THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
JULY 12, 2023
7:30 P.M.
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING JULY 12, 2023 7:30 P.M.
Ramsey Rescue: All safe and Sound at Bear’s Cove After Fire
photos courtesy of Ramsey, NJ Office of Emergency Management
Working fire at Bears Cove this afternoon. Ramsey Fire Department, Rescue, Police, EMS and OEM responded. Fire was knocked down quickly. All safe and sound including these little guys.
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Vehicle Hits Home in Hasbrouck Heights Causing Structural Damage and Knocking out Gas Meter
photos courtesy of Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hasbrouck Heights NJ, file this under you not even safe in your own home, just after midnight, the department was dispatched to a vehicle into a house on the Boulevard near Baldwin Ave. Chief 60 got on the scene and transmitted a 10-30 and requested the Wood-Ridge Fire Department to respond. After investigating the scene, crews found the exterior gas meter was destroyed with free-flowing gas and structural damage to the basement. Wood-Ridge Fire Department and other mutual aid assisted on the scene and covered the Borough during this incident. No injuries reported.
Mahwah Garage Fire Out Before it Spread to the Home
photos courtesy of Mahwah Fire Dept. Company 2
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Mahwah NJ, on July 6th at 7:53pm all Mahwah Fire Department Companies were dispatched to a structure fire in town on Sherwood Avenue. Upon arrival the garage was fully engulfed. Crews worked fast to extinguish the fire and prevent extension to the home. No injuries reported.
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New Laws Take Effect to Make Automobile Trafficking More Difficult
file photo by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, four new laws strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks.
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Car Careens Off Roadway on Route 17 South in Hasbrouck Heights
photos courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hasbrouck Heights NJ, in the afternoon on July 5th Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Chief 62 and Rescue 1 responded to Route 17 S by the 46 overpass for a vehicle off the roadway. Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department assisted with the removal of the party and they were treated by EMS.
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Ramsey Rescue, Fire , and Ambulance Corps all Dispatched to Rollover Accident Near Ramsey Mazda
Photos courtesy of Ramsey Rescue
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Ramsey NJ, at 21:15 hours on Thursday July 6 upon wrapping up our monthly business meeting Ramsey Rescue, Ramsey NJ Fire Department, and Ramsey Ambulance Corps were dispatched for a reported MVA with rollover in flames in the area of Ramsey Mazda at Route 17 Northbound.
Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Congratulates Newlyweds and Apologize that the Ceremony got Interrupted by the Fire
photo courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hasbrouck Heights NJ, on June 24th the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department reported an extremely busy day with over 6 runs in one day. In addition to two fire alarms, one elevator entrapment, a minor vehicle fire, and an oven fire, the department just operated at the Hilton Hotel for a minor fire in the kitchen. A 10-30 was transmitted and the Wood-Ridge Fire Department was called to the scene. Engine 2 had one line stretched. Crews knocked the fire with no extension. Heights Thanked the Wood-Ridge Fire Department for their assistance. Praised the dedicated volunteers who spend hours of their time on these calls. Also, congratulations to the newlyweds! We apologize that the ceremony got interrupted by the fire.
Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney Calls “StayNJ” Legislation an Election Year Gimmick ,Not Going into Effect Until 2026
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Trenton NJ, according to Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly passed the FY2024 State Budget on Friday, June 30, 2023. I proudly voted AGAINST this bloated spending plan, which increased to a grand total of $54.3 billion. Of this total, nearly 20% — or $10 billion — is surplus, giving New Jersey a “rainy day fund” that is at an all time high. What this budget failed to provide, however, was real tax relief for the majority of New Jerseyans.
Governor Murphy Signs Joint Resolution Establishing July 5th as Larry Doby Day
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Paterson NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (AJR221) designating July 5th of each year as Larry Doby Day. This day of recognition honors the incredible legacy of Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Doby, a pioneer in the desegregation of professional baseball in the United States.
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Payroll Employment increases by 209,000 in June; Unemployment little Changed at 3.6%
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 209,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in government, health care, social assistance, and construction. Household Survey Data Both the unemployment rate, at 3.6 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 6.0 million, changed little in June.
Ruoning Yin Wins the 2023 KMPG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club
photo courtesy of New Jersey State Police, New Jersey State Police standing with winner Ruoning Yin
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Springfield NJ, this past week New Jersey State Police and the Office of Emergency Management were on the ground for the 2023 KMPG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. Troops made sure everything ran smoothly.
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Three Ridgewood High School Teams placed in the 2023 NJSTEAM Tank Challenge
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Ridgewood NJ, 520 teams participated in the 2023 NJSTEAM Tank Challenge. 3 RHS Teams placed (Estrogenerator 2nd, FireGone-3rd) . GamaWatch-recognition for Innovative Technology, Eco-wear, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Art, and Diversity.
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The Valley Hospital’s Move to Paramus Will take Place on Sunday, April 14, 2024!
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Paramus NJ, in a post on Valley’s Facebook page ,”Valley is pleased to announce that The Valley Hospital’s move to Paramus will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024! The new acute-care hospital will feature 370 private patient rooms and will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive 40-acre healthcare campus that also includes Valley’s medical office building at 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, and the Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion, which houses Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, The George R. Jaqua Same Day Services Center, a full-service retail pharmacy, and more.”
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As a Result of the KIA and HYUNDAI Social Media “Challenges”, the Vehicles Continue be Targeted for Theft
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Ridgewood NJ, attention! KIA and HYUNDAI vehicles continue to increasingly be targeted for theft. New Jersey Transit Police are conducting COVERT and OVERT patrols of stations and parking lots to protect you and your transportation.
