Tag: Village of Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen

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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY

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June 29,2018

the staff of the Ridgewod blog

Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…In the upper 90s. Heat index values will be at least a few degrees higher on Sunday.

* TIMING…Highest heat indices in the mid to late afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at-risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity
may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

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What does a 1% hike in the New Jersey property transfer fee mean to you?

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June 29,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Jim Arakelian of REMAX , “What does a 1% hike in the state property transfer fee mean to you? Selling price $500,000 x 1% = $5000.of your homes value to the State of N.J. add this to the current (see picture below) tax and you will be paying the State of NJ nearly $10,000 to sell your $500,000 house.”

The medium sale price in Ridgewood in 2018 was $760,000.

 

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The Trump administration releases proposed draft of its new shorter 1040 form

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June 29,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Washington DC, The Trump administration on Thursday released a proposed draft of its new 1040 tax form, which is shorter than the current form but could require additional documentation depending on the financial circumstances of the taxpayer.

Draft 1040

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which eliminated certain deductions, helped the administration shrink the size of the main individual tax form. Items that used to be included on the main form, however, are now moved to subsequent schedules.It should be noted that these documents are just drafts and may not reflect the finished product.

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Dump trucks rumble down South Broad Street from Brogan Cadillac site – Residents furious

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photos by Boyd Loving

June 29,2018

by Boyd Loving

Ridgewood NJ, Despite objections voiced by local residents to Ridgewood Village Manager Heather Mailander, and to members of the Ridgewood Village Council, heavily loaded tandem axle dump trucks are being permitted to use portions of South Broad Street that are primarily residential as a travel route to and from the former Brogan Cadillac site, which is now undergoing demolition in preparation for the start of high density housing construction. The Village had considered the temporary removal of a speed hump in order to reduce the likelihood of noise and foundation damaging vibrations, but as these photos (taken on 06/28) indicate, that did not happen.

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Reader asks What’s your ulterior motive for presupposing an ulterior motive?

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Who does Mena know in RW? Why is this even being posted here? Just to get sympathy? Money? What?

Reader responds , “Ummm, probably because the RW Blog covers local, STATE, and national news? Up there at the top in the header right under the giant title “The Ridgewood Blog”. Also, because it’s a human-interest story, one in line with the laissez-fairs perspective, which is also in big letters up top? Maybe TRWB is just damn good at finding and sharing interesting current events. Also, why does someone have to have an ulterior motive for wanting to conduct themselves peacefully on their own property? If you’re cool with the government coming down on you and your family and your neighbors arbitrarily, then move along. What’s your ulterior motive for presupposing an ulterior motive?

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Ridgewood Public Library : Make your own patio planters

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June 28,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Add some beauty to your summer! Join us this Thurs, June 28 at 6:30pm on the Library Patio to create your own planter. Registration required: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=5615&EventID=345536&PK

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No injuries were reported following the Thursday morning, crash into a Speedway Gas, on Goffle Road, in Ridgewood

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photos a courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

June 28,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, No injuries were reported following the Thursday morning, 06/28, crash of a Jeep Renegade into a convenience store located at Speedway Gas, 465 Goffle Road, Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police  and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Damage to the structure itself was limited to glass breakage only. Fire Department personnel requested that Ridgewood Health Department officials respond to determine if any food products for sale were contaminated by broken class. The Jeep appeared to have sustained very minimal damage and was likely to be driven from the scene.

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Councilmen Voigt Ducks Out Early on Ridgewood Water Testimony

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June 28,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Councilmen Jeffrey Voigt up and left the June 25, 2018 Village Council meeting about five hours and 43 minutes after it began. He gathered up his jacket and departed the dais in the middle of testimony from one of the Ridgewood Water Company constituents. He said nothing to any of his Council colleagues, and offered no explanation for his unceremonious departure in the midst of this very important meeting. The person who was providing testimony at the time seemed befuddled, as this departure occurred when he was mid-sentence, and asked whether Mr. Voigt would be returning. Well, the meeting continued for two more hours, and Mr. Voigt never returned. Mind you, this is one of our elected officials who is supposed to be paying attention to important issues. The other four council members stayed on until the wee hours of Tuesday morning, in spite of having young children at home, jobs to get to, and myriad other responsibilities.

On June 27, the hearing was continued starting at 7:00 PM. Councilmen Voigt never showed up. Mr. Timothy E. Shanley , an elected official from Wyckoff, voiced his complete displeasure with Councilmen Voigt’s disrespect for the process. He further indicated his intention to object if Mr. Voigt wished to vote on Ordinances 3636 and 3637 regarding rates for Ridgewood Water customers, as Voigt completely missed out on two hours of important testimony. His planned objection proved unnecessary, as Councilmen Voigt was completely absent from the June 27 meeting, discussion, and votes.

Village Council Attorney Matthew Rogers indicated that Councilmen Voigt decided to leave the June 25 meeting because he knew he would not be able to attend the June 27 meeting at which the votes would be taken; why bother to stay any longer and listen to further testimony if you are not going to vote anyway?

The staff of The Ridgewood Blog is outraged by this latest rudeness from Councilmen Voigt. He chose to run for office, and as such he has an obligation to be informed. Even if he knew he could not attend on June 27, it is still his duty to be educated on all issues facing our governing body. It sure seems as if Voigt just wanted to distance himself from a difficult vote, so he can say later on “don’t blame me, I wasn’t there.”

Voigt has repeatedly and frequently demonstrated utter disrespect for the citizens of Ridgewood and their concerns, this just being the latest from this man who is a complete and total disappointment and failure as a Ridgewood Village Councilman.

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Village of Ridgewood Council Reorganization Meeting – Sunday, July 1st

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June 28,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The public is invited to the Village Council Reorganization Meeting, scheduled for Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Noon in the Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room.  Susan Knudson and Michael Sedon will be sworn in for their new 4 year terms.  Village Council members will  vote to determine the offices of Mayor and Deputy Mayor  for the new Village Council.

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RIDGEWOOD TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND SUMMER CAMPS

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TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND SUMMER CAMPS
Registration continues for the summer session of tennis instruction with All Pro Tennis which starts next week.
Youth/Adult Instruction
Mondays – June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Wednesdays – June 27, July (no 4), 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8
(rain make ups will be announced as needed)
PreK & K – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 1 & 2 – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 3 to 5 – 6 to 7 pm
Grades 6 and up – 7 to 8 pm
Adults – 7 to 8 pm
Summer Camps
Camps, for grades 1 and up, run Monday through Thursday (Fridays are for rain makeups).
Weeks: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13
Choose from 9 to 10:30 am or 10:30 to 12 noon.
All sessions are held at the Somerville Courts on South Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood
$120/6 week instructional session or for each camp (non-residents $130)
Participants must possess a 2018 Tennis Membership which may be purchased online via Community Pass, www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass.
Registration for class sessions and camps must be made in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. Please make checks payable to ALL PRO TENNIS. The registration form is attached for your convenience. Call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 with any questions or you may contact Barry Ruback, All Pro Tennis at 201-568-3946.

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ADULT BEACH YOGA AT GRAYDON POOL!

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JOIN US FOR SUP INSTRUCTION AND ADULT BEACH YOGA AT GRAYDON POOL!

ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT! PRICE INCLUDES REGISTRATION AND INSTRUCTION! RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS WELCOME! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Adult SUP – $200/5 sessions on Wednesdays, June 27,
July 11, 18, 25 August 1 (No July 4) 6:15-7:15pm
(non-residents $210/5 sessions)
Adult Beach Yoga – $75/5 sessions on Thursdays, June 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 – 7:00pm-8:00pm
(non-residents $85/5 sessions)

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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Luau

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June 27,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ben&Jerry’s will be hosting a Summer Luau in Ridgewood . The Summer Luau will be on Saturday June 30th  at 3pm .

The whole family can enjoy our outdoor games, music, and giveaways .

Ben & Jerry’s Ridgewood
104-106 Franklin Ave,
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Reader calls Need for Water Restrictions “just poor management “

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file photo by Boyd Loving

Like sheep. Focus energy and anger on the ridiculous water restrictions Absolutely no droughts, hasn’t been in years, steady demand even in the summer, just poor management.
Wake up folks. You are getting played. How do you think this will be when the apartments are built and demand does increase? I for one have given in, did no new planting this year, no flowers, and cut back the mowing. Landscaper and local nursery lost some business. 50k a year in taxes and I can’t water my lawn. For sale sign is up, will take what we can get and regrettable move on after 25 years. Only getting worse and council is useless

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Army National Guard Helicopter Pays a Visit to the Jr.Police Academy in Ridgewood

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

June 27,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, an Army National Guard landed a Helicopter at the Jr.Police Academy today.The helicopter was piloted by Ridgewood Fire Department Firefighter Oscar Martinez, who serves as a Reservist in the United States Military, landed early Tuesday afternoon, 06/26, at the athletic field of the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. The landing was scheduled in connection with the Chief Michael Feeney Jr. Police Academy being held at that location. Jr. Police Academy participants listened to Firefighter Martinez explain the helicopter’s operation and also got to tour the copter’s interior. Three (3) other Ridgewood Fire Department Firefighters who also serve as military reservists were on board the helicopter with Firefighter Martinez when it landed at the school.

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Pro Arte Chorale will present two Summer Sings with our new and exciting Music Director, Bryan Zaros

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June 26,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Pro Arte Chorale will present two Summer Sings with our new and exciting Music Director, Bryan Zaros. Please join us as Bryan takes us on these lovely musical journeys:
– Monday, July 30th, “Choral Treasures”, a variety of masterpieces from Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, and Palestrina

– Monday, August 27th, “Mosaic Mass”, a selection of magnificent works from Durufle, Beethoven, Bach and Mozart.

Pro Arte warmly welcomes you to these two enjoyable evenings to experience and sing with Masetro Bryan Zaros and the Chorale! 7:30- 9:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. $10 admission includes score rental and refreshments. No registration required. For more information visit www.proartechorale.org; or call 201-497-8400.