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Posted on November 1, 2017January 21, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Tonight Village Council Public Workshop!

Village Council Public Workshop

THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA NOVEMBER 1, 2017 7:30 P.M.

7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
Presentation
1. Zoning Business District – Brigette Bogart, Village Planner
2. Valley Hospital Litigation Settlement
Discussion
1. Ridgewood Water
  1. Award Contract for Professional Design Services – Ames Tank Rehabilitation
2. Parking
  1. Draft RFP for Hudson Street Parking Garage
3. Budget
  1. 2017 Budget Transfers
  2. Cancellation of Public Assistance Trust Funds
  3. Cancellation of Current Fund Budget Appropriation
  4. Washington Township Inter-Local Fleet Services
  5. Purchase of Emergency Generator – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
  6. Award Contract – Graydon Pool Repair of Chlorination System
  7. Removal of Portion of Bike Path – Garber Squar
4. Policy
  1. Approve Stop Sign at Cliff Street at First Street
  2. Approve Stop Sign at Cantrell and West End Avenue
  3. Decorations and Other Items Outside of Businesses in the Central Business District
  4. Ordinance for Certain Illuminated Signs
5. Operations
  1. Proposed Encroachment Agreement – 115 Monte Vista
  2. Dedicated Tree Resolution
  3. Major Soil Permit – Dayton – South Broad Street
  4. Approve Community Development Block Grant Application for Housing Specialist – West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Review of November 8, 2017 Public Meeting Agenda
Manager’s Report
Council Reports
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
Resolution to go into Closed Session
Closed Session
1. Legal – Funding of Improvement Project in Central Business District
2. Contract Negotiations – Property Acquisition-GreenAcres
Adjournment

Posted on November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

The Valley Hospital Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety in Fall 2017

November 1,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is proud to have been recognized with an “A” grade in patient safety for the 11th time. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which rate how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries, infections and accidents within the hospital, were announced today by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Valley was one of 832 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.

“We are pleased and proud to once again receive an ‘A’ for patient safety,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System. “This top grade is a reflection and a result of our longstanding focus on and commitment to patient safety and quality care.”

“It takes consistent, unwavering dedication to patients to achieve the highest standards of patient safety. An ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the clinicians, board, management and staff of Valley for showing the country what it means to put patient safety first.”

Developed under the guidance of a Blue Ribbon National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

Posted on November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by James — 7 Comments

Reader asks How is it that Glen Rock has free on-street parking and free parking for 3 hours in the shoppers’ parking lot, while Ridgewood now wants to increase the price of parking yet again?

How is it that Glen Rock has free on-street parking and free parking for 3 hours in the shoppers’ parking lot, while Ridgewood now wants to increase the price of parking yet again? Ridgewood charges for parking, and it has a bigger parking problem than does Glen Rock, even though construction has limited parking in their shoppers’ lot.
Is the Village Ridgewood guilty of charging what they think the market will bear rather than what is reasonable and normal?
This long time Ridgewood resident now utilizes Ridgewood’s CBD less than ever before, and upcoming changes will only limit my use of the CBD even more.
Based on posts here and conversations with friends and neighbors, my family and I am not alone in this trend.

Posted on November 1, 2017January 21, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Reader says Just wait for your Tax bills to go up if Murphy is successful in Purchasing the governor office

Our taxes,are,less,than Glen Rock and Ramsey . And the original poster never checked westchester or summit for accuracy….they are a lot higher. It’s the whole state of nj . Even shitty towns have high taxes. Police unions, teachers unions, and inner cities that drain the state treasury to fund the abbot schools in all the shithole cities. That’s what you get for allowing democrats to run things in Trenton (who are owned by the unions). Just wait for your bills to go up if Murphy is successful in Purchasing the governor office

Posted on November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

RHS Marching Band Recieves the 2017 Esprit de Corps Award, given by the United States Marine Corps

Ridgewood HS Marching Band Places Second Place At NJ State Championships

November 1,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, October 28, the RHS Marching Band competed at the USBands NJ State Championships at Rutgers University. The band was awarded second place in group 5A with a score of 90.9375. The band was also awarded the 2017 Esprit de Corps Award, which is given by the United States Marine Corps to the band that best demonstrates pride, professionalism, and patriotism. The RHSMB will conclude their competitive season in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at J. Birney Crum Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, hoping to take the crown at USBands National Championships.

Posted on November 1, 2017October 31, 2017 by James — 5 Comments

Are Further Water Restrictions Coming to Ridgewood?

November 1st 2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water begins to prepare residents for further water usage cuts . On there Facebook page they posted, “a fun reminder to help conserve water? Ridgewood Water has 5-Minute Shower Timers available to customers at our office located in Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. ”

First they restricted watering :Stage II restrictions (2 days per week irrigation) were imposed in June 2016 and are still in effect in Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Without these restrictions, the use of drinking water for irrigation will continue increasing toward levels that are unsustainable regardless of drought conditions. To reverse this trend, an ordinance was approved by the Village Council on April 12, 2017 to amend the provisions governing Watering and Water Emergencies in the Village of Ridgewood Code. Changes include:

Making 2 days per week irrigation permanent year round,
Restricting irrigation hours to limit losses to evaporation,
Restricting irrigation using private wells to 2 days a week,
Adding new exemptions, including drip irrigation and smart controllers.

With four major high density housing projects going up in the Central Business District is Ridgewood Water getting the Village ready for further water restrictions?

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

UPDATE: Due to Sunday’s storm, the RHS Bands Poinsettia and Amaryllis sale was rescheduled to this Sunday, November 5, from 12- 4:30 p.m.

October 31,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE: Due to Sunday’s storm, the RHS Bands Poinsettia and Amaryllis sale was rescheduled to this Sunday, November 5, from 12- 4:30 p.m.

Students will be selling door to door on 10/29/17 with a delivery December 2 – 5
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

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by James — 1 Comment

Reader complained about these and other sidewalk barriers several years ago at a Ridgewood council meeting

I complained about these and other barriers several years ago at a council meeting. Several sets of them are fastened to the sidewalks in violation of the ordinance allowing them. In my opinion the ordinance should be rewritten to require them to be similar to the ones in front of the Tappas restaurant by Wilsey Square, a light metal frame with cloth filler and that they be removed in winter when the outdoor seating isn’t available. The restaurant , Steel Wheels, at the train station also has barriers blocking the sidewalks aimed at pedestrians. That setup makes me feel like I am trespassing although I am on public property. I understand the rationale of allowing outdoor seating and don’t disagree with the concept but I feel it’s current application interferes too much with the publics ability to walk around the business district.

Here are some examples of the situation: https://www.flickr.com/photos/7495264@N02/albums/72157688598810954/with/37333160824/

Please note that the area in front of “It’s Greek to Me” appears to be a no parking area as shown by the yellow line so although I don’t like those barriers, I think singling them out is more about the owners politics. The ones on West Ridgewood Ave. by the pizza/Italian restaurant are basically the same. Also note the white latticework barriers are screwed down to the sidewalk, which is specifically prohibited.

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by James — 18 Comments

Reader says Ridgewood taxes are too high, no water, poor roads, normal school ratings, commute to NYC requires changing trains, fighting for parking, or long bus rides

We should all get our heads out of the sand. The state of New Jersey (and others) are in a dire financial situation due to unfunded pensions, ridiculous Union costs including health care, and obnoxious teacher contracts including pensions. Ridgewood is the poster for this behavior. The police, fire, and teacher contracts are just unsustainable no matter how good we think the services are. Why else would the mayor get all her kids on the town payroll and pensions if they were not well paid with life benefits ?

Ridgewood is not as desirable as we all hope. Our property values have eroded with no real appreciation (why we can appeal tax assetment every year). Selling a house in Ridgewood is no longer a easy task, taxes are too high, no water, poor roads, normal school ratings, commute to NYC requires changing trains, fighting for parking, or long bus rides (Summit, Short Hills etc have no change). If you ask in NYC where young people are looking to move it is Westchester, southern/central NJ, and Nassau County. The house we purchased 15 years ago and fully updated is worth less now then what we initially paid for it.

Taxes for a similar house (sq foot and cost) in those areas (1 hour commute to NYC) are 30-50% less then Ridgewood with similar rated schools, fire and police protection, less village “rules” and the simple ability to water your lawn or wash your car.

The population numbers posted by 3:42 negate that the high earners are leaving at a increasing pace. Think about why someone would pay a state tax of 7-11% when they can move less then 100 miles away and pay 0-3 %. Retires or high earners are mobile, there is little reason to pay NJ/Ridgewood much longer

Posted on October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment – October 31, 2017 Meeting Cancelled

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AMENDMENT TO MEETING SCHEDULE

CANCELLED: OCTOBER 31, 2017

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act,” please be advised that the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT public meeting for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017 in the VILLAGE HALL COURT ROOM, 4th Floor, 131 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ beginning at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

The next regular meeting will be held on November 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Courtroom, 4th Floor, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ.

All meetings of the Ridgewood Board of Adjustment (i.e., official public meetings, work session meetings, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.

Posted on October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 by James — 4 Comments

Resurfacing of Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood to Begin November 1st

file photo by Ridgewood PD

Resurfacing of Franklin Turnpike

October 31,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Please be advised, Bergen County’s contractor, Della Pello Paving, Inc., will be milling and paving Franklin Turnpike from Racetrack Road to East Glen Avenue.
Work is scheduled to start at 7:00 am on Wednesday November 1, 2017 with milling. Paving will start Thursday November 2, 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in one day, weather permitting. The project will utilize Village Traffic Control Officers.

Posted on October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 by James — 7 Comments

Reader says Paul Vagianos (HE) Feels “HE” is above the LAW

Paul Vagianos (D) A Democrat running mate for State Assemble in the 40th District that’s who Paul is refereed to in the article….

So this is the type of candidate that wants to run local Government, A individual who can not follow Building dept, Codes, Village Zoning/Planing Codes, Village Ordinances and State laws of set back. HE Feels “HE” is above the LAW.
This is Who has a Mayor and Counsel scared of him! Because of POWER! What about the residence and other Proprietors that are in the Village, they have to follow Zoning/Planing and local building codes! State and county ordinances and set back laws.
I just spoke with the Building inspector Carlos this morning and he stated there was never a permit issued for this wall or nor was there ever any inspections and refereed me to the Zoning/Planing office. I spoke to a nice women who answered the phone, I had asked for the Zoning officer but she stated she could help me she was very knowledgeable about the whole chain of events of this wall. It was a wood wall prior and they removed the wood and built what is there today not sure as to the date, No prior approvals and the Owner was sued by the Village of Ridgewood. They eventually applied to the Planing/Zoning board and was passed by the board (quote from Women in Planing/Zoning dept., I don’t quite know how that was approved).
So there have never been any required permits or inspections and they were never asked to remove the wall. Why is this!
If someone were to be hurt by the wall coming down or a car were to hit it I SEE A MAJOR LAWSUIT HERE, an unsafe non permitted structure!

You be the JUDGE……I see unfair politics at its worst,,,,people afraid of people with power.

Posted on October 30, 2017June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Historical Society : OLD PARAMUS CHURCH TOUR

Come out and visit us on Halloween Day from 11am to 1pm!

October 30,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Join a special OLD PARAMUS CHURCH TOUR as part of the village-wide Walktoberfest walking tours this month. Dacey Latham, of the Ridgewood Historical Society, will lead you through the Schoolhouse Museum, Old Paramus Reformed Church & cemetery and Valleau Cemetery (way before the sun sets!).
Sign up and learn more about this tour and others at RidgewoodWalks.com

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by James — 3 Comments

Tony Award winner Tom Smedes will be giving and Artist Talk at the Ridgewood High School Little Theatre

Tony Award winner Tom Smedes ,giving and Artist Talk , RHS Little Theatre

October 30,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Free and open to the public! Tony Award winner Tom Smedes will be giving and Artist Talk on Thursday, November 16 in the RHS Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Tom Smedes is currently producing the new musical THE BANDSTAND directed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler and written by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor, which made its regional debut at the Paper Mill Playhouse and will transfer to Broadway in the 2016-2017 season.

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Halloween at the Ridgewood Y

halloween at the y
Tue, October 31, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Please join us on Tuesday, October 31 to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment at the Y! Parents must accompany their children.

• Two trick or treat sessions will be offered to accommodate toddlers and school age youth.

• Trick or Treat from 11:30 am till 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm till 4:30 pm.
PLUS
• Vote for the most creatively decorated staff member’s office door!
• Join us for arts and crafts and a Halloween themed science project in the building’s lobby from 12:30 till 3:30 pm.
• Peanut-free event
• Open to the public, bring your friends and neighbors

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