photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
June 12,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
the staff of the Ridgewood
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.
Read More: Move over, millennials: NJ businesses looking at undefined ‘Generation Z’ | https://nj1015.com/move-over-millennials-nj-businesses-looking-at-undefined-generation-z/?trackback=tsmclip
“However, we believe the actual reason is that grant money was used to construct the bike lane to nowhere and rules associated with the use of grant funds would require the Village to give the money used back if the project were removed.”
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At the time, we were told that (a wondrous) grant would pay for (most?) of the fabulous Bike Lane and it would be a win for everyone and that the grant money must be used for this purpose (traffic easing – aka stealth population control to force a socialist agenda driven by the master plan known as “Agenda 21” – look it up). It’s a big F U sugar coated in feel good language and yes, we are stuck with it.
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I think that ANY Garagzilla project needs to INCLUDE FUNDING to rip out the idiotic Bike Lane to nowhere AND INCLUDE FUNDS TO PAY BACK THE GRANT – otherwise no garage gets built.
file photos by Boyd Loving
June 9,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation will again weigh options on the Glenwood Road Rail Road Crossing at the Ho Ho Kus Train Station .
MEMORANDUM OF RECORD
Click Here for Memorandum of Record DOT Docket No. 06-2017CM; Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station Pedestrian Crossing DOT Docket No 1702016 CM
Click Here for Memorandum of Record DOT Docket No. 06-2017CM Warren Ave (Brookside Avenue)
Click Here for Memorandum of Record Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station Pedestrian Crossing
June 8,2017
By Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood NJ, Surprise, surprise, surprise – apparently, Ridgewood taxpayers were once again lied to by a Village official.
During Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session, Village Engineer Christoper Rutishauser told Council members that it would NOT be possible alter the current pavement/road conditions of Garber Square/Franklin Avenue approaching and underneath the NJ Transit train trestle to permit two (2) lanes of traffic to flow freely in both directions (again).
Many of us remember when former Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld promised that if things didn’t work out with the bike lane to nowhere, we could “go back to what we had before.” Well, that ain’t happening folks.
Rutishauser told Council members that the size of NJ Transit’s buses (a required turning radius) is what’s preventing a return to sanity. However, we believe the actual reason is that grant money was used to construct the bike lane to nowhere and rules associated with the use of grant funds would require the Village to give the money used back if the project were removed. So, we’ve been lied to twice? Wow.
June 8th 2017
by Boyd Loving
Ridgewood NJ, Lower level bathroom facilities at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, will be accessible from 6:30 AM through 10:00 PM daily during Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons as per Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander. This is the same schedule applicable to bathroom facilities on Vets Field.
Taxpayers had previously been informed that renovations to The Stable were required due to the need for new bathroom facilities. But more than 1 year after the renovations were completed, the new bathrooms were still not made accessible from the lower level’s outer door. Blame had been cast to the Village’s Network IT administrator, who reportedly failed to install the software and hardware necessary to automatically open & lock the outer door on a scheduled basis. All seems to be in order now, thankfully.
