the town’s various commercial employees to use it, who else will?

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Reader says A very small minority think that only those that own shops or restaurants in this town have the expertise to judge what the actual parking needs are in this village

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how does posting at 7pm on a Saturday negate any of the points made above? Does one have to be in town every night to have an opinion on the parking needs of this town? It’s this type of response that makes the argument for a garage so painful. A very small minority think that only those that own shops or restaurants in this town have the expertise to judge what the actual parking needs are in this village. Transference…now that’s funny. I guess your over active social calendar, which allows you to be in town every night makes you the preeminent authority on the traffic and parking issues that we may or may not face. Given we’re going on the time stamps of posts now, should we assume that you were just back from bellying up to the bar at Park West, monitoring the traffic flow through the window as you lectured the other patrons on how much better this Village would be if we had a parking garage? Maybe ask how many of your drinking buddies would use that garage if they had to walk more then a block to and from, my guess would be that none of them would….

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Reader says The thinking behind building a large garage is “if you build it they will come”

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The thinking behind building a large garage is “if you build it they will come”. That’s the unbiased logic. There’s also the opportunistic logic of those who stand to financially gain from building a garage (e.g. the lawyers and the various parties who will be involved in the construction project). Then there’s the ultimate beneficiaries, the business owners (mostly restaurants) who believe that they will get more revenue as a result of increased customers). Even if there will be increased customers, which I highly doubt, then why should the Ridgewood taxpayers be on the hook for increasing these business owners net worth?
Parking in Ridgewood right now is no problem, other than Friday and Saturday evenings The dinner rush. Even then there’s enough parking. The folks who think there isn’t simply want to park within a block of their restaurant of choice. Do you honestly think that these same people are going to park their cars in a parking garage?
I ask again. Why am I paying tax dollars to improve the net worth of a select crowd of business owners?

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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY , MOUNT CARMEL SUNDAY EVENING MASS TIME CHANGE TO 4:30 PM

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February 4,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, just a reminder from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, today FEBRUARY 4, 2018 , ie  SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
there is a MASS TIME CHANGE. THE SUNDAY EVENING MASS (usually celebrated at 6:30pm) WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 4:30PM

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Ridgewood Library Presents African American Song from the Colonial Period to the Present

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February 4,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Before Super Bowl kickoff, stop by the Library this Sunday, Feb, 4 at 2pm, for a memorable journey of American history through the perspective of African American music, featuring Mack Brandon, a trio and violin.

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Ridgewood Recreation is offering the following special events during the February school break

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FEBRUARY WINTER SCHOOL RECESS OFFERINGS

February 4,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Recreation is pleased to offer the following special events during the February school break.

Here are the  details:

SCIENCE TELLERS – Tall Ships and Pirate Tales (geared for elementary students Grades K-5)
Set sail with us on a thrilling adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a deserted island. They must rescue their salty captain and find a way to construct a ship before all hope is lost. Fun audience participation with incredible science experiments.
Grades K-5, Friday, February 16th, 11:30 am, The Anne Zusy Youth Center, Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, $5 admission (adult supervision required)
ScienceTellers Tall Ships and Pirate Tales – details and registration form

WINTERFEST CELEBRATION WITH HEALTHBARN USA
Creative winter crafts, healthy cooking creations, and fun winter activities.
Grade K-5, Friday, February 16th, 9:30 am to 12 noon, at the Gatehouse, Irene Habernickel Family Park, Ridgewood, $30 (non-residents $40)
2018 WinterFest Celebration – details and registration form

PAINT IT! SLIME IT! WITH ABRAKADOODLE – a fun morning of creating messy creations, including SLIME, inspired by American artist Steven Kleindorfer known for using swooping patterns of vibrant colors and shapes.
Grades K-4, Tuesday, February 20th, 10 am to 12:30 pm, at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, $55 includes all materials (non-residents $65)
Paint It, Slime It – details and registration form

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Reader says the single defining issue of the election was not the garage – it was to get rid of the toxic trio of Albert-Paul-Gwenn

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the single defining issue of the election was not the garage – it was to get rid of the toxic trio of Albert-Paul-Gwenn. Even though they weren’t running, they had their minions running. And buckle your seatbelts, because “they” are working hard to get two new people in to do their bidding. Voigt is chomping at the bit to get some Aronsohn cronies on the dais with him. It could happen. They lost before, and they did not like it.

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Reader sugests annual “impact fees” for every unit above the usual permitted density

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Does The garage allows developers to count the parking spaces there as required parking for the new developments? Since we are screwed by former council approvals the only way to cover the added costs of these new units is to charge ongoing annual “impact fees” for every unit above the usual permitted density. If 50 units are built where 25 is the usual permissible then the additional should bee charged for each bedroom multiplied by the cost of annual student expenditure . So if It costs $20,000 per year per student in the BOE budget,, and a unit has 2 bedrooms,then an annual impact fee of $40,0000 plus assessed real estate taxes. So 25 extra units have 50 extra bedroom require $1,000,0000 annual fees to the village.

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Reader says the retail landscape is forever changed, by building a garage, we are not going to stop or slow the inevitable outcome

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How does anyone that has half a brain think that we as Village tax payers should pay for a parking garage in order to prop up the various trinket stores or shops in this town? Online shopping is not going away and will only get bigger. The argument that we need a garage to accommodate shoppers is absolutely incredible. If shop owners in this town think that slumping sales are due to lack of parking near their stores and not due to Amazon and other related online outlets, they are in denial. We all need to come to the realization that the retail landscape is forever changed, by building a garage, we are not going to stop or slow the inevitable outcome. If stores have to close, as unfortunate as that is, it’s reality….hopefully, fixed costs such as rent going down etc will help alleviate the pain of slower sales, but don’t be fooled…there is less foot traffic for retail and it’s only getting worse. I’ve sat here and read all the arguments for a garage, all claiming that no ones coming to Ridgewood to shop because of lack of parking….really? Are we that gullible to believe that? Less people are coming to this village because they can sit at home, go online and get whatever they order in a day or two…FACT.

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Reader Does Not Understand the Iconic Significance of the “Money Tree” at Graydon

Ridgewood's Iconic Sycamore Tree on the island at Graydon Pool is dying

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I watched this “show”.
The council seemed more focus on that dumb sycamore tree at Graydon that has no significance.
What an embarrassment watching the mayor talk about making available dainty bundles of twigs for those who miss the rotted tree.

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The most neglected Public facilities are the three Municipal Parking surface lots in Commercial center of RIDGEWOOD

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Reader says , the Town should be sued for neglect of the Three Municipal surface Parking lots dangerous conditions in the commercial center of town. The trip and fall lawsuits must be stacking up in dark winters.

Add in the adjoining Town Garage privately owned and basically abandoned and you have an absolute mess of a town. A fire and other known hazards are there too. Used for Utility truck staging as if we were Paterson…

THESE ARE THE Facts. People riding through town are amazed as to how far we have fallen,

Sorry but I was in Glen Rock This morning .It was in fair to good shape on most fronts .Parking Lots fair to well maintained and Safe.

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Tomorrow: Oil Painting Demonstration by Gregory Mortenson at the Ridgewood Art institute

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February 3,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The RAI 38th Annual Regional Open Juried Show will only be on view one more week. Showcasing over 100 gorgeous pieces in a variety of mediums, it would be a shame to not see this beautiful show. As the Grand Finale of this event, we will be hosting an Oil Painting Demonstration Sunday, Feb.4th at 2PM by Gregory Mortenson. Please don’t miss this unique opportunity to observe the creative process at work. This free event is worthwhile to both artists and art enthusiasts, alike. All are welcome.

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. Our two unique north lit studios as well as our 3 galleries are just a part of what RAI offers. We also sponsor events and workshops throughout the year, that are of interest to artists and art enthusiasts alike.
Why wait? Come see why RAI has become a treasured haven to so many, for more than 70 years.

Oil Painting Demonstration by Gregory Mortenson at the Ridgewood Art institute
Tomorrow at 2 PM – 4 PM
Ridgewood Art Institute
12 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

 

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Ridgewood High School Department of Fine and Applied Arts presents the third Maroon & White Music Recital and Art Exhibit

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February 3,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, On Thursday, February 8, the Ridgewood High School Department of Fine and Applied Arts will present the third Maroon & White Music Recital and Art Exhibit for the 2017-18 school year. The third of five such events for this year, the concert will be held in the newly renovated RHS Learning Commons beginning at 3:45PM, followed immediately by a reception and gallery opening in the Carroll Art Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Ridgewood Public Library Presents Kanopy streaming services

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February 3,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, if you are new to the Ridgewood Public Library Sign up at https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/music-movies–tv to start streaming some of the finest films available. RPL card holders can choose from classic American cinema, international films, documentaries, Great Courses videos, and more. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. What will you watch first?

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Reader says the Central Business District in Ridgewood Needs New Blood

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If we don’t get SOME form of parking garage, SOME housing on the vacant sites and help prop up the high street merchants you DO know what happens next, right? The main drag gets rezoned for mixed use, a la Bogota and Closter, and our commuter town (which it is, look at the town seal) has MORE rental units developed by OUTSIDERS and the usual mix of chain stores.. the combo of reasonable housing proposals and some form of business/commuter parking will give the town a boost. I think if the current housing proposals can be negotiated further, you get some desperately needed new blood in. And the tides lift everything up as well as down.