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New Report Ranks New Jersey Bottom Five in Economic Outlook

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Apr 17, 2018

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Trenton NJ, Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) on Tuesday responded to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that ranks New Jersey as having the fifth-worst economic outlook in the country. The 11th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index ranks every states’ economic outlook based on fifteen policy variables like tax rates and labor policies; New Jersey is ranked 46.

“This report reaffirms what we’re reminded of every Tax Day – New Jersey residents are taxed too much and have nothing to show for it except an economy in dire straits with one of the highest out-migrations in the country,” said AFP-NJ State Director Erica Jedynak, who also serves as ALEC’s Private Sector Chair for the Garden State. “The economic situation will only worsen as more beleaguered New Jersey families scramble for the exit. If state and local leaders hope to reverse these trends we must begin to implement policies that provide tax relief and expand worker freedoms.”

“As states compete with each other for much-needed human and financial capital, there is generally a clear trend in favor of taxpayer-friendly, market-oriented reforms across the United States,” said Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Vice President for the Center for State Fiscal Reform at ALEC. “Unfortunately for the hardworking taxpayers of New Jersey, the Garden State is once again heading in the wrong direction with the discussion of tax increases. The new rankings show New Jersey is stuck in the bottom five in economic outlook because of high taxes, overwhelming government regulation and cronyism.”

“New Jersey’s poor ranking was well earned and is much deserved. It continues to tax and spend itself into obscurity,” said Senator Joe Pennacchio, who also serves as ALEC’s Public Sector Chair for New Jersey. “Governor Murphy’s first budget raises taxes 2 billion dollars and increased spending by 8 percent. People are fleeing our State leaving behind their families and communities. Whoever is left must shoulder an even higher tax burden. Not fair.”

 

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Two Wyckoff middle School Students Missing

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April 18,2018

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Wyckoff NJ, Special Announcement–missing students–information requested. Two middle school students, Lia Callahan and Daniella Fernino, were last seen walking off the middle school campus at 3:15pm. The school administration, staff, and the girls’ families have been working with Wyckoff police in the search effort. We have found evidence that this was a planned departure from school. If you know any information about the students, please call Wyckoff police at 201-891-2121. We appreciate your prayers for the girls and their families at this time.

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New Jersey is currently ranked 49th in the United States for its economic performance

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April 18,2018

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Arlington VA , The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today released the much anticipated 2018 edition of Rich States, Poor States. Utah again earns the top spot for states with the best economic outlook, followed by Idaho, Indiana, North Dakota and Arizona. Several states’ success in increased rankings can be tied directly to the success of federal tax reform and the resources it gave to lawmakers to cut taxes at the state level.

The 11th edition of Rich States, Poor States is characterized by great movement in state economic performance and outlook as a result of federal tax reform and the resulting actions of certain states.

Biggest movement in rankings: 

Biggest Gainers
Spots Gained
Biggest Losers
Spots Fell
Idaho
8
Tennessee
7
Georgia
6
South Carolina
6
Connecticut
6
Pennsylvania
5
Nebraska
4
Texas
5
Arizona
3
Illinois
6

The 15 economic policy variables used by the authors—top economist Jonathan Williams, White House Advisors Art Laffer and Stephen Moore—to  rank the economic outlook of states have shown over time to be among the most influential variables for state growth. The top ten and bottom ten states for 2018 are:

Overall Economic Outlook for 2018

Top Ten
Bottom Ten
1. Utah
2. Idaho
3. Indiana
4. North Dakota
5. Arizona
6. Florida
7. North Carolina
8. Wyoming
9. South Dakota
10. Virginia
41. Oregon
42. Maine
43. Montana
44. Minnesota
45. Hawaii
46. New Jersey
47. California
48. Illinois
49. Vermont
50. New York

“The untold story of federal tax reform is its impact at the state level, where the vast majority of states are now enjoying unexpected revenue gains,” said Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Vice President of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform. “This trend is empowering additional pro-growth tax reform efforts that will provide an added level of benefits for hard-working taxpayers. As states compete with each other for much-needed human and financial capital, there is a clear trend in favor of taxpayer-friendly, market-oriented reforms.”

“The shakeup in rankings is exciting and a testament to how states are always competing to offer the most pro-growth tax climate. When states compete on the merits of good public policy, ultimately the taxpayer ends up being the real winner,” said North Carolina State Rep. and National Chairman Jason Saine.

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In the past five years alone, 30 states have significantly reduced their tax burdens. Those that fail to adapt to this competitive environment can fall behind by simply standing still. The facts remain clear that pro-growth policies are working and there is a clear trend in favor of market-oriented reforms.

Rich States, Poor States examines the latest trends in state economic growth. The data ranks the 2018 economic outlook of states using 15 equally weighted policy variables, including various tax rates, regulatory burdens and labor policies. The 11th edition examines trends over the last few decades that have helped or hurt states’ economies.

Used by state lawmakers across America since 2008, Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, is authored by White House Advisor and economist Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, White House Advisor and Economist Stephen Moore, and Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the American Legislative Exchange Council Center for State Fiscal Reform.

To download a copy of Rich States, Poor States and to see individual state data, visitrichstatespoorstates.org

      Overview (2018 Edition)
METRIC VALUE RANK
Cumulative GDP Growth, 2006 – 2016 23.7% 41st
Cumulative Domestic Migration, 2007 – 2016 -516,326 46th
Non-Farm Employment Growth, 2006 – 2016 0.54% 42nd
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The Ridgewood Police Department is pleased to announce the 5th annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy

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April 18,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is pleased to announce the 5th annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy scheduled from Friday June 22nd through Friday June 29th 2018, at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. The Academy is open to Ridgewood residents entering 5th 6th and 7th grades in the fall of 2018.
Last year’s academy featured demonstrations from The Ridgewood Police Department, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 and Bomb Squad, Police Motorcycles, Ridgewood Emergency Services, FBI, Ridgewood Fire Department, State Police Helicopter landing, Tactical driving, as well as demonstrations from various other agencies. A field trip to the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Complex in Mahwah is also scheduled.
Applications will be available online in community pass.
For more information contact Lt.Glenn Ender [email protected]

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Governor Murphy Signs “Motor Voter” Legislation ,ending Graveyard Shifts

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April 18,2018
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Trenton NJ, Right on the heels of a former New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission clerk pleading guilty to operating a scheme in which he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in payments in return for allowing over 200 people to obtain permits and licenses without passing required exams.
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Governor Phil Murphy signed into law one of the most expansive Automatic Voter Registration policies in the nation, claiming to be strengthening and enhancing voting rights for eligible New Jersey residents, illegal aliens ,criminals and con artists.

In a press release Murphy claimed , “Today, New Jersey proudly joins a select group of states – 11 plus the District of Columbia – that have enacted automatic voter registration to expand and protect the voting rights of their citizens,” said Governor Murphy. “This stands in stark contrast to those whose only interest lays in restricting voting rights and suppressing voters’ voices. In New Jersey, we recognize our democracy is stronger when more people are given the opportunity to participate and when the residents of our state are empowered to be part of the democratic process.”

The irony is that no ID is required to vote , but getting and ID now makes you eligible to vote.

The legislation, A2014, or Motor Voter ,requires the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to automatically register to vote any eligible person who applies for a permit, license, or ID card unless the applicant declines the automatic voter registration. The MVC’s chief administrator is required to ensure that all information necessary for voter registration is collected and promptly transmitted electronically to the Secretary of State, with an exception if a person declined to register to vote.

Additionally, the bill expands automatic voter registration to any other state agency that collects proof of voter eligibility, as verified by the Secretary of State. Upon the Secretary’s approval, the agency may implement automatic voter registration for eligible individuals. The agency must comply to the extent applicable, as determined by the Secretary, with the procedures for automatic voter registration established in the bill for the MVC. New Jersey is now only the fourth state to take this additional step.

So no more hanging around grave yards and cemeteries to register voters in New Jersey.

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Murphy removes Respected Wall Streeter and Pension Reformer Tom Byrne from State Investment Council

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April 18,2018

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Trenton NJ, Gov. Phil Murphy has removed Tom Byrne from his position on the State Investment Council, which he had held since 2010.Former Gov. Chris Christie appointed Byrne, who is managing director of Byrne Asset Management.

Byrne founded Byrne Asset Management in 1998. He serves as the Managing Director and Head of Equity Portfolio Management and brings over 35 years experience in the securities industry to his clients.

In early 1987, Byrne published a book on the relationship between stock index futures and the stock market, warning readers that “the stock market may well eventually crash” and that stock index futures “might accelerate it”. In 1988, he served as a member of the Brady Commission staff that reported to President Reagan on the causes of the 1987 stock market crash.

Byrne has been a critic of the current New Jersey pension system and come under fire from unions. Republicans expressed concern over the ouster of Byrne, who’s the son of the late Gov. Brendan Byrne and a onetime chair of the state’s Democratic Committee. The state pension commission warned pension and health benefits will eat up roughly a quarter of the state operating budget by 2023 if state officials don’t undertake difficult reforms.

With Byrnes help the state pension-system investments are up 8.6 percent during the 2017 fiscal year, according to the New Jersey State Investment Council. The returns are even more impressive over the past 12 months, topping 15 percent.

Byrne also won praise from union officials who serve on the investment council for helping to broker a compromise that cut down on the fees paid to outside money managers. However Byrne’s work on Gov. Christie’s bipartisan pension panel eventually cost him backing from public employee unions and his moderate views convinced New Jersey Democrats he’s not ‘Blue’ enough.

“Tom Byrne is one of the smartest people in government finance on either side of the aisle in New Jersey,” said state Senator Declan O’Scanlon, R-13th District, in a statement. “Tom has integrity. He is one of the few people in Trenton who isn’t afraid to say ‘no’ to the unions. He is a fierce and fair advocate for pensioners and taxpayers alike.

“This is not the kind of public servant we should be losing,” O’Scanlon said. “I am very concerned that the Murphy administration seems to be purging qualified, intelligent public servants – with no regard to the high caliber of work they have done for the people of New Jersey, and the continued value they are throwing away.”

Byrne, said publicly since November that he intended to resign by June 30 and that the governor was more than welcome to replace him sooner.

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Concerned Residents of Ridgewood endorse Mayor Susan Knudsen and Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon for re-election to the Village Council

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The Valley Hospital Issue Is NOT Finished

The Village Council Election on May 8 Is Critical

CRR Supports Candidates Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon,

The Concerned Residents of Ridgewood are thrilled to endorse Mayor Susan Knudsen and Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon for re-election to the Village Council.
We endorsed Susan and Mike in 2014 in the hope that they would help prevent the irrational overdevelopment at the Valley Hospital site in Ridgewood, and with their support, we have prevailed. Last year, Valley finally decided to move their main campus to Paramus, and then agreed that the Village Council can rewrite the hospital zone ordinance to prevent further expansion of the Ridgewood campus.

Although the terms of the settlement are 100% to our liking, there is still work to be done. We need the Council to continue to transform the legal settlement into an effective Village Master Plan and Ordinance. If the community lets its guard down–before future plans are codified–we believe our Village is NOT FULLY PROTECTED against future overdevelopment at the Ridgewood site. The incoming Council will appoint new members to the Planning Board, which is rewriting the Master Plan, and it will finalize our settlement by rewriting and adopting the new H-Zone Ordinance governing the Ridgewood Campus.
Susan and Mike Have Protected Our Village
Susan and Mike have been steadfast defenders of rational development throughout the protracted Valley legal process. Under their leadership as mayor and deputy mayor, the Council bravely stood up for the Village in court, and they remained firm in their support of a settlement that was sensible for Ridgewood.

Susan and Mike took other important steps to protect the Village from further irrational development threats. They acted to rescind Ordinance #3066, originally designed and put in place to facilitate Valley’s expansion, but also paving the way for the high-density housing projects now being built in Ridgewood. Susan and Mike both voted against these high-density projects. We feel their votes demonstrate a strong understanding of the appropriate size and scope of development in Ridgewood and reflect what Ridgewood taxpayers want.

Susan and Mike have also shown themselves to be good stewards of our tax dollars. They took office after a massive theft of parking meter revenues was uncovered, and they have worked to put better control processes in place for now as well as for the future. They have worked with Council colleagues and department heads to keep annual budget increases well below the 2% cap mandated by the state.
Important Dates to Remember
Tuesday, April 17: The last chance to register to vote for this election is this Tuesday. Register at the Village Clerk’s office in Village Hall from 8:30am-4:30pm, or at Ridgewood Library from 430-9pm.
Monday, April 30: The League of Women Voters is hosting a candidates’ night at 7:30pm at Village Hall. This is a chance to form your own opinion of the candidates.
Tuesday, May 8: Please VOTE on Election Day; polls are open 6am-8pm.
PLEASE VOTE for SUSAN KNUDSEN and MICHAEL SEDON on Election Day May 8 to ensure a bright future for Ridgewood.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. Please also forward this message to your friends and neighbors.
Regards,
Pete McKenna
President
Concerned Residents of Ridgewood

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They Are Running for the Doors, Geber Foods Plans Exit from New Jersey

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April 17,2018

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Florham Park NJ, in what looks like the first of many, baby food giant Gerber food said Monday that it will be closing its headquarters in Florham Park and moving to Arlington, Virginia, beginning the transition in January 2019.

Gerber will move operations to the same building as its sister company Nestle USA, which also recently relocated to the Washington D.C. area, the company said in a statement.

This leaves close to 180 New Jerseyans will be out of a job mostly in corporate positions such as marketing, finance and HR. The company will offer a chance to relocate, as well as severance and outpatient support for those that can’t make the move.

A congratulations to Governor Murphy , who’s policies seem destine to produce the final mass exodus of companies and labor from the state of New Jersey.

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Ridgewood League of Women’s Voters Village Council Candidate Forum Promises Fireworks

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April 15,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood League of Women’s Voters will hold a Village Council Candidate Forum on Monday April 30 at Village Hall at  131 N Maple Ave, in Ridgewood in the Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room.

There are four candidates for Village Council vying for two seats ; challengers Alexander Harwin  and Janice Willett face off against Mayor Susan Knudsen and Deputy Mayor Mike Sedon.

According to the league the candidates will read a back ground statement and then answer questions submitted by the League of Women Voters and members of the community .

While the league continues to bill itself as a ‘non partisan” organization with Crystal Matsibekker, President , Jane Shinozuka, Vice President, Ellie Gruber, Membership Chair , most outsiders view the league as another far leftists agenda driven organization with former Mayor Paul Aronsohn as the puppet master.

The league currently supports leftist causes such as “climate change “, illegals voting , claims there is no voter fraud (lol) , the Dream act, gun confiscation, illegal immigration, and Obamacare .

It will be interesting to watch if the league manufactures softball questions for Alexandra Harwin  an Aronsohn protégé  or it actually asks relevant questions about issues facing the Village of Ridgewood .

Observers say watch carefully for a stacked audience looking to attack the mayor with the usual litany of “nepotism, and wasteful spending “, while waving the rainbow flag and promoting over development and destruction of the Village of Ridgewood.

The forum will be broadcast on cable 77,fios 34 and streamed live on YouTube .

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Reminder Ridgewood Water Customers are on Stage II restrictions

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April 15,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water Customers, Stage II restrictions (2 days per week irrigation) were imposed in June 2016 and are still in effect in Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Without these restrictions, the use of drinking water for irrigation will continue increasing toward levels that are unsustainable regardless of drought conditions. To reverse this trend, an ordinance was approved by the Village Council on April 12, 2017 to amend the provisions governing Watering and Water Emergencies in the Village of Ridgewood Code. Changes include:

Making 2 days per week irrigation permanent year round,
Restricting irrigation hours to limit losses to evaporation,
Restricting irrigation using private wells to 2 days a week,
Adding new exemptions, including drip irrigation and smart controllers.

This ordinance became effective on May 2, 2017 and applies only to Ridgewood, but it is expected that the Boroughs of Glen Rock and Midland Park, and the Township of Wyckoff will enact similar rules as they have in the past. Questions can be directed to Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5521 or [email protected].

*Exemptions will not be granted June 1st through September 20th, unless the work is required as part of new construction.

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RIDGEWOOD RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Q1 INSPECTIONS SHOW NON UNSATISFACTORY RATED

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RIDGEWOOD RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Q1 2018 Regulated by N.J.A.C. 8:24 and Village of Ridgewood Ordinance Chapter 156

Establishment Types Risk Type 1 Serves or sells only prepackaged foods or prepares only non–potentially hazardous foods.

Risk Type 2 Cooks and serves products immediately; practices hot and cold holding of potentially hazardous foods; limited preparation of potentially hazardous foods.

Risk Type 3 Extensive menu requiring the handling of raw ingredients; Complex preparation that requires cooking, cooling and reheating of at least three or more potentially hazardous foods.

Risk Type 4 Conducts specialized processing to control the proliferation of disease causing organisms; this may include smoking, curing, canning, bottling, acidification or reduced oxygen packaging.

Inspection Evaluations The retail food establishment operator shall post the most recent evaluation placard in a conspicuous place so the public may view the placard. The evaluation placard shall identify that the establishment is one of the following:

Satisfactory The establishment has been found to be operating in substantial compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:24 and Chapter 156 of Village Ordinances.

Conditionally Satisfactory The establishment has been found not to be operating in substantial compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:24 and Chapter 156 of Village Ordinances. Due to the nature of these violations, a re-inspection is required and will be conducted.

Unsatisfactory The establishment has been found to be operating in violation of N.J.A.C. 8:24 and Chapter 156 of Village Ordinances and the violation(s) constitute gross unsanitary or unsafe conditions which pose an imminent health hazard. The Health Department shall institute necessary measures provided by law to assure that the establishment does not prepare or serve food until the establishment is reevaluated and the conditions which warranted the unsatisfactory evaluation no longer exist.

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The Best Jobs You Can Obtain With A Tech Education

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April 14,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Everyone wants to get a great job after they get out of college. Just remember that you’ll first need to obtain the right education. You’ll also want to choose a job that will remain in high demand for the rest of your life. The good news is that there are plenty of good jobs that you can acquire with a tech education. Which jobs are the best? You’ll learn more about the best technology jobs of this year below.

Software Developer

First and foremost, you should understand that a tech education can get you a job as a software developer. This is undoubtedly one of the highest paying tech jobs in the industry. On average, software developers can make more than $100,000 each year. And, the unemployment rate among these professionals is immensely low. As a software developer, you’ll be able to create your own programs. You can work for a big corporation or go it alone. Either way, this is definitely one of the best jobs you can obtain.

Information Security Analyst

There is no doubt that cybersecurity is growing more and more important. After all, more companies are getting compromised each and every day. This is why it is absolutely pertinent for companies to have the most skilled security analysts on their team. As an information security analyst, you can make as much as $92,000 a year. The unemployment rate for these professions is just over 3%. Suffice to say, this is one of the best jobs you could ever acquire with a technology education.

IT Managers

As the name suggests, IT managers are responsible for managing the IT needs of a company. Being an IT manager is a tough job, but it is definitely profitable. With this type of career, you’ll be able to earn as much as $135,800. Plus, the unemployment rate for IT managers is below 3%. In this line of work, you’ll need to teach your colleagues how to get rid of advanced Mac cleaner pop up and troubleshoot other common problems. Your company will depend on you to keep their IT systems up and running efficiently.

Web Developer

Every website in the world was created by some type of web developer. Of course, some are more skilled than others. Being a website developer is great, because you’ll have the freedom to create your own masterpiece. This type of job has a slightly higher unemployment rate, but the salary is still good. Plus, the amount of schooling needed is far less than you might imagine. If you excel in this line of work, you can make as much as $66,000 a year.

Computer Programmer

Finally, there is the computer programmer. This is one of the most common reasons people acquire a tech education. When you become a computer programmer, you’ll have the ability to earn as much as $80,000 each and every year. The unemployment rate is pretty low too. Suffice to say, now is one of the best times to get a tech education. Just be sure to go into a career that will serve you well for the rest of your life.

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Village of Ridgewood Yardwaste collection begins on April 16th

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April 14,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Heather Mailander  issued a special update on a special pickup for tree limbs and branches . The Parks and Street Departments have finished Area A, Area B, and Area C for the special pickup for the tree limbs/branches.  The pickup in Area D has begun and will continue until all of the streets in Area D have been picked up.  If you live in Area D, please have all of your tree limbs/branches at the curbline (not blocking your sidewalks) by this date.   Please do not place yardwaste at the curb during this pickup, because it will not be picked up.  Yardwaste collection begins on April 16th.  Please check the Village website, under My Village Services, to determine your yardwaste collection day.

As a reminder, the crews will remove the limbs and branches from every street in each section only once and after this pickup has taken place, there will be no additional pickups for these tree limbs and branches.

Early bird discounted registration for Graydon Pool will take place April 1st through April 30th
.  Please click on the picture of Graydon Pool at the top of the Village website to register at discounted prices.

The final voter registration for the May 8th Municipal Election, for Village Councilmembers, will take place on April 17, 2018.   Voter registration will take place in the Village Clerk’s Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and then voter registration will continue in the lobby of the Ridgewood Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  This is for new voter registrations only or if you have moved into or within Ridgewood, it is an opportunity for you to re-register with your new address.

Enjoy the warmer weather at the Village’s annual Earth Day Fair and Daffodil Festival, which is sponsored by the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee and the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands, along with the Village Recycling Department.  This event will take place on April 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, and will feature recycling information, games, educational displays, crafts, music by Blue Plate Special, a petting zoo, a daffy dog parade and more!

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Ridgewood Library Donor Appreciation Event; When Bad Art happens to Good People

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April 13,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Special Friends of the Library Donor Appreciation Event on Friday, May 11 at 6:30pm. Wine & cheese reception and live jazz followed by a live staged reading of the Tony Award-winning play ART and talkback with the cast: Diane Carlin Sims, Mark Kaplan and Ciaran Sheehan. *This is an invitation-only event. Invitations will be sent to Friends’ Donors; *registration is required. If you would like to donate to the Friends and be added to the invitation list, please visit the Friends webpage or stop by any Library service desk. https://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/friends Questions: [email protected]

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Bergen County Historical Society : Come to the Party – Manners and Music in 18th Century Society

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BCHS Docent & Interpretation Meeting:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 7:30 pm **
Topic: Come to the Party – Manners and Music in 18th Century Society

April 13,2018

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River Edge NJ, For anyone interested in volunteering at Historic New Bridge Landing events as a docent, greeter, operations personnel, or living-history interpreter in period dress, the Bergen County Historical Society sponsors the School of Interpretation to hone communication skills, familiarize volunteers with Bergen’s unique history, provide insight into the material culture of the past, and train volunteers in historical presentation.
In an age before LinkedIn or Facebook, professional and social connections happened at a dance, a soiree, or a society salon where the elite—and not so elite—gathered. This month, interpreters and accomplished period dancers Denise Piccino and Sue Braisted explore the decorum and rules of eighteenth century behavior and the part music played in the social rituals of the age.
Please meet at the Steuben House, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ.
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