April 26,2016
Ridgewood NJ, “someone was sleeping while your taxes were going up!”Looks like Village Council Candidate Janice Willet snoozed her way through every single one of the Valley whispering woods hearings. Literally every meeting. We only bothered to photo the one. I assure you meeting I almost covered her with a blanket. Sometimes, nothing could wake her, other times she just dozed.
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MLS # 1602447 80 Pershing Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Maribeth Germinario, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1615953 667 Ellington Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Jeana Cowie, Broker Associate RE/MAX Real Estate Limited
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MLS # 1615770 22 Daniel Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Twnhs Irene Palatucci, Sales Associate Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1615319 212 California St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Lisa Sammataro, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1615591 272 S Irving St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Henna Abbassi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Hillsdale
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MLS # 1613689 300 Van Emburgh Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Glenn Hefferan, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1612279 290 Lakeview Dr, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Peggy Jung, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1612707 355 Walthery Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Jane Ferlanti, Broker Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614822 240 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, B/L David Snyde, Sales Associate DRI Real Estate Co.
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MLS # 1614224 114 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Eileen Krenn, Sales Associate RE/MAX Elite Associates
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MLS # 1615972 411 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1616293 175 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Stacey S. Hermann, Sales Associate Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1615725 333 Libby Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col James P. Waddell, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ringwood
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MLS # 1604193 729 Mary Ann Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Carolyn Strittmatter, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1615993 111 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Sallyann Morris, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1606867 114 Avondale Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Nancy Zambelli, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614979 421 Eastgate Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Laura Gill, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614875 251 Sollas Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, B/L Olivia O. Yang, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614612 676 Terhune Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Ranch Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1615991 365 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Caren White, Sales Associate Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.ACMskRWk.UiKUs6FS.dpuf
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MLS # 1615328 573 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Angele Ekert, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1615483 200 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Till Horkenbach, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1610883 212 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Lynn Scerbo, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1602593 362 Crest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1610486 71 California St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Ranch Jennifer Wilkes, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1604533 302 Bedford Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Joanne Delaney, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1612547 298 Greenway Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Melinda Cronk, Broker Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1615448 345 Manor Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1614463 130 John St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Louise Jennee, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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Dear Village of Ridgewood Resident:
It is important for those voting in the upcoming election to consider who you are voting for as; the new council members will be determining the fate of our Village for years to come. The following video describes why. It has been my position all along that we need to develop the downtown of Ridgewood in a sensible and pragmatic way such that the character of our town is maintained; not only in its look and feel but in how many people we can reasonably accommodate – which in turn affects how we treat each other. Don’t get me wrong – I am for development. However, too much development will likely result in overcrowding in our downtown and; will create a different dynamic in our dealings with each other. The slate of Evan Weitz, Janice Willet and Richard Brooks will aggressively move forward with the policies of the current council majority. These policies benefit the few to the detriment of the many. Thus the bad policy making and mismanagement of Aronsohn, Pucciarelli, and Hauck will be perpetuated. If this is a concern of yours and you do not want our Village turned into something different – I would ask for your vote. My first priority is to ensure I do what is best for the entire Village and not for special interests.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jNtxT2R0SE&feature=youtu.be
Village Council Candidate Jeff Voigt
April 22,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Bergen Record is reporting that the class action lawsuit trial involving Glen Rock, Wyckoff and Midland Park and the Ridgewood Water utility is delayed through at least mid-June.
Originally scheduled to begin April 5,the dispute was assigned a go ahead trial date following the failure of two mediation attempts earlier this year, held in Ridgewood and presided over by retired Superior Court judge Peter E. Doyne.
As previously reported on this blog the class action by municipal water customers Glen Rock, Midland Park and Wyckoff alleges some $3.3 million in past overcharges, and that the Village of Ridgewood improperly comingled water company revenues to other areas of the Ridgewood municipal budget.
Other issues also effect Ridgewood water including onerous EPA regulation, massive up keep in infrastructure , summer water restrictions and water quality issues .
Reader says Ridgewood Water is nothing but a black hole for money;
“Ridgewood water is nothing but a black hole for money. Resident have forgotten all the trouble we resident have had with this utility and that BS the Queen Bee gave us last night about the Ridgewood Water Dept head is just that BS . If you believe her you probably voted for the 3 Amigos and their BS. Ridgewood Water cannot keep up with the new EPA and future regulation. Do you enjoy being on water restriction while your neighboring towns that are not served by Ridgewood Water are not? Do you enjoy getting tickets for violating those restriction? . Prospective Council Candidates talk about shared services with other towns or the county to save money but what to retain control of a failing water system. Ridgewood Water has lost their creditability. Get ride of it or privatize it and that goes for the other black hole our very own Ridgewood Sewerage Plant. Oh wait I guess some residents want to retain control of our sewerage.”
photo by Boyd Loving
Reader gives their take of the League of Women Voters Candidates Night .
Not much fireworks tonight – but a few immediate take aways about the three candidates supported by the Mayor and the developers..
Weitz is too busy to have gone to Council meetings during the past two years. And, he was too busy to vote. How the heck is he going to fulfill his duties should he be elected?
Willet is happy with the housing density because she believes it is a good thing to bring more students into our Ridgewood school system. At the same time, she is going to hold down costs. Not quite sure how she is going to balance the two. She doesn’t quite seem balanced.
Brooks is in favor of nepotism rule, and apparently he does not think anyone should be deleted if they have a connection to someone holding a public position. He forgot to mention his wife is the planning board attorney so he did not explain how he is going to be able to vote on anything important that comes before the council in the next couple of years should he somehow be elected. Frankly, he seems a bit dull.
Many were very impressed with Hache, his honesty about what can and cannot be done in Ridgewood with regard to high density, not saying he will try to limit it, that means nothing. Hache did not pander for votes.
I thought he was right to leave option open about eminent domain on the toxic site of town garage. It’s vital that toxic site be cleaned up, if a private owner cannot be made to do it; taxpayers must pay for it.
The town should not sell our water facilities and lose control.
Hache stated most clearly on not wanting a large field at Schedler.
Rurik was out of order when he spoke; he had to be told to sit down, because he couldn’t stick to the issues. He had to beg Walsh for a personal clarification that she was not insulting his wife’s work at Twinney’s.
That’s what we need at council meetings. A presiding official to monitor those who insult others, like Rurik and to tell them to sit down immediately. Those who cannot stick to the issues.
Then civility can be restored.
Dear Ridgewood Residents,
If you are appalled by the number of political signs littering our Central Business District, please file a complaint with the Village Clerk’s office. They are accepting complaints by email at [email protected] or by phone at 201-670-5500 x201
Tell the Village, the Guild and the Chamber of Commerce that you want plants and flowers in our planters, not politics!
The Village Clerk’s office confirmed that none of these signs were allowed until the rule was changed in Oct/Nov FOR the Parking Garage signs!! My guess is that we will see the old rule reinstated just in time for the November national election.
Heather Mailander had earlier responded by saying , “To clarify, based on last Fall’s regulations, the campaign signs may be placed in the public right of way (planting strip between the curb and sidewalk) anywhere in the Village, including planters in the CBD. However, they may not be placed on Village property. This includes all parks, the train station parking lot and green spaces near the train station, or other Village-owned property (Village Hall, both library properties, water properties, DPW properties, the Recycling Center, etc.). The signs cannot be a sight hazard or a pedestrian hazard. If you are unsure whether or not you can place a sign somewhere, please contact me. Also, please be aware that any signs found on Village property will be removed and not returned. ”
However Councilwomen Susan Knudsen was not so sure :
“I’m not certain about information received from the clerks office regarding an ordinance change permitting political cbd signage. Please forward any correspondence regarding same to [email protected].
There were many inquires, and much outrage, over the signs back then and a legal determination that political signs placed in tree wells, planters, etc did not violate Village Code. There was not a change permitting the placement. Notwithstanding the lacking code, I disagreed with the practice then and disagree with it now. Yesterday I sent an email to all six Council candidates requesting a voluntary removal of their campaign signs from the CBD. Four candidates were thoughtful and responsive. There were several reasons for my email including respect for the many volunteers who spend countless hours and private donations on CBD beautification projects.
As stated, four candidates were thoughtful and responded accordingly. Two of the four (Rich and Bernie) never “planted” signs in the historic CBD or by the historic train station. Two others (Ramon and Jeff) voluntarily removed their signs.
Feel free to send additional questions or comments.
Councilwomen Susan Knudsen”
There has been no better opportunity than now to unite all Village neighborhoods. Citizens for a Better Ridgewood has its roots on the West Side and favors slower growth in high density housing. The Concerned Residents of Ridgewood is based in the Travel/BF/Somerville neighborhood and favors a smaller-scale modernization effort by the Hospital. Friends of Schedler are in the neighborhoods east of Route 17 and favor preserving the woodlands on that property. Most recently, a group of tax payers from all over town that favors a 4 level garage over a 5 level garage has successfully petitioned to bring that issue to a vote.
After 4 years of a “Council majority” that has claimed to know what’s best for the rest of us and has insulted anyone that has disagreed with them, it looks like we might actually be able to take the town back from special interest groups and Council members with personal agendas.
Candidates Bernie Walsh, Jeff Voight and Ramon Hache have the very unique opportunity to unite these neighborhoods in our quest to preserve our property values and the charm of our Village. Please vote for them on May 10.
file photo by Boyd Loving
April 18,2016
the satff of the Rmidgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, from the “Take Back Ridgewood ” Facebook page,put forth a very taxing matter. According to “Take Back Ridgewood ” , “Our taxes are going UP this year. Public hearings on the new tax rates are not scheduled until May 11th (May 10th is the election date).
Since “two council candidates Evan Weitz and Janice Willett and ranking members of the Financial Advisory Committee;
when they knock at your door to ask for your vote, please remember to ask them about their role in Financial Advisory Committee and raising our taxes.
Also ask them why the news about tax increase is not being shared with the residents until May 11th. Please share and spread the word, so everyone can make an informed decision on May 10th.”
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MLS # 1612261 231 Van Emburgh Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, C/C Alina Nolan, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1612679 482 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Joyce Albert, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1615014 272 Van Emburgh Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Tony Nabhan, Broker Associate Keller Williams City Views Realty
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MLS # 1613106 34 Daniel Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Twnhs Marilyn Nuber, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1613689 300 Van Emburgh Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C Glenn Hefferan, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1605312 395 Hamilton Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, S/L Olivia O. Yang, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614224 114 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Eileen Krenn, Sales Associate RE/MAX Elite Associates
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MLS # 1614648 520 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Maureen Mole, Sales Associate RE/MAX Properties-Saddle River
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MLS # 1614873 270 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614642 676 Howard Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Beth Freed, Broker Associate Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.ACMskRWk.fnahRBZG.dpuf
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MLS # 1604193 729 Mary Ann Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Carolyn Strittmatter, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614979 421 Eastgate Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Laura Gill, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614875 251 Sollas Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, B/L Olivia O. Yang, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1611591 169 Melrose Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, S/L Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614432 227 Mckinley Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Ranch Angele Ekert, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1520745 352 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col David H. Larsen, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1508087 365 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Caren White, Sales Associate Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.
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MLS # 1603099 51 N Hillside Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Barbara Masarky, Broker Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1610883 212 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Lynn Scerbo, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1610486 71 California St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Ranch Jennifer Wilkes, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.ACMskRWk.fnahRBZG.dpuf
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MLS # 1602593 362 Crest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1613891 150 California St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 6 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Anne C. Ryoo, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1604701 353 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Michael Machinski, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1604049 150 Brookside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 8 Bedroom, 8 Full Bath, 3 Half Bath, Col Marilyn Nuber, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1614822 240 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, B/L David Snyde, Sales Associate DRI Real Estate Co.
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MLS # 1604193 729 Mary Ann Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Carolyn Strittmatter, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614463 130 John St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Louise Jennee, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1614822 240 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, B/L David Snyde, Sales Associate DRI Real Estate Co.
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Village of Ridgewood Budget Highlights and Low lights
Budget Summary
Operating & Capital Budgets done together. ◦ $47.8 Million Operating Budget ◦ $4.2 Net Million Capital Budget
1.6% Municipal Tax Increase ◦ $67.40 annual increase on an average assessed home value of $693,904.
Estimated outstanding bonds & notes $36.6 Million (12/31/15) $38.8 Million (12/31/14)
Revenues & Expenses are up approximately 1.4% from prior year.
General operating staffing levels flat to last year
2016 BUDGET PRESENTATION AT APRIL 13TH VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
For the 2016 Budget Report that was presented at the Village Council Public Meeting on April 13, 2016 Click Here
This bizarre directive comes just months after many Village owned properties were literally plastered with “Vote Yes For Parking” signs and Village Attorney Matthew S. Rogers indicated that there was NO LOCAL ORDINANCE that prohibited the erection of election related signage on Village owned properties.
So Ms. Sonenfeld, if there is NO LOCAL ORDINANCE THAT PROHIBITS THEM FROM BEING ON VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTIES, why are Mr. Hache’s campaign signs being torn town by Village employees?
April 12,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The League of Women Voters will sponsor a Candidates’ Night for those running for Village Council . The Candidates’ Night will take place in the Village Hall Court Room, Wednesday, April 20th from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. All are invited to attend to learn positions on local issues.
Reader says the election is less than a month away and I don’t know where any of the candidates stand on important issues.
Do they have websites? Is there any campaign material? If the Ridgewood News were truely an unbiased local paper they would send questions to the candidates for answers and publish all responses.
I know that the League of Women Voters will have a forum but I expected more. What if the forum does not adress my questions?
What do you think the village should do about parking in the CBD? Do you think that we even have a parking problem?
Do you think that the housing density should be 25 units per acre? Do you think that it should be higher or lower?
How many high density projects can the congested downtown absorb?
Will you challenge the latest Valley Hospital Plan and ask for more concessions?
What can be done to end the cycle of empty-nesters fleeing the town because of high taxes? Do you think that there is a benefit to offer a tax break to stabilize the demographics and prevent an overflow of students in our schools?
Will you ask that all council and committee members disclose all conflicts of interest – perhaps without being asked by an angry and skeptical public?
file photo by Boyd Loving
April 12,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld explaining what the Village spent $295,000.00 on for designs that were not approved yet…followed quick by a change order for $120,000.00 to switch to Design D. Enjoy. Thank Charlie Nowinski for bringing this up at the Village Council meeting.
https://www.tubechop.com/watch/7840960
April 11,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Coucil Candidate Jeff Voigt On Finding Common Ground.
Jeff told the Ridgewood blog , ““we need to get various camps together to solve some important issues. If we do not, we may never see any progress – e.g. with density that is consistent with our existing inventory of multifamily dwellings; a smaller garage(s) that fits in the Hudson St lot vs a 4 story/5 level proposed garage that doesn’t; less square footage in the hospital expansion and; a smaller (e.g. 60 ft diamond) vs. a 90 ft ball field at Schedler. We have a problem with those who want to SUPERSIZE our town to the detriment of the character and feel of it. We need buy-in and compromise from various camps to move forward. ” ”
Video by Dana H. Glazer https://youtu.be/dznXxgc0gj8
