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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA September 1, 2021 7:30 P.M.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

September 1, 2021

7:30 P.M.

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Paul Vagianos Controversial Owner of “It’s Greek to Me” Running for Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Paul Vagianos the controversial owner of “It’s Greek to Me” is throwing his hat in the ring for a run at the Village Council slot left open by the sudden departure of Bernie Walsh .

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Village Council Special Public Meeting Monday, August 16, 2021, 5:30PM – 7:30PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the purpose of this Special Public Meeting will be for the Village Council to consider a resolution for adoption to go into Closed Session for Personnel Matters, to include interviews for Boards and Committees, as well as “other allowable items” as may be necessary.

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Nominating Petitions for Council Seat Must be Filed in the Office of the Village Clerk before 4:00 P.M. on Monday, August 30, 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the resignation of Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, her unexpired 3-year term will be voted on at the November 2, 2021 General Election.  Candidate petitions are available in the Village Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   A minimum of 197 valid Nominating Petitions must be filed to secure a place on the ballot.  Each Petition must be signed by one registered voter of the Village of Ridgewood at the time the voter signs, and each voter may only sign one petition. Petitions must be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk before 4:00 P.M. on Monday, August 30, 2021. 

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Village Council ,Village of Ridgewood : The deadline for filing a nominating petition for the special election is August 30.

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Ridgewood NJ, The deadline for filing a nominating petition for the special election is August 30:

New Jersey Statutes 40A:16-5. Filling vacancies in municipalities holding general elections

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Ridgewood Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh Resigns

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Ridgewood NJ, Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh resigned at last nights Village Council meeting effective immediately. Ms. Walsh says she is moving out of state . Bernie has been a part of Ridgewood politics for a long time and this was her third term on the council  and she had less than two years into it.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 11, 2021  8:00 P.M.

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20210811 – Village Council Regular Public Meeting Agenda

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AUGUST 11, 2021
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Village Council Fails to Follow CDC Recommendation Regarding Mask Wearing

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Despite a recent recommendation by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that all people in Bergen County, including those fully vaccinated, wear face coverings/masks indoors, in public places, no members of the Ridgewood Village Council, nor anyone else on the dais, were observed wearing face coverings/ masks during their Public Work Session, held on Wednesday, August 4.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

July 12, 2021

7:30 P.M.

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

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Why was option of Making a Public Comment via Telephone or Zoom Completely Eliminated the Moment the Village Council meetings went “in-person.” ?

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I am delighted that Village Council meetings are now being held live, and that those who wish to attend in-person can now do so.

However, as I expressed in a letter to members of the Village Council on this matter, I fail to understand why the option of making a public comment via telephone or Zoom was completely eliminated the moment the meetings went “in-person.”

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The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood has a huge selection of fine cigars for Fathers day

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Ridgewood Nj, the Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood has a huge selection of fine cigars for Fathers day .There is also a Camacho In-Store Promotion going on now.

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The Village Should Contemplate Naming Rights for the Hudson Garage in Order to Close Financing Gap

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Ridgewood NJ, after years of debate the Village of Ridgewood erected a parking garage on Hudson Street  .While critics argued the numbers just didn’t add up , merchants and commuters rejoiced. Parking rates were increased to close the funding gap and kiosks were added to better maximize parking revenue .

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No protective fencing for Hudson Street Parking Garage

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Ridgewood NJ, Citing their need to preserve the appearance and structural integrity of a “magnificently beautiful structure,” Village Council members have opted not to install protective fencing of any kind at the Hudson Street Parking Garage.

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