file photo by Boyd Loving
The people did vote for a garage just not one that changes Hudson Street so profoundly and dwarfs Mount Carmel. We were led to believe the design and size were still up for discussion. Many suggestions at the meeting called for additional parking venues closer to the center of town, refiguring of streets and relining of current spaces. Financial feasibility is important but for many it is more about traffic concerns, safety and if the structure will be neighborhood and user friendly. I only saw impassioned speakers being very civil but I did see a council member completely lose it. People hate to be lectured on civility by people who often behave uncivilly. It is really hard to stand up at a meeting and speak. It is a nerve racking experience that takes many of us out of our comfort zone. I admire those that do. One speaking out represents 20 who feel similarly but didn’t. A 100 people speaking out is more like a mandate. I don’t understand why the council majority would not be guided by that.
A garage that will extend into Hudson street by 10 feet and dwarf Mount Carmel should not be built. All 3 options do just that. Also our mayor kept saying questions would be answered after all speakers made their statements. This did not happen. but of all the things that happened the worst and most frightening was Albert’s vcomplete loss of control directing his anger at Mr. Glazer. The gentleman was speaking from emotion as he had just witnessed the previous speaker who was voicing her concerns in a heartfelt manner. All totally acceptable. Mr. Glazer was at a loss as to why the council majority was pushing forward regardless of public opinion. He asked if this was due to the upcoming elections. We all think that this may be part of it. The deputy mayor was so angry, I actually thought the police might be called. It also sounded threatening and that is very serious. We’ have to hear about being civil and not applauding regularly. I truly am appalled that the mayor runs civility meetings. But to have an elected official be the biggest offender is most troubling. A public apology isn’t enough. He needs to step down.
Please understand that 10 feet is the lowest estimate / a guess because the site plan shows two digits on the line which shows how much Hudson street will be reduced. The print is not clear. It’s somewhere in two digits. It may be 12, it may be 14, it may be minimum 10. We are just guessing when we say 10. This council and Village Administration has been VERY SECRETIVE about how much Hudson Street will be encroached as no resident would want that. Officially they ares till calling it ‘cantilever over sidewalk’, they are not admitting that they have plans to give up half of the Hudson Street. It may not be illegal, but it’s very close.
Big Al is a bigger a–hole than the mayor.
10:14
You are a tough guy calling someone an a-hole anonymously.
i’d say it to his face if i didn’t think he would threaten to sue me
Please try to keep your comments to the facts, without personal attacks.
Personal attacks and innuendo are part of the reason good people stay out of politics.
Well Ridgewood Taxpayer it did seem to stop the 3 Amigos. They give as good as they get at council meeting and even on this blog if not directly then by the surrogates
Well try to rise above it.
If you have a valid argument you can make your point without personal attacks.
I actually think it gives people more credibility.
Don’t be a hater.
Well 3:29 I guess al is not going to ask you to go fly with him in his plane. If does , don’t do it.