REEXAMINATION OF THE MASTER PLAN – 2016
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Reexamination of Ridgewood’s Master Plan
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Glen Rock Residents Get a Chance to Hear Out Ridgewood Water officials
February 29,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Water Info Session 2/23/16 from Glen Rock TV on Vimeo.
GLEN ROCK, NJ , Glen residents questioned , Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn, and Ridgewood Water officials during special public meeting recently.
The meeting was the second such meeting giving the new Ridgewood water management team a chance to explain the complexities of managing a decentralized water system as opposed to a single source system.
The Village of Ridgewood owns the embattled utility company, which services Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock.
A major lawsuit by officials from those municipalities alleges that the utility artificially inflated its costs by commingling Village of Ridgewood expenses with that of the water utility. In a recent press release Wyckoff officials claim the, “massive” 37 percent rate increases approved since 2010 are “unlawful” and “excessive,”
Ridgewood Open Houses for February 28th 2016
file photo by Boyd Loving
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MLS # 1523480 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 # 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 # 1547800 586 Spring Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch Rocio Hernandez, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1535930 456 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Ranch Thomas Panso, Sales Associate Keller Williams Valley Realty
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MLS # 1606302 641 Maxwell Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Charlene Bai, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee
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MLS # 1606688 247 Walthery Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Janet Golfo, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1606570 345 Jeffer St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1606821 240 Lockwood Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Laura Gill, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1604898 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 # 1604796 328 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Elizabeth Coleman, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.a4DdV6yR.dpuf
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MLS # 1541162 242 Highwood Ave, Unit A, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Twnhs Michael Sassano, Sales Associate Sassano Properties Inc.
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MLS # 1605485 816 Parsons Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1605985 500 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Kurt Hedden, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1606136 218 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Michelle Stojanovic, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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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 # 1606627 713 Witthill Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col Eileen Krenn, Sales Associate Vyacheslav Zborovsky, Broker Owner RE/MAX Elite Associates
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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 # 1603006 265 Phelps Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, S/L Cynthia Stadulis, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1606843 334 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Cynthia B Torres, Broker Owner Discover Real Estate
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MLS # 1606758 231 Phelps Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Pam Christian, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.a4DdV6yR.dpuf
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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 # 1606348 123 Woodland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Jennifer M. Parsekian, Broker Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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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 # 1606391 472 Beverly Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1600545 312 Mckinley Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Helen Martino, Sales Associate Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Saddle River
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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 # 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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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.a4DdV6yR.dpuf
All Major Village of Ridgewood Business should be Postponed till after the Village Council Elections
February 28,2016
PJ blogger
Ridgewood NJ, with the announcement that the citizens group has gathered enough signatures to force a binding referendum on BCIA funding of the garage . Mayor Paul Aronsohn has already announced his intention to go back to Village financing for the project .
With a council election just around the corner it makes sense to postpone any action on the garage until the next council . Recent verbal and physical attacks on residents have crossed the line and the public no longer feels comfortable with the current council. Lets face it ,the entire project is now suspect and the public has lost all confidence and trust in the current Village Council.
Key information like the Maser report appears to have been withheld from the public and some council members as well as the conclusions in the Walker report seem to have been misinterpreted,with the reality being the garage has little chance of paying for itself.The projects design and financial impact on the village , as well as increases in parking rates appear to be left to chance by the current council majority .
Other projects are waiting in the wings , like the high density housing for the central business district, negotiations with Valley Hospital and the Ridgewood Water suit all of which will force major changes to the Village of Ridgewood .
Common sense should prevail and all major decisions about the Village and Village business should be postponed until the new council takes over in June and restores the public’s confidence in the Village council’s ability to represent the residents of Ridgewood .
Neighbor of Irene Habernickel Family Park Target of harassment campaign by Village of Ridgewood over Opposition to Health Barn
file photo of the Council Majority …ie the 3 amigos
February 26,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, ,it does appear from recent OPRA requests that the Village harassed a resident who objected to Health Barn USA plan by calling DEP on them and conducting numerous property maintenance inspections.
The attached documents, obtained late Friday afternoon, February 26, 2016, in response to an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request dated February 3, 2016, clearly identify who it was that “dropped a dime” on your family.
It’s all public information available to anyone who submits an OPRA request. You may wish to share this with your friends and neighbors.
We have also filed an OPRA request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection just to see if anything additional turns up.
It certainly is a shame that your speaking out in opposition to an irrational plan proposed by the Village Council “majority” triggered what appears to be nothing more than a vindictive series of trumped up code enforcement actions directed at your property.
No Property Tax Relief in Sight for New Jersey Homeowners
Why N.J. towns are unlikely to see good news on aid for property taxes
State Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Union) said Thursday he’d like to restore aid to New Jersey’s municipalities to lower property taxes, but the state simply can’t afford it. Samantha Marcus. NJ.com Read more
HealthBarn USA lease adopted by a 3-2 vote in Ridgewood
file photo by Boyd Loving
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
RIDGEWOOD – Members of Ridgewood’s ruling body last week voted by a narrow margin (3-2) to adopt HealthBarn USA’s lease at the Habernickel Family Park.
Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck, Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli all voted to adopt the lease, while Councilman Mike Sedon and Councilwoman Susan Knudsen cast the dissenting votes.
The process got going due to a resolution for HealthBarn USA to occupy the gatehouse at the Habernickel property passing by a 4-1 vote at the Feb. 10 Village Council meeting. The second resolution on the lease was postponed until Feb. 18 because the council wanted to review the finalized lease before authorizing signature.
And due to the majority vote at the Feb. 18 budget meeting, the lease was adopted.
Village of Ridgewood Leaf Summons Issues Resolved for Now
February 26,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewoood NJ, Leaf summon issue resolved for now , while it does seem troubling as to the percentage of homes who were issued summonses. Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld reported that 404 out of 414 leaf summons were paid , 3 were heard by a judge , others were dismissed for various reasons.
https://www.tubechop.com/watch/7730477 courtesy of Saurabh Dani
Ridgewood Choral Benefit Recital & Silent Auction
Sun, March 06, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: $20 per person
Event Description
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Choral will hold a benefit concert and silent auction. Carl Patrick Bolleia, pianist and 2004 Music Award winner will play piano selections from the earliest composers to the latest. Since 1967 The Ridgewood Choral has presented the Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award to a musically talented teen. Over $30,000 in scholarships has been awarded to high school seniors in recognition of excellence in vocal or instrumental performance. Admission at the door on the day of the performance is $20 and includes refreshments. Proceeds will fund the Award, currently $2500. For more information about The Ridgewood Choral, a non-profit community chorus, visit www.ridgewoodchoral.org
Ridgewood Choral
201-445-8179
www.ridgewoodchoral.org
Village of Ridgewood snubs nose at appellate court ruling – denies resident access to security camera footage
file photo by Boyd Loving
February 24,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Village officials on Tuesday officially denied a Ridgewood resident access to footage taken by a security camera located in the courtroom at Village Hall, this despite a 2015 Appellate Division of New Jersey Superior Court ruling associated with a similar case in Bloomfield Township, Essex County.
https://www.northjersey.com/
The Ridgewood resident had sought access to security camera video footage taken during a recent meeting of the Village Council at which a meeting attendee was allegedly assaulted.
The staff of The Ridgewood Blog wonders if Village Attorney Matthew Rogers was consulted prior to the request denial, and also how much this is all going to cost taxpayers in legal fees associated with anticipated litigation.
The people of Ridgewood deserve better
Mr. Aronsohn –
In response to your email circulating Sunday afternoon; I was not on the list of recipients, but a friend forwarded it to me. You sent it to a selected list of “friends/neighbors,” yet you did so by blind cc. Therefore no one who received it knows who else got it. How strange.
Why would you send such an announcement to a selected, secret group of residents? Isn’t your suggestion of reintroducing the bond ordinance one that should be shared with ALL residents, not just a few? And more importantly, why wouldn’t this be suggested at an Open Public Meeting, with all five of our elected officials present, rather than in an email of this sort? I am baffled by your choices here.
I am one of the petitioners, as you are well aware. In fact, this morning I waved to you, called out and invited you to cross the street when you were watching us from the corner of Prospect and Hudson, but you opted to ignore my invitation and walk away without even waving back. As one of the petitioners, I am shocked to be characterized by you as participating in an initiative that is “fueled, in part, by misinformation and outright lies.” Why didn’t you cross the street and talk to us, or for that matter why didn’t you cross Maple Avenue yesterday when you were in the King’s parking lot watching us in the Elks Club? Indeed, in the interest of the civil discourse that you espouse so frequently, an actual conversation with us would have gone a long way. You would have learned, first-hand, that we are not fueled by misinformation and outright lies. We are being scrupulously accurate and honest in our endeavor.
Your suggestion that “The people of Ridgewood deserve better” is completely insulting. We ARE the people of Ridgewood; do you envision that all of us are somehow invaders from another town? As you have surely witnessed from your various observation posts in the last two days, we are not only the people of Ridgewood, but we are a large number or the people of Ridgewood. We are exercising our rights under the law, doing so pleasantly, appropriately, respectfully, and with accurate information. We are putting in long hours, in freezing temperatures and in the rain, and all for one common reason – because we care about Ridgewood.
How disappointing that such an unprofessional and potentially slanderous letter was sent by you in your official capacity.
Thank you,
Anne Loving,
Ridgewood Resident
Ridgewood Open Houses for February 21,2016
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MLS # 1603620 426 Van Buren St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Angele Ekert, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1523480 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 # 1605870 684 Howard Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate Terrie O’Connor Realtors-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1602358 85 Pershing Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Sandra White, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1535930 456 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Ranch Thomas Panso, Sales Associate Keller Williams Valley Realty
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MLS # 1603040 425 Smith Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Ranch Lynn Scerbo, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1605789 621 Alanon Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch Beth Freed, Broker Associate Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
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MLS # 1538028 286 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Joan Marie Monton, Broker Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1545461 359 Bogert Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Olivia O. Yang, Sales Associate Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
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MLS # 1531491 376 Deerfield St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col Roni Farfalla, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.8hTnMuKQ.dpuf
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MLS # 1605828 500 Darby Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, B/L Charles S. Charllis, Broker Associate Coldwell Banker, Hillsdale
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MLS # 1605243 722 Newcomb Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Mui Jean Tom, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1604796 328 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Elizabeth Coleman, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1605062 401 Overbrook Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1605485 816 Parsons Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1605985 500 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Kurt Hedden, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1606136 218 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Michelle Stojanovic, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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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 # 1605004 630 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Christine Thares, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1604794 229 Bogert Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, S/L Laura Gill, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.8hTnMuKQ.dpuf
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MLS # 1605797 344 N Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Elsa Felipe Machin, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1604899 302 Woodside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Barbara Masarky, Broker Associate Tarvin Realtors
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MLS # 1548452 112 N Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
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MLS # 1549098 456 Beverly Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col William F. Gilsenan Jr, Broker Gilsenan & Co.
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MLS # 1604781 260 The By Way , Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Kimiko Miller, Sales Associate Keller Williams Village Square Realty
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MLS # 1605967 323 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, Col Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate Tarvin Realtors
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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 # 1605774 296 Manor Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 6 Bedroom, 7 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Col Donnamarie Giaccio, Sales Associate Century 21 Calabrese Realty
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– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.JSXcxo4M.8hTnMuKQ.dpuf
Taking the Village of Ridgewood back, No2BCIA Petition is on a roll and the signatures keep coming
OMLC photo by Boyd Loving
February 21,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, The people are taking back the town. No2BCIA ( https://www.no2bcia.com/ ) is on a roll. Keep the signatures coming, we need each and every one. This is a chance to save Ridgewood from a huge financial mistake. We will be able to bond in-town when all is said and done, we will not have a big fat county garage in the middle of town, and we will have full domain over the structure.
Several reports came in that the mayor was reportedly observed looking at the Elks Club building while standing in a nearby parking lot talking on his cell phone.
No2BCIA Petition
OLMC – AFTER EACH MASS
HUDSON/PASSAIC/PROSPECT STREETS
SUN FEB 21ST
- Charlie and Nancy Nowinski, 2 Betty Court, Sunday, Feb. 21, 1-5:30 PM
- Anne Loving, call cell 201-723-8017 to make appt to sign.
- Melanie McWilliams – 431 Bogert Ave: Feb19th Friday 9:15-12:15pm, call/text to confirm 201-675-8937
- Ellen McNamara: 120 West Ridgewood Ave, text 201-874-0966 to let her know you’re coming by. Friday after 11am.
BCIA Financing Gives County position of power over the Village of Ridgewood decisions
February 21,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, If you read the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s ad in TRN, one of the big bullet points is that the bond would not count against Ridgewood’s bond rating. This is horrible for several reasons: 1) It’s similar to a child using their parent’s credit card. That lets the child run up more credit on their own. 2) The BCIA has a position of power over the Village’s decisions 3) The bonding through the BCIA is a political nod to Aronsohn’s Democrat buddies for future personal political advancement. 4) The actual cost to own the building outright is significantly higher. This deal stinks to the high heavens. Mr. Vagianos, please go back to being a restaurateur and serve all the people – not just the ones who’ll build you a garage a block from your business.
So let me get this straight the Village of Ridgewood is paying for a County Built Commuter Parking Garage ?
Chamber of Commerce/Paul Vagianos begged the council to cooperate with each other and “do this in house”…see video of Council meeting Jan 27th…
Roberta dodging his questions of “will this be open to all Bergen County residents?”— the answer is YES, Roberta
Yes, Paul Aronsohn has been “working with the BCIA for 3 years” on this scheme-WHY?
Yes, this will cost more than funding within the Village of Ridgewood
Yes, parking meters in CBD will be extended until 9pm and increase to a triple the rate it is now
Yes, Ridgewood residents will pay the same as out of town commuters
Yes, this garage is for Bergen County, not for the people of Ridgewood who will pay dearly for it
Yes, the 3 amigos are shoving this thru as an end run around our municipal government. It is disgraceful and Ridgewood deserves so much better.
To sign the petition, go to https://www.no2bcia.com to find locations and people to sign with. Thank you!
The petition is to repeal ordinance No 3519, which allows the village to enter into a 25 year lease purchasing agreement with the Bergen County Improvement Authority (BCIA)
