In the kind of out-of-the-box thinking many feel we need around here A reader asks can I bring my own BYOB to Village Council meetings? It would increase the numbers in attendance, don't you think?
The Ridgewood Blog
Friday, January 07, 2011
Readers Suggest BYOB for Village Council Meetings
BYOB for Village Council Meetings
In the kind of out-of-the-box thinking many feel we need around here A reader asks can I bring my own BYOB to Village Council meetings? It would increase the numbers in attendance, don't you think?
In the kind of out-of-the-box thinking many feel we need around here A reader asks can I bring my own BYOB to Village Council meetings? It would increase the numbers in attendance, don't you think?
Congressman Scott Garrett: Internship Opportunities
Congressman Scott Garrett: Internship Opportunities
My district offices in Glen Rock and Newton are now accepting intern applications for the spring and summer semesters. The program is open to all college students, regardless of major. Cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Please contact Christina Garfinkle at 201-444-5454 for more information.
My district offices in Glen Rock and Newton are now accepting intern applications for the spring and summer semesters. The program is open to all college students, regardless of major. Cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Please contact Christina Garfinkle at 201-444-5454 for more information.
Towns losing money to illegal scavengers of valuable recyclables
Towns losing money to illegal scavengers of valuable recyclables
Friday, January 7, 2011
LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY JANUARY 7, 2011, 9:42 AM
BY HANNAN ADELY
THE RECORD
STAFF WRITER
In Garfield, residents can call the city to haul away a refrigerator left for scrap at the curb. But that doesn't mean the fridge will still be there when the DPW truck comes around.
And West Milford's recycling director now personally goes out early on recycling day to ensure his trucks aren't beaten to bulk items left for municipal collection.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/113059729_Towns_losing_money_to_trash_scroungers.html
Friday, January 7, 2011
LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY JANUARY 7, 2011, 9:42 AM
BY HANNAN ADELY
THE RECORD
STAFF WRITER
In Garfield, residents can call the city to haul away a refrigerator left for scrap at the curb. But that doesn't mean the fridge will still be there when the DPW truck comes around.
And West Milford's recycling director now personally goes out early on recycling day to ensure his trucks aren't beaten to bulk items left for municipal collection.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/113059729_Towns_losing_money_to_trash_scroungers.html
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS : Taxi Concession
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Requests for Proposals (RFP's) will be received by the Village of Ridgewood, in the Village Manager's Office, Level 5 Conference Room, at the Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, then publicly opened and read aloud for: "Request for Proposals
For
Taxi Concession
For the
Village of Ridgewood
And
Vicinity"
The Village of Ridgewood is seeking proposals for a Taxi Concession for the Village and surrounding area. The Concession shall operate out of the former baggage station building on North Broad Street adjacent to the New Jersey Transit railroad in the manner described in the Request for Proposals.
The RFP package may be obtained from the Office of the Village Manager, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, (201) 670-5500, extension No. 204. Proposal packages may be examined or picked up in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, Monday through Friday. Prospective respondents requesting proposal documents be mailed to them shall be responsible for providing their own postage/delivery service remuneration. No proposal forms shall be given out after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Prices quoted in the proposal must be net and exclusive of all Federal, State and Local Sales and Excise Taxes. Proposals may be submitted in person or by mail prior to the proposal opening, addressed to the Office of the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Village assumes no responsibility for loss or non-delivery of any proposal sent to it prior to the date and time stated for receipt of proposals.
Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the name of the respondent thereon and endorsed, "Request for Proposals for Taxi Concession for the Village of Ridgewood and Vicinity".
There will be a non-mandatory pre-submission conference scheduled to be held at the site (at the Taxi Stand Structure) on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM, prevailing time. Directions to the site may be obtained from the Village's website: www.ridgewoodnj.net
All respondents shall present satisfactory evidence of being authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. All respondents shall also provide a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate with their proposal. All respondents shall adhere to the requirements presented in the "Request for Proposals". The Village of Ridgewood reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or to accept a proposal, which in its judgment best serves the interest of the Village.
"RESPONDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF P.L.1975, C. 127. (NJAC 17:27) regarding Affirmative Action, and Executive Order No. 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity, as amended". A complete statement as to these requirements is included in the Request for Proposals.
By Order of the Village Manager
Requests for Proposals (RFP's) will be received by the Village of Ridgewood, in the Village Manager's Office, Level 5 Conference Room, at the Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, then publicly opened and read aloud for: "Request for Proposals
For
Taxi Concession
For the
Village of Ridgewood
And
Vicinity"
The Village of Ridgewood is seeking proposals for a Taxi Concession for the Village and surrounding area. The Concession shall operate out of the former baggage station building on North Broad Street adjacent to the New Jersey Transit railroad in the manner described in the Request for Proposals.
The RFP package may be obtained from the Office of the Village Manager, Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, (201) 670-5500, extension No. 204. Proposal packages may be examined or picked up in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, Monday through Friday. Prospective respondents requesting proposal documents be mailed to them shall be responsible for providing their own postage/delivery service remuneration. No proposal forms shall be given out after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Prices quoted in the proposal must be net and exclusive of all Federal, State and Local Sales and Excise Taxes. Proposals may be submitted in person or by mail prior to the proposal opening, addressed to the Office of the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Village assumes no responsibility for loss or non-delivery of any proposal sent to it prior to the date and time stated for receipt of proposals.
Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the name of the respondent thereon and endorsed, "Request for Proposals for Taxi Concession for the Village of Ridgewood and Vicinity".
There will be a non-mandatory pre-submission conference scheduled to be held at the site (at the Taxi Stand Structure) on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM, prevailing time. Directions to the site may be obtained from the Village's website: www.ridgewoodnj.net
All respondents shall present satisfactory evidence of being authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. All respondents shall also provide a copy of their New Jersey Business Registration Certificate with their proposal. All respondents shall adhere to the requirements presented in the "Request for Proposals". The Village of Ridgewood reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or to accept a proposal, which in its judgment best serves the interest of the Village.
"RESPONDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF P.L.1975, C. 127. (NJAC 17:27) regarding Affirmative Action, and Executive Order No. 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity, as amended". A complete statement as to these requirements is included in the Request for Proposals.
By Order of the Village Manager
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Both Houses look to make New Jersey More business Friendly
Both Houses look to make New Jersey More business Friendly
Both houses pass Back to Work bills
Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-East Orange) celebrated the passage of about 20 bills designed to create jobs and economic development throughout New Jersey, their self-described "Back to Work NJ" initiative. (Staff, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43950/both-houses-pass-back-work-nj-bills
Both houses pass Back to Work bills
Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-East Orange) celebrated the passage of about 20 bills designed to create jobs and economic development throughout New Jersey, their self-described "Back to Work NJ" initiative. (Staff, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43950/both-houses-pass-back-work-nj-bills
Readers Questions Sanity of 257 East Ridgewood Housing Project
Readers Questions Sanity of 257 East Ridgewood Housing Project
I am a life-long Ridgewood resident (+40years) and am very upset by this. Our Village Govt is hungry, having made too many promises to the town's workers and it doesnt have the guts to ask us for the real money to pay for everything that is going on here.
If this project goes through, others will follow and we will have Hoboken or Hackensack in no time. Look at other commercial properties while you are out driving. The really big ones are usually only 4 levels. People are forgetting the fair amount of Ridgewood Ave that will now have a large building facing it and the 70 parking spots already there that will be lost. This is a joke and our town must be in a pretty tough spot if they think this is a good idea.
I am a life-long Ridgewood resident (+40years) and am very upset by this. Our Village Govt is hungry, having made too many promises to the town's workers and it doesnt have the guts to ask us for the real money to pay for everything that is going on here.
If this project goes through, others will follow and we will have Hoboken or Hackensack in no time. Look at other commercial properties while you are out driving. The really big ones are usually only 4 levels. People are forgetting the fair amount of Ridgewood Ave that will now have a large building facing it and the 70 parking spots already there that will be lost. This is a joke and our town must be in a pretty tough spot if they think this is a good idea.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY.
......WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS...THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC...WESTERN LONG
ISLAND...AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS...SNOW...WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS...GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES...GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES...BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING...AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT...SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS...THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC...WESTERN LONG
ISLAND...AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS...SNOW...WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS...GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES...GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES...BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING...AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT...SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS...THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC...WESTERN LONG
ISLAND...AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS...SNOW...WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS...GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES...GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES...BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING...AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT...SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATIONS...THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NYC...WESTERN LONG
ISLAND...AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS...SNOW...WHICH MAY BE HEAVY FOR A PERIOD LATE FRIDAY
MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.
* ACCUMULATIONS...GENERALLY 2 TO 5 INCHES.
* VISIBILITIES...GENERALLY 1 TO 3 MILES...BUT 1/2 MILE OR LESS IN
HEAVIER SNOW BAND.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW BEGINS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVIER BAND
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AND TRANSLATE EAST LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO
THE EVENING...AND MAY IMPACT AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING TRAVEL. THE
TIMING OF THE BAND COULD CHANGE A BIT...SO PLEASE MONITOR
UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
DISTRICT TO HAVE EMERGENCY MINIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
DISTRICT TO HAVE EMERGENCY MINIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, Friday, January 7, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be on an Emergency Minimum Day schedule.
All students will attend school and be dismissed at the following times:
RED Program - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Kindergarten AM Classes - 8:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Kindergarten PM Classes - CANCELLED
Grades 1 - 5 - 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grades 6 - 8 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Grades 9 - 12 - 7:47 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cafeterias will not operate and lunches will not be provided at all schools. Bus schedules will be adjusted to meet these timeframes.
Thank you and have a good evening.
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, Friday, January 7, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be on an Emergency Minimum Day schedule.
All students will attend school and be dismissed at the following times:
RED Program - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Kindergarten AM Classes - 8:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Kindergarten PM Classes - CANCELLED
Grades 1 - 5 - 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grades 6 - 8 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Grades 9 - 12 - 7:47 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cafeterias will not operate and lunches will not be provided at all schools. Bus schedules will be adjusted to meet these timeframes.
Thank you and have a good evening.
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools
Ridgewood Planning Board creates an AH-1 zone specifically for property at 234 South Broad St
Ridgewood Planning Board creates an AH-1 zone specifically for property at 234 South Broad St
Ridgewood drafts COAH ordinance
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
BY MICHAEL SEDON
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
Despite the state's current efforts to abolish the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing (COAH), the agency is still forcing planners and planning boards to submit ordinances that make towns comply with its regulations.
At a Ridgewood Planning Board meeting on Tuesday night, Village Planner Blais Brancheau introduced a 30-page draft ordinance that implements the final part of the village's affordable housing element and fair share plan with a focus on the South Broad Street area and a property owned by West Bergen Mental Health (WBMH).
The village created an AH-1 zone specifically for property at 234 South Broad St., which is the location of a group home operated by WBMH, according to village zoning maps. The AH-1 zone is surrounded by a R-3 residential zone. The council initially voted down an expansion of the group home, but the issue resurfaced a year later when a threat from WBMH to bring a developer's lawsuit to the village for not allowing its group home expansion caused the council to revote and approve the proposal.
MORE FROM MICHAEL SEDON :http://www.northjersey.com/news/112961034_Ridgewood_drafts_COAH_ordinance.html
Ridgewood drafts COAH ordinance
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
BY MICHAEL SEDON
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
Despite the state's current efforts to abolish the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing (COAH), the agency is still forcing planners and planning boards to submit ordinances that make towns comply with its regulations.
At a Ridgewood Planning Board meeting on Tuesday night, Village Planner Blais Brancheau introduced a 30-page draft ordinance that implements the final part of the village's affordable housing element and fair share plan with a focus on the South Broad Street area and a property owned by West Bergen Mental Health (WBMH).
The village created an AH-1 zone specifically for property at 234 South Broad St., which is the location of a group home operated by WBMH, according to village zoning maps. The AH-1 zone is surrounded by a R-3 residential zone. The council initially voted down an expansion of the group home, but the issue resurfaced a year later when a threat from WBMH to bring a developer's lawsuit to the village for not allowing its group home expansion caused the council to revote and approve the proposal.
MORE FROM MICHAEL SEDON :http://www.northjersey.com/news/112961034_Ridgewood_drafts_COAH_ordinance.html
PSEG Warns Energy Tax to Subsidize Power Plants (A3442) Will Cost New Jersey Residents and Businesses
PSEG Warns Energy Tax to Subsidize Power Plants (A3442) Will Cost New Jersey Residents and Businesses
Will lead state down a road of proven failure, result in lost jobs, new customer surcharges and undermine efforts to conserve energy
(January 6, 2011 - Trenton, NJ) - PSEG today announced its strong opposition to legislation (A3442) that will subsidize the construction of new power plants through guaranteed long-term payments.
“This is essentially an energy tax that will cost New Jersey residential and business customers more than a billion dollars,” said Anne Hoskins, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, PSEG.
“Customers have been put through this before with disastrous results for customers,” Hoskins warned. In the 1970’s, government required New Jersey’s utilities to enter into long-term contracts with power generators and set prices and production targets for the energy industry. That resulted in billions of dollars in excess payments by consumers. Over the next six years, PSE&G customers alone will pay more than $1 billion for the remaining costs of these long-term contracts. Atlantic City Electric recently received approval to raise its customers’ bills by roughly five percent to recover the costs of its out-of-market contracts.
“The resulting customer surcharges will have long-term impacts,” Hoskins said. “Subsidies are a slippery slope and will drive away other non-subsidized private investment in New Jersey.
“This bill is trying to fix a problem that does not exist,” added Hoskins. Since 2007, New Jersey’s wholesale electric markets have spurred significant investment in new generation, environmental retrofits, upgrades on existing generation, and investments to reduce electric usage through demand response.
“These investments totaled billions of dollars -- all made at the risk of private investors, not customers. PSEG alone has invested approximately $1.5 billion in generating plants in New Jersey since 2007,” Hoskins said.
“It is best when investors, not government, determine when new generation is needed, where it is built, what technology to use and what price to pay for it,” said Hoskins.
“Supporters of A3442 hope to create jobs, but real jobs will be lost in the process,” said Hoskins. “Subsidized generation will replace non-subsidized generation and threaten hundreds of existing jobs.”
Will lead state down a road of proven failure, result in lost jobs, new customer surcharges and undermine efforts to conserve energy
(January 6, 2011 - Trenton, NJ) - PSEG today announced its strong opposition to legislation (A3442) that will subsidize the construction of new power plants through guaranteed long-term payments.
“This is essentially an energy tax that will cost New Jersey residential and business customers more than a billion dollars,” said Anne Hoskins, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, PSEG.
“Customers have been put through this before with disastrous results for customers,” Hoskins warned. In the 1970’s, government required New Jersey’s utilities to enter into long-term contracts with power generators and set prices and production targets for the energy industry. That resulted in billions of dollars in excess payments by consumers. Over the next six years, PSE&G customers alone will pay more than $1 billion for the remaining costs of these long-term contracts. Atlantic City Electric recently received approval to raise its customers’ bills by roughly five percent to recover the costs of its out-of-market contracts.
“The resulting customer surcharges will have long-term impacts,” Hoskins said. “Subsidies are a slippery slope and will drive away other non-subsidized private investment in New Jersey.
“This bill is trying to fix a problem that does not exist,” added Hoskins. Since 2007, New Jersey’s wholesale electric markets have spurred significant investment in new generation, environmental retrofits, upgrades on existing generation, and investments to reduce electric usage through demand response.
“These investments totaled billions of dollars -- all made at the risk of private investors, not customers. PSEG alone has invested approximately $1.5 billion in generating plants in New Jersey since 2007,” Hoskins said.
“It is best when investors, not government, determine when new generation is needed, where it is built, what technology to use and what price to pay for it,” said Hoskins.
“Supporters of A3442 hope to create jobs, but real jobs will be lost in the process,” said Hoskins. “Subsidized generation will replace non-subsidized generation and threaten hundreds of existing jobs.”
Public hearings set on reapportionment of New Jersey’s Congressional districts
Public hearings set on reapportionment of New Jersey’s Congressional districts
New Jersey's Republican and Democratic party leaders have agreed on the dates for four public hearings by the Apportionment Commission on reapportionment of the state's Congressional districts. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/public-hearings-set-on-reapportionment-of-new-jerseys-congressional-districts
New Jersey's Republican and Democratic party leaders have agreed on the dates for four public hearings by the Apportionment Commission on reapportionment of the state's Congressional districts. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/public-hearings-set-on-reapportionment-of-new-jerseys-congressional-districts
N.J. Legislature to vote on bills designed to stimulate economy
N.J. Legislature to vote on bills designed to stimulate economy
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly are scheduled to vote on more than a dozen bills designed to jump-start the state's economy by encouraging job growth and creating a friendlier climate for businesses. (The Associated Press)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/nj_legislature_to_vote_on_bill.html
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly are scheduled to vote on more than a dozen bills designed to jump-start the state's economy by encouraging job growth and creating a friendlier climate for businesses. (The Associated Press)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/nj_legislature_to_vote_on_bill.html
N.J. considers corporate tax break
N.J. considers corporate tax break
New Jersey lawmakers will vote Thursday on adopting a corporate tax break that is intended to reward multistate businesses that hire and expand in the state but that would cost millions of dollars in lost revenue. (Rao, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20110106_N_J__considers_corporate_tax_break.html#ixzz1AFdmFrdH
New Jersey lawmakers will vote Thursday on adopting a corporate tax break that is intended to reward multistate businesses that hire and expand in the state but that would cost millions of dollars in lost revenue. (Rao, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20110106_N_J__considers_corporate_tax_break.html#ixzz1AFdmFrdH
State Supreme Court indicates it has school funding role
State Supreme Court indicates it has school funding role
Court indicates it has school funding role
State Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated they were sympathetic to officials facing New Jersey's financial problems, but otherwise strongly suggested that the court has a role in determining funding for local schools. (Method, Courier-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110106/NEWS01/101060335/Court-indicates-it-has-school-funding-role
Court indicates it has school funding role
State Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated they were sympathetic to officials facing New Jersey's financial problems, but otherwise strongly suggested that the court has a role in determining funding for local schools. (Method, Courier-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110106/NEWS01/101060335/Court-indicates-it-has-school-funding-role
Last minute COAH amendments under wraps
Last minute COAH amendments under wraps
Last-minute amendments to the affordable housing legislation may postpone Thursday’s scheduled vote in the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor. (Carroll, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43889/last-minute-coah-amendments-under-wraps
Last-minute amendments to the affordable housing legislation may postpone Thursday’s scheduled vote in the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor. (Carroll, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43889/last-minute-coah-amendments-under-wraps
Webber resigns as state GOP chairman; Raia has governor’s backing to succeed him
Webber resigns as state GOP chairman; Raia has governor’s backing to succeed him
Personally selected by Chris Christie for the job, Jay Webber tonight announced his resignation as Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, five months before the finish line and effective immediately. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43890/webber-resigns-state-gop-chairman
Personally selected by Chris Christie for the job, Jay Webber tonight announced his resignation as Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, five months before the finish line and effective immediately. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43890/webber-resigns-state-gop-chairman
Congressman Scott Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective
Congressman Scott Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective
Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective
Offers amendment to rules package enhance constitutional citation rule
WASHINGTON, January 4, 2011 - The House Republican Conference today held an organizational meeting to consider amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress. During consideration, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) offered an amendment to clarify and enhance the proposed House rule that would require all bills to be accompanied by a statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the proposed law.
“While I appreciate the Republican leadership for following through on the promise we made in the Pledge to America, I believe the proposed House rule requiring that all bills cite the Constitution needs to have real teeth to in order to be effective,” said Garrett. “In other words,” Garrett continued, “we have to make sure we are fostering an actual debate on the constitutionality of legislation without letting Members of the House off the hook by using the vague, and often times abused, ‘common defense,’ ‘general welfare,’ and ‘necessary and proper’ clauses of the Constitution. In order to truly cultivate a robust debate on the constitutionality of legislation, I believe all legislation must cite an enumerated power of the constitution in the actual bill text.”
Garrett’s amendments to the constitutional citation rule would have required the text of all bills and amendments to contain a statement appropriately citing a specific power granted to Congress in the Constitution. The “common defense,” “general welfare,” and “necessary and proper” clauses of Section 8, Article I of the Constitution would not be considered appropriate Constitutional citations. If a bill or amendment failed to comply, it would be subject to a point of order that could not be waived by the Rules Committee. As a result, each side would have 10 minutes of debate followed by a vote on whether or not to table the point of order and move to consideration of the bill or amendment.
Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective
Offers amendment to rules package enhance constitutional citation rule
WASHINGTON, January 4, 2011 - The House Republican Conference today held an organizational meeting to consider amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress. During consideration, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) offered an amendment to clarify and enhance the proposed House rule that would require all bills to be accompanied by a statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the proposed law.
“While I appreciate the Republican leadership for following through on the promise we made in the Pledge to America, I believe the proposed House rule requiring that all bills cite the Constitution needs to have real teeth to in order to be effective,” said Garrett. “In other words,” Garrett continued, “we have to make sure we are fostering an actual debate on the constitutionality of legislation without letting Members of the House off the hook by using the vague, and often times abused, ‘common defense,’ ‘general welfare,’ and ‘necessary and proper’ clauses of the Constitution. In order to truly cultivate a robust debate on the constitutionality of legislation, I believe all legislation must cite an enumerated power of the constitution in the actual bill text.”
Garrett’s amendments to the constitutional citation rule would have required the text of all bills and amendments to contain a statement appropriately citing a specific power granted to Congress in the Constitution. The “common defense,” “general welfare,” and “necessary and proper” clauses of Section 8, Article I of the Constitution would not be considered appropriate Constitutional citations. If a bill or amendment failed to comply, it would be subject to a point of order that could not be waived by the Rules Committee. As a result, each side would have 10 minutes of debate followed by a vote on whether or not to table the point of order and move to consideration of the bill or amendment.
Job Opportunity at Yansi Fugel!!!
Job Opportunity at Yansi Fugel!!!
We are currently seeking Full Time or Part Time Wardrobe Consultant.
Job Requirements:
-Women's apparel retail experience, a must
-Provide outstanding customer service
-Self starter, self motivator and a team player
-Participate with outreach
Please No Phone Calls.. E-mail us your resume at maryanne@yansifugel.com
Yansi Fugel Flagship Store
66 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
We are currently seeking Full Time or Part Time Wardrobe Consultant.
Job Requirements:
-Women's apparel retail experience, a must
-Provide outstanding customer service
-Self starter, self motivator and a team player
-Participate with outreach
Please No Phone Calls.. E-mail us your resume at maryanne@yansifugel.com
Yansi Fugel Flagship Store
66 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Harlem Wizards vs. Ridgewood All-Stars Tickets are Now on Sale. Fundraiser Event is Friday, January 28th, 2011
Fundraiser Event is Friday, January 28th, 2011.
Order now for this annual event, sponsored by the Federated HSA. For more information and order form (PDF format) click here:
http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/923620/File/Harlem%20Wizards/Wizards_Order_Form_2011.pdf?sessionid=00b360faaf897a1136a112a332da855a
STATE TEST RESULTS RELEASED BY NJDOE
STATE TEST RESULTS RELEASED BY NJDOE
The NJDOE has released the results of the Spring, 2010 state tests to the public. Click here to access the data. http://www.state.nj.us/education/schools/achievement/2011/
Please note: Ridgewood school and district results are found in the files identified as “NJASK 2010 State Summary,” but the files are very cumbersome. According to information received from the Communications Director at the NJDOE, the state report cards will be published in February. The state report cards contain the same information, as well as additional information, in a much more user-friendly format. When they are released, the links to the report cards will be made available on the district and school web pages and in the e-news publications.
The NJDOE has released the results of the Spring, 2010 state tests to the public. Click here to access the data. http://www.state.nj.us/education/schools/achievement/2011/
Please note: Ridgewood school and district results are found in the files identified as “NJASK 2010 State Summary,” but the files are very cumbersome. According to information received from the Communications Director at the NJDOE, the state report cards will be published in February. The state report cards contain the same information, as well as additional information, in a much more user-friendly format. When they are released, the links to the report cards will be made available on the district and school web pages and in the e-news publications.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Student charged in connection with fire at Ridgewood High School
Student charged in connection with fire at Ridgewood High School
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2011, 4:49 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
A 16-year-old Ridgewood High School (RHS) student was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of arson in connection with a fire Tuesday afternoon in the boys bathroom of the school's north science wing, according to a spokesperson with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.
Students were evacuated from Ridgewood High School after a fire was reported in a boys bathroom on the second floor of the north science wing.
The student, whose name was not released because he is a juvenile, is alleged to have started a fire just after 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 by using a "Zippo style lighter" to ignite toilet paper in a stall's dispenser, according to the BCPO report. The arrest followed an investigation by detectives with the BCPO's Arson Squad along with detectives from the Ridgewood Police Department.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/112886119_Fire_reported_at_Ridgewood_High_School.html
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2011, 4:49 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
A 16-year-old Ridgewood High School (RHS) student was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of arson in connection with a fire Tuesday afternoon in the boys bathroom of the school's north science wing, according to a spokesperson with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.
Students were evacuated from Ridgewood High School after a fire was reported in a boys bathroom on the second floor of the north science wing.
The student, whose name was not released because he is a juvenile, is alleged to have started a fire just after 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 by using a "Zippo style lighter" to ignite toilet paper in a stall's dispenser, according to the BCPO report. The arrest followed an investigation by detectives with the BCPO's Arson Squad along with detectives from the Ridgewood Police Department.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/112886119_Fire_reported_at_Ridgewood_High_School.html
UPDATE: Expressing Elvis - Jan 8 Celebrating Elvis Presley's Birthday in Poetry and Song
Expressing Elvis - Jan 8 Celebrating Elvis Presley's Birthday in Poetry and Song
Ridgewood, NJ - January 8, 2011-"Elvis Presley is Alive and Well on Lincoln Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey...." So reads the title of a poem by Maria Mazziotti Gillan.
On that same road but a little farther north -- in Ridgewood -- Elvis will be coming back. He will be alive and well -- in poetry and song.
Since you may have wondered what to do after the New Year's hoopla has quieted down, and after all the bowl games have been played, why not come out to get your own Elvis on?
Poets, we are sure that everyone has an Elvis poem or two. In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday, why not join poets Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Laura Boss, James Gwyn, and others as they share their poems that include Elvis.
The event is on January 8, 2011, from 1-4 pm at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 271 Lincoln Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. Plenty of free parking. A large space to accommodate all manner of bards and balladeers. Express Elvis in verse or in any variety of expression. Come on out to listen or to participate. Tune up your guitar. Dust off your jumpsuit. It will be a memorable afternoon. It's free. All are welcome.
UPDATE: Just thought you might like to know about a great new addition to this Saturday's line-up. Not only poetry, song, but food as well! We're excited to announce that Chef Jesse Jones(winner of Bergen County's Ultimate Chef Competition, 2010). He will be contributing his culinary talents and unique style of Southern Cuisine to present a tasting of Elvis Presley's favorite foods. Yes, we will be serving fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
Note to Poets: If you'd like to participate, please submit your intent to James Gwyn at ERGO.therefore@gmail.com by Dec. 31st so he can get a reading list together. (In other words, RSVP.)
Note to Singers: Acoustic, please. There are some mics, but best to bring your own. (Also, please RSVP.)
Note to Impersonators: Calling El Vez. Is he still playing in town?
http://njpoetspoetry.blogspot.com/2010/12/expressing-elvis-jan-8.html
Big Wilson River & friends to play Ridgewood Elks Lodge on Saturday, January 8th
Big Wilson River will be headlining an intimate live show this Saturday, January 8th in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The band, having gone through several member changes in the last year, will be drawing a hometown crowd with support from Andrew Nieporent, Los Huevos, The Jay Everett Band, and Gerry Herrera. The concert also convienently doubles as a benefit for the Endure To Cure Foundation, a non-profit corporation that raises funds for organizations that research, treat, and/or provide support for pediatric cancer and pediatric cancer patients. The show kicks off at 7:00pm and the venue will be rocking until 11:30pm. $5 (or more) donations will be welcomed at the door.
Come join us for a great night of music and fun also it's all for a good cause. Endure to Cure Foundation is a pediatric cancer non-profit corporation that raises funds and donates all proceeds to organizations that research, treat, and/or provide support for pediatric cancer patients.
I am doing a series of endurance events as a catalyst to raise funds to fight, treat, and research pediatric cancer. These events include a 400K bike race, and a Mount Rainier climb. To learn more about me and this cause click the link below.
http://enduretocure.org/team/athletes/todd-asher-bergstein/
If you can't make think about making a donation. Thank you.
Ridgewood Woman pleads guilty in $4.7M NJ mortgage fraud
Woman pleads guilty in $4.7M NJ mortgage fraud
TRENTON, N.J.
A former New Jersey property developer has admitted running a mortgage fraud scheme that generated $4.7 million in fraudulent loans.
Taya Romano, a former resident of Ridgewood, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Trenton to a federal charge of mail fraud affecting a financial institution.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9KHPEJG1.htm
TRENTON, N.J.
A former New Jersey property developer has admitted running a mortgage fraud scheme that generated $4.7 million in fraudulent loans.
Taya Romano, a former resident of Ridgewood, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Trenton to a federal charge of mail fraud affecting a financial institution.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9KHPEJG1.htm
Christie unveils higher-education reform proposals
Christie unveils higher-education reform proposals
Gov. Chris Christie and his blue-ribbon panel unveiled Tuesday sweeping recommendations to overhaul New Jersey’s financially beleaguered higher-education system. (Mooney, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43850/christie-unveils-higher-education-reform-proposals
Gov. Chris Christie and his blue-ribbon panel unveiled Tuesday sweeping recommendations to overhaul New Jersey’s financially beleaguered higher-education system. (Mooney, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/43850/christie-unveils-higher-education-reform-proposals
Public-interest group’s report hits the road
Public-interest group’s report hits the road
A report issued by the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Tuesday said state and federal gas taxes paid by drivers only cover half the cost to maintain and build roads, and it urged government officials to fund only the best projects that provide the most benefit. (Higgs, Asbury Park Press)
http://www.app.com/article/20110104/NEWS03/101040322/Public-interest-group-s-report-hits-the-roads
A report issued by the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Tuesday said state and federal gas taxes paid by drivers only cover half the cost to maintain and build roads, and it urged government officials to fund only the best projects that provide the most benefit. (Higgs, Asbury Park Press)
http://www.app.com/article/20110104/NEWS03/101040322/Public-interest-group-s-report-hits-the-roads
Unless Christie’s pension reforms are enacted in 2011, New Jersey faces pension fund bankruptcy in 2018
Unless Christie’s pension reforms are enacted in 2011, New Jersey faces pension fund bankruptcy in 2018
In 2010, Governor Chris Christie confronted New Jersey’s crisis of affordability by successfully enacting a strengthened property tax cap and a budget with no tax increases. (Steinberg, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/alan-steinberg/43859/unless-christie-s-pension-reforms-are-enacted-2011-new-jersey-faces-pension-fun
In 2010, Governor Chris Christie confronted New Jersey’s crisis of affordability by successfully enacting a strengthened property tax cap and a budget with no tax increases. (Steinberg, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/alan-steinberg/43859/unless-christie-s-pension-reforms-are-enacted-2011-new-jersey-faces-pension-fun
N.J. BYOB gets check
N.J. BYOB gets check
New Jersey's restrictive liquor-license laws have some owners of BYOB restaurants looking for ways to uncork their profit potential. (Fleisher, The Wall Street Journal)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703581204576033934256064542.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
New Jersey's restrictive liquor-license laws have some owners of BYOB restaurants looking for ways to uncork their profit potential. (Fleisher, The Wall Street Journal)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703581204576033934256064542.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Obamacare repeal bill goes online
112TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. __
To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions
in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. CANTOR (for himself and [see ATTACHED LIST of cosponsors]) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
____________
A BILL
To repeal the job-killing health care law and health carerelated
provisions in the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/01/cantors-obamacare-repeal-bill-goes-online#ixzz1A9x2ohxv
the Bill:
http://rules-republicans.house.gov/Media/PDF/HR__-Repeal.pdf
1ST SESSION
H. R. __
To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions
in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. CANTOR (for himself and [see ATTACHED LIST of cosponsors]) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
____________
A BILL
To repeal the job-killing health care law and health carerelated
provisions in the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/01/cantors-obamacare-repeal-bill-goes-online#ixzz1A9x2ohxv
the Bill:
http://rules-republicans.house.gov/Media/PDF/HR__-Repeal.pdf
Village trying to clear up confusion over post-snowstorm garbage pickup
Village trying to clear up confusion over post-snowstorm garbage pickup
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
BY MICHAEL SEDON
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
Following the post-Christmas snowstorm and the end of 2010, normal Village of Ridgewood operations resumed after logistical confusion left some residents holding the garbage bag to start 2011.
The village missed some garbage pickups following the snowstorm last week.
Last week's snowstorm caused the regularly scheduled garbage pickup for Monday, Dec. 27 to be moved to Tuesday, said Frank Moritz, the village's Director of Operations.
"When the snow came on Monday, we couldn't pick the garbage up," he said. "Everything is back on schedule now the way it should be, and it's all in the (village) calendar" which was mailed to residents this week.
Snow removal took several days to complete, Moritz said, noting that the last remnants of the snowstorm were cleared from village-owned sidewalks on Sunday, Jan. 2, in time for the start of school after Christmas break.
MORE: http://www.northjersey.com/news/112898989_Village_trying_to_clear_up_confusion_over_post-snowstorm_garbage_pickup.html
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
BY MICHAEL SEDON
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer
Following the post-Christmas snowstorm and the end of 2010, normal Village of Ridgewood operations resumed after logistical confusion left some residents holding the garbage bag to start 2011.
The village missed some garbage pickups following the snowstorm last week.
Last week's snowstorm caused the regularly scheduled garbage pickup for Monday, Dec. 27 to be moved to Tuesday, said Frank Moritz, the village's Director of Operations.
"When the snow came on Monday, we couldn't pick the garbage up," he said. "Everything is back on schedule now the way it should be, and it's all in the (village) calendar" which was mailed to residents this week.
Snow removal took several days to complete, Moritz said, noting that the last remnants of the snowstorm were cleared from village-owned sidewalks on Sunday, Jan. 2, in time for the start of school after Christmas break.
MORE: http://www.northjersey.com/news/112898989_Village_trying_to_clear_up_confusion_over_post-snowstorm_garbage_pickup.html
Village Council voting on Parking issues in Ridgewood
Village Council voting on Parking issues in Ridgewood
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce encourages all business owners and residents to attend the Village Council meeting on
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 7:30pm.
The Council intends to vote on their new parking and parking meter issues. Please come to voice your concerns and interests.
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce encourages all business owners and residents to attend the Village Council meeting on
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 7:30pm.
The Council intends to vote on their new parking and parking meter issues. Please come to voice your concerns and interests.
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