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How Quickly They Forget – Contentious Chapters of Village of Ridgewood Code Not Yet Revised

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If we recall correctly, it was said in November that revising these chapters of the Village Code would be the new (“normal”) Council’s first order of business.  What happened?

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All Members of the Ridgewood Village Council Have agreed not use their Phones During Meetings Except In the Case of an “emergency” or if a “calculator is Required.”

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Ridgewood NJ, in April of 2013, the Village Council unanimously adopted Resolution 13-87, “Village Council Meetings and Communications Protocol.”  This document, which was developed by the council with the very best of intentions, is a list of “dos and don’ts” for the five elected council members to follow when discussing, investigating, or preparing for deliberation of municipal business.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 11, 2023 8:00 P.M. Ridgewood Water, Hybrid Meetings

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Boycotts Threatened over the Disrespectful Treatment Gold Star Families and the American Legion Post #53

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Ridgewood Nj, boycotts threatened over the disrespectful treatment Gold Star Families and the American Legion Post #53 by the Village Council.

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American Legion Post 53 Gold Star Monument Dropped from the Village Council Agenda

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Ridgewood NJ, Bravo, Ridgewood residents and local Veterans were out in force bashing the Village Council and particular two council members over their disgraceful behavior at the December 7th council meeting towards the proposed very generous gold star memorial donation by the  American Legion Post 53. More than about time.

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November 8th is Election Day, polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, November 8th is Election Day, polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – General Election for various Federal, State, County, and local offices, including Village Council.

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Ridgewood Councilwoman Lorraine Reynolds Endorses Susan Knudsen and Jim Van Goor

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This is for my Ridgewood friends. We vote for 2 council people on Tuesday, November 8th.
This election season reminds me of the election of 2012. People were blissfully unaware of what was to come. Residents were fooled by smooth talking candidates with lots of promises, and a hidden agenda. Ridgewood paid the price with years of fighting the overdevelopment applications that ensued.
Let’s prevent a repeat of that by re-electing Susan Knudsen, and electing James Van Goor.
I believe in actions, & that’s how I am voting.

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Ridgewood Political Sign Stealers Could Face Six Months in Jail and $1000 Fine

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Ridgewood NJ, (So-called adult) supporters of the opposition continue to steal Knudsen and Van Goor lawn signs from their fellow Ridgewood residents’ property.

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Ridgewood Citizens for Reasonable Development, RCRD, enthusiastically endorses Susan KNUDSEN and James VAN GOOR for Village Council

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Mayor Knudsen has worked with RCRD and our 1000’s of supporters for many years. She is incredibly knowledgeable and in her very real actions and votes has been a staunch advocate for “truly” reasonable development, while successfully guiding our Village through Covid.  As a Planning Board member, former RW Fire Chief, JIM VAN GOOR has shown a proven track record supporting reasonable development.  These are the quality of dedicated, reliable civil advocates – with real voting track records that we need running our town.

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The Real Story on the Defunding of the Per Diem Ridgewood EMT Program

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Ridgewood NJ, recently there has been a renewed push of disinformation as to the defunding of the Per Diem EMT Program . To set the matter straight the Ridgewood is re-posting the May 10, 2021 article recounting all the FACTS in detail . For the record this blog has always been a big fan of the volunteer EMT’s in the Village of Ridgewood , but certain agenda pushing residents have tried to use this event to further their own aims ,distort the public record and hurt Ridgewood Emergency Services Reputation.

Unfortunately  candidates  Winograd and Weitz driven by special interests have opted to engage in a disinformation campaign in an attempt to misinform voters .

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Reader Comment’s of Mayors Debate Win , Blatant Lies and False Claims by Opponents and Inept LWV Moderators

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Ridgewood NJ after a log commenter called the Mayors performance at the candidates Night Debate  , “horrible, shrieking mess. I will never vote for Knudsen. I did, twice, but never again. She has disintegrated in the last year.” Another reader defended the Mayor:

“It would have been hard not to feel combative when your work of nearly a decade was being attacked with blatant lies and false claims while a sea of planted supporters of your opponents glared at you, laughed at you, and yes, openly booed. Horrible.”

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The Mayor Wins Candidates’ Night Hands Down and Proved She is Uniquely Qualified for the Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, the League of Women Voters Ridgewood Village Council Candidates’ Night went about as expected , the questions crafted were clearly meant to promote the agenda driven pet projects and special interests of Winograd and Weitz and their sponsors , no surprise there .  Weitz showed his total lack of knowledge of  the village by repeating well crafted pre written answers that often had nothing to do with the questions and making bold pronouncements to appease his handlers . Weitz came off having no clue and no experience and at one point actually promoted the idea that people who play pickleball are too feeble to make the Village Council meetings person?

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The League of Women Voters Sponsors a Ridgewood Village Council Candidates’ Night

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Ridgewood NJ, October 19th – 7:00 p.m. – Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room – The League of Women Voters sponsors a Candidates’ Night for Candidates for Village Council – Come and listen to the candidates for Village Council answer questions posed by the League of Women Voters.  This will be broadcast on FiOS Channel 34, and on YouTube.

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