Bergen County awards the Village of Ridgewood with $263,500 of Open Space and Historic Preservation Trust funds

Picture ID from left to right: Councilman Paul Aronsohn, Freeholder Vernon Walton, Freeholder Julie O’Brien, County Executive Dennis McNerney, Councilwoman Anne Zusy, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Keith Killion


Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the Board of Chosen Freeholders are pleased to announce that the Village of Ridgewood has been authorized to receive a total of $263,500 from Bergen County’s Open Space and Historic Preservation Trust Funds. This project will repair approximately 10,400 square feet of green tile roofing, which are important to the building’s design and are in deteriorated condition.

The railroad station complex is located in Garber Square, Ridgewood. It was erected in 1915-16 and was later owned by the village of Ridgewood in 1967.

Schools Out For Summer......................

Last Day of Instruction

The last day of instruction and RHS graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 24. Graduation is at 5 p.m.

June 6, 1944: D-Day

June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.

http://www.army.mil/d-day/

New Jersey cops bust up widespread prostitution ring

RAMSEY, NJ - A large-scale prostitution ring operating throughout the Bergen and Rockland County areas was shut down yesterday, authorities say.

The reported ringleader, John Lanza, 42, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the charge of promoting prostitution. Also arrested, on the charge of engaging in prostitution, were Wol Lee, 28, of Queens, NY, and Hye Yeun Bang, 37, also of Queens.

According to authorities, the arrest stemmed from an investigation in which John Lanza was operating a large scale prostitution organization throughout the Bergen and Rockland County areas. Utilizing Internet advertisements and area hotels, Lanza would arrange for encounters where persons would either engage in or facilitate prostitution.

The arrests came about as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Ramsey Police Department, under the direction Chief Bryan Gurney; numerous local law enforcment officers from the Bergen County Police Department and the police departments of Fort Lee, Saddle River, Hillsdale, Rochelle Park, River Vale, Park Ridge, Ridgewood, Bogota, and Tenafly; and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Task Force.

The suspects have all been released on their own recognizance.

http://blogofbile.com/2009/06/04/non-crime-new-jersey-cops-bust-up-widespread-prostitution-ring/

Chris Christie : Join Me ,Thursday, June 11 for a rally with my good friend, Governor Mitt Romney, to kick-off our general election campaign!

Jon Corzine has created an absolute mess in Trenton. We’re going to change Trenton and we’re going to start by changing Governors. I’m so proud to be leading our party and excited to have such a great team of Assembly, Freeholder and local candidates all over New Jersey who are ready to cut taxes, lower spending, restore pride and make New Jersey an affordable place to live again.

We can’t win this fight alone, though. We need to rebuild the state party to help me defeat Governor Corzine. I hope you’ll join me next Thursday, June 11 for a rally with my good friend, Governor Mitt Romney, to kick-off our general election campaign to Take Back New Jersey. The rally is from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Robert Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center right off the Parkway in Holmdel.

This is our first chance to send a loud and clear message to Governor Corzine and make it clear that we’re ready for a change. We can turn our state into a job leader again. We can put the taxpayers first. We can reign in a government that has grown too big and too expensive. But I need your help. Join our campaign to Take Back New Jersey and join Gov. Mitt Romney and me next Thursday.

Chris Christie

Paid for by The New Jersey Republican State Committee, John Bennett Treasurer

It will look beautiful!

Valley Phase1. A gleaming modern structure that will stand proudly above the tree lined streets of Ridgewood, overlooking BF Middle School and surrounding homes. A monument to the latest medical technology that money can buy.

Unfortunately, those who attended the Public Hearing on Tuesday June 2 also discovered that Phase 1 will take 6 years to build and it is expected that 20 trucks and 40 buses PER HOUR will be rumbling through Village streets during the long construction process.

The hearing continues on June 8th in the BF Auditorium 7:30pm.

the Village of Ridgewood :Uninspired Turnout Marks Primary

Primary Election Results - Ridgewood polls

Republican

Governor
Rick Merkt = 21
Chris Christie = 679
Steven M Lonegan = 512

Members of the General Assebly (2)
David C. Russo = 632
Scott T. Rumana = 585
Anthony W. Rottino = 444
Joseph A Caruso = 468


Members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (2)
John Driscoll Jr. = 620
Robert Hermansen = 669
Arthur E. Lavis = 410
James W. Feeney = 477
State Comittee (Male)
Benedict A Focarino = 668

State Committee (Female)
Eleanor S. Nisley = 614
Pearl Spector = 403

Democratic

Governor
Roger Bacon = 15
Jeff Boss = 7
Carl A bergmanson = 22
Jon S Corzine = 272

Members of the General Assembly
John Agostinelli = 241
Mark Bombase = 256

Members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Julie O'Brien = 249
Vernon C Wlaton = 236

State Committee (Male)
Kevin O'Connor = 239
Daniel Ortega = 233
John Susino = 230
Omar Rodriguez = 236
Jack Drakeford = 226

State Committee (Female)
Lorrain Joewono = 232
Violet DeVries Etler = 236
June Montag = 232
Eileen DeBari = 236
Lynne B. Hurwitz = 237

the Village of Ridgewood : Man about town ...

Graydon Pool Opening Day
Free Admission to All Ridgewood Residents
Opening Day Celebration - Pool patrons can welcome in the new summer swim season with an opening day celebration on Saturday, June 6th, beginning at noon (rain date will be Sunday, June 7th). It’s sure to be magical with children’s entertainment and gifts. This opening celebration offers free admission to all Ridgewood residents. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Farmer's Market Opens 6/28
Chamber of Commerce
9am to 3pm at the Train Station - every Sunday through October

send us your event onlyonesmallvoice@gmail.com

the Village of Ridgewood : 6/3 Update: NJ Transit ADA Construction Project

The latest information from NJ Transit is:

6/1 -

1. The sidewalk along Franklin Ave., under the Train Trestle is closed to the public until the end of the construction project. Access from east to west will be limited to the existing pedestrian underpass at the south end of the train complex. Please do NOT walk in the street under the trestle to get to the West Side.

2. One traffic lane will be closed on Franklin Ave. due to construction. NJ Transit will hire Ridgewood police to ensure traffic continues to flow through this busy intersection.

3. The 'green' island in the parking lot is being reconfigured to create new parking spaces. The out bound tracks will be moved, eliminating some parking spaces. With the island reconfiguration, we will be able to maintain our current number of parking spaces. This part of the project is taking longer than anticipated due to finding a gas line that will need to be redirected.

4. The Shuttle Bus will wait for the NJ Transit Train at 6:52 PM to arrive (in case it is late) to ensure that riders who need the bus will be able to get on to it.

the Village of Ridgewood : 2009 Street Paving Schedule Begins Wednesday, June 3

Ridgewood are advised that street paving work will begin on Wednesday, June 3 at various locations. This work will involve new curbs and may cause some minor inconveniences.

PHASE 1: Van Buren St., Sterling Pl., Sollas Ct..

Locations to follow: Ethelbert Pl., Walton St., Wyndemere Ave., Alpine Terr., Cowell Ct., Shelton Rd., Belmont Rd., Laurel Rd., Grove St., and N.Monroe St.

Ridgewood's David Russo along with Scott Rumana win GOP 40th Legislative District

GOP incumbents David Russo and Scott Rumana easily won the Republican Assembly nominations in the 40th Legislative District.

The challengers Anthony Rottino and Joseph A. Caruso, who were backed by former Passaic County GOP Chairman Peter Murphy. That post is now held by Rumana, and the primary race became heated, with numerous legal claims being filed , but not much in the way of issues were discussed.

The winners will face Democrats John Agostinelli and Mark Bombace also of Ridgewood, who were unopposed in their party's primary.

Christie wins GOP primary for NJ governor

By ANGELA DELLI SANTI – 1 hour ago

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie (KRIS'-tee) has won the Republican nomination for New Jersey governor and will face incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine (KOR'-zyn) in November.

Christie defeated former Bogota (ba-GOH'-tah) Mayor Steve Lonegan (LON'-eh-gan) and Assemblyman Richard Merkt (merkt) in Tuesday's primary. The Associated Press called the race based on an analysis of partial election results.

Christie is trying to become the first Republican elected in a New Jersey statewide race since 1997.

The 46-year-old Mendham resident built a reputation as a corruption fighter during the seven years he spent as the state's top federal law enforcement official under President George W. Bush.

Corzine faced token opposition in the Democratic primary. Vice President Joe Biden appeared with the 62-year-old former U.S. senator to formally launch his re-election bid after polls closed Tuesday night.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Incumbent New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (KOR'-zyn) has won the state's Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will seek his second term in November.

Corzine easily defeated three little-known competitors Tuesday in a low-key primary election. The Associated Press called the race based on an analysis of partial election results.

The 62-year-old will have a tougher challenge in November. Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie (KRIS'-tee) and former Bogota (ba-GOH'-tah) Mayor Steve Lonegan (LON'-eh-gan) are battling for the Republican nomination.

Corzine is a former U.S. senator and ex-CEO at Wall Street investment firm Goldman Sachs. The wealthy Illinois native spent $40 million on his first gubernatorial campaign in 2005.

He kicked off his campaign in West Orange on Tuesday night with Vice President Joe Biden. Another rally is planned Thursday with rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

the Ridgewood Blog Speaks to Filmmaker Bob Bowdon on the Cartel

We spoke with Bob Bowdon a bit on Tuesday and he was amazed with the response he had gotten so far. Seemed to him that this issue was like and accident waiting to happen. the feed back has been very positive he said. The movie seems to have galvanised all the people that sense that there is something a miss in our vast public education bureaucracy ,that the focus has long since shifted from the education children to indoctrination and vast make work projects and schemes . Its not about learning its about spending.

PJ Blogger

http://www.thecartelmovie.com/

Polls open for NJ primary

The Associated Press

http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090602_ap_pollsopenfornjprimary.html

TRENTON, N.J. - Polls opened Tuesday for New Jersey's primary election where a crime-busting former U.S. Attorney and a conservative former North Jersey mayor are seeking the Republican nomination for governor.

Chris Christie has voted in Mendham Township. His opponent, Steve Lonegan, plans to vote later in the day.

GOP Assemblyman Rick Merkt has trailed both in polls.

Gov. Jon S. Corzine faces token opposition in the Democratic primary. Vice President Joe Biden plans to join Corzine to formally launch his re-election bid after the polls close at 8 p.m.

There are also mayoral primaries in Camden, Atlantic City and Edison and several contested state Assembly races.

http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090602_ap_pollsopenfornjprimary.html