>Making Primary Care a Primary Concern

Teaching hospitals are adding primary care residencies, but despite best efforts New Jersey still faces a looming shortage of primary care physicians
By Beth Fitzgerald,

In an attempt to ease New Jersey’s shortage of primary care doctors, the state’s teaching hospitals are increasing the number of residencies they offer in that discipline.

It’s a necessary effort. But with fewer than 20 new positions all told, it’s nowhere near to making a dent in the 1,500 primary care physicians needed in the state by 2014. That’s when 600,000 currently uninsured New Jerseyans will be eligible for government-subsidized coverage under the Affordable Care Act — and will start looking for doctors.

The ACA itself it helping with the problem. A five-year, $10.5 million grant is funding primary care residencies at Cooper University Hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. And a $795,000 five-year grant to the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University will help ensure new students will begin their training by serving one day a week in the school’s primary care clinic.

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/1111/0151/

>UPDATE FOR COLLECTION OF TREE BRANCHES – November 10

The Village is continuing to collect tree branches that have fallen as a result of the October 29th snow storm from the curb. We are proceeding in accordance with the published leaf collection schedule. Since the amount of brush is excessive, the schedule may need to be adjusted accordingly. Please refer to this site and Channel 77 for updates. When placing branches at the curb please do not block streets or sidewalks. If possible, separate leaves from tree branches or place leaves in paper biodegradable bags. In order to help the process move forward please cut branches into lengths no longer than 4 feet to allow the pick up to be performed quicker. You may also bring leaves and branches to the recycling center located at 205 E. Glen Ave. Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Center will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

We are currently in Area B. If we have been on your street please do not place any further debris out until 7 days prior to your next scheduled pick up date. Once the crews have completed their collection of tree branches on all Village streets you will be required to revert back to disposal guidelines. Branches must be no longer than 4 feet in length, 2 inches in diameter, bundled and tied. All other material must be disposed of privately..

>Ridgewood council introduces new water rate hike
Thursday November 10, 2011, 3:01 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

Despite a class-action lawsuit pending against Ridgewood Water, the utility may raise its rates by 5 percent next year.

The increase would exceed a 3 percent limit imposed by village codes, and would bring the total rate increase for customers in Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock and Midland Park to 31 percent over the past three years.

Information revealed during the proceedings of the lawsuit filed by the Township of Wyckoff on behalf of the other neighboring towns should throw into question the validity of such rate increases, according to Joseph Fiorenzo, a former mayor of Wyckoff and the attorney representing his town, Midland Park and Glen Rock in the case.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/133633168_Ridgewood_council_introduces_new_water_rate_hike.html

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>VETERAN’S DAY – November 11 – Village Offices Closed

In observance of Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11th Village Hall offices are closed. Also, no Garbage or Recycling Collection.

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>GRAND OPENING/Ribbon Cutting – PARK WEST TAVERN
Wed, November 16, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM
Park West Tavern, 30 Oak Street

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the GRAND OPENING and ribbon cutting of Ridgewood’s newest restaruant
Park West Tavern/30 Oak Street on
Wednesday, November 16th at 5:00pm.
FREE parking after 6:00pm

Please stop by and welcome Park West Tavern to Ridgewood.
for more information –
201-445-2600/info@ridgewoodchamber.com

Visit historic Ridgewood
NJ/NY transportation friendly Village.

>Ridgewood village manager explains snowstorm absences
Thursday November 10, 2011, 3:13 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

On Wednesday, Village Manager Ken Gabbert presented his report on the late October snowstorm to the Village Council, and included information on his whereabouts during the five meetings of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) that weekend, three of which he had missed.

There were some “communication difficulties,” including poor communication between himself and the OEM director, Brad Mason, Gabbert said; he was not informed of two OEM meetings on Saturday, despite being present in the building for some of that time, and received notice of a 9 a.m. Sunday meeting about one-half hour beforehand – not enough notice for him to arrive in time. He attended a later meeting on Sunday afternoon and one on Monday.

Gabbert said he was at Village Hall for more than four hours Saturday morning.

“I think we had some glitches… we’re still talking through that,” he said of the communication between himself and Mason, though adding, “It’s not as big an issue as one might think.”

https://www.northjersey.com/news/133634408_Ridgewood_village_manager_explains_snowstorm_absences.html

>REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – TYPIST FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Looking for person to prepare synopsis minutes, at home, of the 2012 Ridgewood Village Council Meetings. This is a 12-month commitment, with rigid deadlines. Three or more meetings per month, depending on Village Council’s schedule. Applicant will be required to have: a computer with a CD Rom drive and access to the internet, and a printer or ability to email in order to deliver fully prepared minutes. All applicants will be required to prepare a sample set of synopsis minutes from a recording, which will be submitted with the application. Applications, recording, and specifications available at the Office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ, during regular business hours. All applications/proposals must be received by November 14, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. in the Office of the Village Clerk, 131 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ, at which time and place all proposals will be opened. Award of contract will be based on quality of work, price, and ability to meet deadlines.

>Irene to cost Ridgewood about $1.5 million

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2011, 4:46 PM
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Village officials expect total costs incurred from Hurricane Irene to reach nearly $1.5 million when all repair and personnel expenditures are tallied. More than half of that new amount comes from repairs to the Saddle River sewer line that was damaged in the storm.

Even in the wake of an untimely and unexpected snowstorm earlier in the week, the legacy of Hurricane Irene was still palpable at last Wednesday’s Village Council work session, as the governing body reviewed a multitude of appropriations and resolutions related to the aftermath of August’s storm.

A report provided to the council divided the total bill into two segments: $675,000 for “total emergency appropriations” related to cleanup, restoration and personnel costs throughout the village, and another estimated $800,000 for repairs to a section of the Saddle River where an entire sewer line was washed away, which Village Manager Ken Gabbert previously stated was a priority for the village.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/133564023_Irene_to_cost_Ridgewood_about__1_5_million.html