Due to some recent events and some new facts that have come to light the Ridgewood blog has become suspicious of certain elements surrounding this post . The staff of the Ridgewood blog apologizes for its temporary removal.
The Ridgewood Blog
Monday, February 07, 2011
Ken Gabbert : Questions Surface
Ken Gabbert : Questions Surface
Due to some recent events and some new facts that have come to light the Ridgewood blog has become suspicious of certain elements surrounding this post . The staff of the Ridgewood blog apologizes for its temporary removal.
Due to some recent events and some new facts that have come to light the Ridgewood blog has become suspicious of certain elements surrounding this post . The staff of the Ridgewood blog apologizes for its temporary removal.
AOL buys Huffington Post for $315 million
AOL buys Huffington Post for $315 million
one small voice
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington announced late Sunday that the site agreed to a $315 million buyout offer from AOL. This deal guarantees AOL will be closely watched not only by media observers but also by Silicon Valley companies.
The very liberal-leaning Huffington Post online news site has been one of the few internet content start-up success stories with over 1000 contributors and sizable ad revenue. AOL is the elder statesman of online access and digital content. It is also the owner of the "Patch " local blog network which our own local Ridgewood Patch is part of.
It was less than a week ago that a document called “The AOL Way” was leaked showing how serious AOL is about its latest incarnation of the strategy to shift from a "technology" company to media company. Many industry insiders were caught unaware that people were still refereed to AOL as a "technology" company .
Its seems like only yesterday when we heard all this the first time with the much ballyhooed AOL/Time Warner merger. The merger marked the begging of the end of AOL network dominance and some would also suggest the the beginning of the end of the of the dot com boom turning AOL.com into the first dot bomb .
http://onesmallvoice.blogspot.com/2011/02/aol-buys-huffington-post-for-315.html
one small voice
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington announced late Sunday that the site agreed to a $315 million buyout offer from AOL. This deal guarantees AOL will be closely watched not only by media observers but also by Silicon Valley companies.
The very liberal-leaning Huffington Post online news site has been one of the few internet content start-up success stories with over 1000 contributors and sizable ad revenue. AOL is the elder statesman of online access and digital content. It is also the owner of the "Patch " local blog network which our own local Ridgewood Patch is part of.
It was less than a week ago that a document called “The AOL Way” was leaked showing how serious AOL is about its latest incarnation of the strategy to shift from a "technology" company to media company. Many industry insiders were caught unaware that people were still refereed to AOL as a "technology" company .
Its seems like only yesterday when we heard all this the first time with the much ballyhooed AOL/Time Warner merger. The merger marked the begging of the end of AOL network dominance and some would also suggest the the beginning of the end of the of the dot com boom turning AOL.com into the first dot bomb .
http://onesmallvoice.blogspot.com/2011/02/aol-buys-huffington-post-for-315.html
Report from Tampico, Illinois on Reagan's 100th birthday
Report from Tampico, Illinois on Reagan's 100th birthday
It was an inauspicious start to February 6, 2011--the 100th birthday of the greatest president of the 20th century, Ronald Wilson Reagan. Snow--just five days after the third-worst blizzard in northern Illinois history. Driving on rural interstates and highways is challenging when it snows, but luckily, the flakes stopped falling in the middle of the morning and I left Morton Grove for Tampico--127 miles away in Whiteside
http://marathonpundit.blogspot.com/2011/02/report-from-tampico-illinois-on-reagans.html
It was an inauspicious start to February 6, 2011--the 100th birthday of the greatest president of the 20th century, Ronald Wilson Reagan. Snow--just five days after the third-worst blizzard in northern Illinois history. Driving on rural interstates and highways is challenging when it snows, but luckily, the flakes stopped falling in the middle of the morning and I left Morton Grove for Tampico--127 miles away in Whiteside
http://marathonpundit.blogspot.com/2011/02/report-from-tampico-illinois-on-reagans.html
Shared Services: Somerset County looking at consolidation of municipal police departments
Shared Services: Somerset County looking at consolidation of municipal police departments
6 committees will research facets of combining forces
Somerset County is embarking on the next phase of a study weighing the possible consolidation of municipal police departments. (Reed, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110206/NJNEWS/102060329/1254/NJSPORTS/6-committees-will-research-facets-combining-forces?odyssey=nav|head
6 committees will research facets of combining forces
Somerset County is embarking on the next phase of a study weighing the possible consolidation of municipal police departments. (Reed, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110206/NJNEWS/102060329/1254/NJSPORTS/6-committees-will-research-facets-combining-forces?odyssey=nav|head
New Jersey hopeful for 2014 Super Bowl business
New Jersey hopeful for 2014 Super Bowl business
As sports fans prepare for Sunday's Super Bowl just outside Dallas, New Jersey is looking ahead to 2014, when it will play host to football's biggest game. (Henry, Bloomberg)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-04/new-jersey-hopeful-for-2014-super-bowl-business.html
As sports fans prepare for Sunday's Super Bowl just outside Dallas, New Jersey is looking ahead to 2014, when it will play host to football's biggest game. (Henry, Bloomberg)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-04/new-jersey-hopeful-for-2014-super-bowl-business.html
New Jersey Pension Reform : Skipped payments fueled pension crisis, actuary says
New Jersey Pension Reform : Skipped payments fueled pension crisis, actuary says
New Jersey's pension crisis will get worse in the next several years, even if state officials add $500 million to the pension systems as planned, a state actuary testified last week. (Method, New Jersey Press Media)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110206/NEWS01/102060345/Skipped-payments-fueled-pension-crisis-actuary-says
New Jersey's pension crisis will get worse in the next several years, even if state officials add $500 million to the pension systems as planned, a state actuary testified last week. (Method, New Jersey Press Media)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110206/NEWS01/102060345/Skipped-payments-fueled-pension-crisis-actuary-says
Replace government incompetence with real charity
Replace government incompetence with real charity
If you think government is a competent solver of social problems, think again. The Star Ledger reported (“N.J. tax to help low-income people pay cable TV bills was instead used to plug budget hole,” Feb. 6) that a fund established in 2006 by the Corzine administration to help low income and disabled New Jerseyans pay their cable bills has never been used as it was intended. (Sabrin, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/murraysabrin/44655/replace-government-incompetence-real-charity
If you think government is a competent solver of social problems, think again. The Star Ledger reported (“N.J. tax to help low-income people pay cable TV bills was instead used to plug budget hole,” Feb. 6) that a fund established in 2006 by the Corzine administration to help low income and disabled New Jerseyans pay their cable bills has never been used as it was intended. (Sabrin, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/murraysabrin/44655/replace-government-incompetence-real-charity
Debate rages on Online Only legal notices
Debate rages on Online Only legal notices
Not that there is ever a good week for the newspaper industry these days, but this last one was especially difficult for the Gannett New Jersey family. (Roh, Couroer-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110206/NEWS01/102060350/Debate-rages-on-legal-notices
Not that there is ever a good week for the newspaper industry these days, but this last one was especially difficult for the Gannett New Jersey family. (Roh, Couroer-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110206/NEWS01/102060350/Debate-rages-on-legal-notices
NJ Schools brace for another round of budget cuts
NJ Schools brace for another round of budget cuts
The election isn't until April but school districts already have been planning their budgets for the 2011-12 fiscal year. (Loyer and Bichao, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110206/NJNEWS/110206001/0/njnews/Schools-brace-another-round-budget-cuts-?odyssey=nav|head
The election isn't until April but school districts already have been planning their budgets for the 2011-12 fiscal year. (Loyer and Bichao, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110206/NJNEWS/110206001/0/njnews/Schools-brace-another-round-budget-cuts-?odyssey=nav|head
New Jersey senators try to revive tunnel plan
New Jersey senators try to revive tunnel plan
Seeking to revive the idea of a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, New Jersey’s two senators and Amtrak officials are planning to study the feasibility of building a tunnel that could carry commuter trains and high-speed intercity trains in and out of Manhattan. (McGeehan, The New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/nyregion/07tunnel.html
Seeking to revive the idea of a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, New Jersey’s two senators and Amtrak officials are planning to study the feasibility of building a tunnel that could carry commuter trains and high-speed intercity trains in and out of Manhattan. (McGeehan, The New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/nyregion/07tunnel.html
Paramus Police officer Shot on Rout 17
Paramus Police officer Shot on Rout 17
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen County prosecutor’s office said a Paramus police officer Rachel Morgan is listed in critical but stable condition after she was shot numerous times.Officer Rachel Morgan was wearing her bulletproof vest. The two-year veteran of the Paramus Police force is 31 years old.
The prosecutor said in a news release Monday the officer was shot about 11 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday after pursuing Michael Carmody of Westwood who was driving south on Route 17 . As Carmody got on the Garden State Parkway and lost control of the vehicle. Officer Morgan was shot when she reached the scene .Another officer fired at Carmody, hitting him several times. The 24-year-old Carmody is in critical condition.
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen County prosecutor’s office said a Paramus police officer Rachel Morgan is listed in critical but stable condition after she was shot numerous times.Officer Rachel Morgan was wearing her bulletproof vest. The two-year veteran of the Paramus Police force is 31 years old.
The prosecutor said in a news release Monday the officer was shot about 11 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday after pursuing Michael Carmody of Westwood who was driving south on Route 17 . As Carmody got on the Garden State Parkway and lost control of the vehicle. Officer Morgan was shot when she reached the scene .Another officer fired at Carmody, hitting him several times. The 24-year-old Carmody is in critical condition.
Its Cold but is it safe to skate
Its Cold but is it safe to skate
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ - Bergen County officials measured the ice over the Wild Duck Pond at Saddle River County Park.The ice was nine-inches thick,however the pond remained off-limits to skaters. The County requires five inch thick ice as the minimum, but other factors are also considered notably how warm it was on Sunday.
Ridgewood’s Twinney Pond has been open to skaters for the past several days, but King’s Pond and Graydon Pool have remained closed to skaters. According to Timothy Cronin, Ridgewood’s director of Parks and Recreation, ponds need at least six inches of ice before officials consider opening them.
Snow and freezing rain in recent storms hasn’t helped. According to Cronin , “You need cold temperatures, no snow, so you can get that clear ice to form,” Cronin said. “Snow is an insulator; it insulates the ice, so when you have snow over the ice, it melts the ice.” Officials said they post signs when both county and municipal ponds are closed.
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ - Bergen County officials measured the ice over the Wild Duck Pond at Saddle River County Park.The ice was nine-inches thick,however the pond remained off-limits to skaters. The County requires five inch thick ice as the minimum, but other factors are also considered notably how warm it was on Sunday.
Ridgewood’s Twinney Pond has been open to skaters for the past several days, but King’s Pond and Graydon Pool have remained closed to skaters. According to Timothy Cronin, Ridgewood’s director of Parks and Recreation, ponds need at least six inches of ice before officials consider opening them.
Snow and freezing rain in recent storms hasn’t helped. According to Cronin , “You need cold temperatures, no snow, so you can get that clear ice to form,” Cronin said. “Snow is an insulator; it insulates the ice, so when you have snow over the ice, it melts the ice.” Officials said they post signs when both county and municipal ponds are closed.
Ridgewood Blog Poll : Green bay Packers
Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl ?
Green bay Packers
61%
Pittsburgh Steelers
39%
Green bay Packers
61%
Pittsburgh Steelers
39%
Upcoming Author Signings at Bookends
JWOWW
Tuesday, February 8th @ 7:00pm
Star of MTv's The Jersey Shore, will sign her new book: The Rules According to JWOWW. Books available: Feb. 8th
Chris Jericho
Tuesday, February 15th @ 7:00pm Former WWE Champion will sign his new book Undisputed.
Book Available Feb. 15th
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Americans recall Reagan legacy on his 100th birthday
Americans recall Reagan legacy on his 100th birthday
Ronald Reagan - 40th President
At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore "the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism."
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays. Upon graduation, he became a radio sports announcer. A screen test in 1937 won him a contract in Hollywood. During the next two decades he appeared in 53 films.
From his first marriage to actress Jane Wyman, he had two children, Maureen and Michael. Maureen passed away in 2001. In 1952 he married Nancy Davis, who was also an actress, and they had two children, Patricia Ann and Ronald Prescott.
As president of the Screen Actors Guild, Reagan became embroiled in disputes over the issue of Communism in the film industry; his political views shifted from liberal to conservative. He toured the country as a television host, becoming a spokesman for conservatism. In 1966 he was elected Governor of California by a margin of a million votes; he was re-elected in 1970.
Ronald Reagan won the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 and chose as his running mate former Texas Congressman and United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Voters troubled by inflation and by the year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican ticket into office. Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter.
On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. Only 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recovered and returned to duty. His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar.
Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and Government expenditures, refusing to deviate from it when the strengthening of defense forces led to a large deficit.
A renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan and Bush win a second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes. Their victory turned away Democratic challengers Walter F. Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro.
In 1986 Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression.
In foreign policy, Reagan sought to achieve "peace through strength." During his two terms he increased defense spending 35 percent, but sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union. In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.
By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.
Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
Ronald Reagan - 40th President
At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore "the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism."
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays. Upon graduation, he became a radio sports announcer. A screen test in 1937 won him a contract in Hollywood. During the next two decades he appeared in 53 films.
From his first marriage to actress Jane Wyman, he had two children, Maureen and Michael. Maureen passed away in 2001. In 1952 he married Nancy Davis, who was also an actress, and they had two children, Patricia Ann and Ronald Prescott.
As president of the Screen Actors Guild, Reagan became embroiled in disputes over the issue of Communism in the film industry; his political views shifted from liberal to conservative. He toured the country as a television host, becoming a spokesman for conservatism. In 1966 he was elected Governor of California by a margin of a million votes; he was re-elected in 1970.
Ronald Reagan won the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 and chose as his running mate former Texas Congressman and United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Voters troubled by inflation and by the year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican ticket into office. Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter.
On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. Only 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recovered and returned to duty. His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar.
Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and Government expenditures, refusing to deviate from it when the strengthening of defense forces led to a large deficit.
A renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan and Bush win a second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes. Their victory turned away Democratic challengers Walter F. Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro.
In 1986 Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression.
In foreign policy, Reagan sought to achieve "peace through strength." During his two terms he increased defense spending 35 percent, but sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union. In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.
By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.
Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine
Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine
Americans recall Reagan legacy on his 100th birthday
Americans recall Reagan legacy on his 100th birthday
Ridgewood looks at merit raises
Ridgewood looks at merit raises
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- The village manager Ken Gabbert is proposing a revolutionary way to pay management and non-union employees their raises. This new approach could be the first of its kind for New Jersey public employees.
Gabbert has proposed that raises for managers and non-union employees will be doled out from an "incentive pool." The raises will would be based merit and determined by an evaluation system resulting in a potential salary increase of up to 4 percent.The basic increase for 2010/2011 will be zero and under the new incentive system and individual will be open to receiving anywhere between zero and 4 percent .
This concept however common in the private industry would put Ridgewood in the leadership role and a model of the rest of the state when it comes to municipal workers. Gabbert's idea is to have the incentive awarded, split evenly between the two years , meaning a 3 percent award is 1.5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2010 and 1.5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2011 , which in today's environment is still rather generous.
The Village Council seems to supporting the idea with some reservations and would have to pass an ordinance to adopt the new incentive-based system.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- The village manager Ken Gabbert is proposing a revolutionary way to pay management and non-union employees their raises. This new approach could be the first of its kind for New Jersey public employees.
Gabbert has proposed that raises for managers and non-union employees will be doled out from an "incentive pool." The raises will would be based merit and determined by an evaluation system resulting in a potential salary increase of up to 4 percent.The basic increase for 2010/2011 will be zero and under the new incentive system and individual will be open to receiving anywhere between zero and 4 percent .
This concept however common in the private industry would put Ridgewood in the leadership role and a model of the rest of the state when it comes to municipal workers. Gabbert's idea is to have the incentive awarded, split evenly between the two years , meaning a 3 percent award is 1.5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2010 and 1.5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2011 , which in today's environment is still rather generous.
The Village Council seems to supporting the idea with some reservations and would have to pass an ordinance to adopt the new incentive-based system.
Congressman Scott Garrett: Obama Administration Must Halt Healthcare Law Implementation
Congressman Scott Garrett: Obama Administration Must Halt Healthcare Law Implementation
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2011 - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Founder and Chairman of the Congressional Constitution Caucus, today sent a letter to the Obama administration requesting it halt implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until the Supreme Court has had time to review the law’s constitutionality. Garrett’s letter was sent after U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson of Northern Florida ruled in a case brought by 26 state governments that the individual mandate provision of the law is unconstitutional because it violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
“As Judge Vinson points out in his ruling, the individual mandate clearly falls outside the authority granted to Congress under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution and is therefore unconstitutional,” said Garrett after sending the letter. “Without the individual mandate, the Democrats’ healthcare reform law has no legs to stand on, which makes the Obama administration’s efforts to implement it an act of futility. In light of the ruling in Florida, it’s only appropriate that the administration cease and desist in its efforts to implement the law and wait for an opinion from the Supreme Court, which I believe will ultimately reaffirm the ruling from Judge Vinson.”
Garrett has long been an outspoken critic of the federal health care law, particularly the individual mandate. On the opening day of the 112th Congress, Garrett re-introduced H.R. 21, the Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act, which would repeal the individual mandate portion of the federal health care law on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2011 - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Founder and Chairman of the Congressional Constitution Caucus, today sent a letter to the Obama administration requesting it halt implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until the Supreme Court has had time to review the law’s constitutionality. Garrett’s letter was sent after U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson of Northern Florida ruled in a case brought by 26 state governments that the individual mandate provision of the law is unconstitutional because it violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
“As Judge Vinson points out in his ruling, the individual mandate clearly falls outside the authority granted to Congress under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution and is therefore unconstitutional,” said Garrett after sending the letter. “Without the individual mandate, the Democrats’ healthcare reform law has no legs to stand on, which makes the Obama administration’s efforts to implement it an act of futility. In light of the ruling in Florida, it’s only appropriate that the administration cease and desist in its efforts to implement the law and wait for an opinion from the Supreme Court, which I believe will ultimately reaffirm the ruling from Judge Vinson.”
Garrett has long been an outspoken critic of the federal health care law, particularly the individual mandate. On the opening day of the 112th Congress, Garrett re-introduced H.R. 21, the Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act, which would repeal the individual mandate portion of the federal health care law on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
The Ridgewood Guild
The Ridgewood Guild
The Ridgewood Guild is an exciting new organization dedicated to making Ridgewood a more enjoyable place to shop, dine and visit. Our board is made up of a group of high-energy, hard working individuals who plan to make a difference. Because we have no rent, overhead, or salaries to pay, our annual dues are minimal. This gives us the opportunity to give back to the community via a carefully planned out series of events, fundraisers and marketing strategies.
The Guild's membership includes retailers, restaurateurs, non-profits, professionals and residents who have an interest in seeing our village thrive. We are always looking for ideas and suggestions, so don't hesitate to contact us. We hope you will join us!
201-493-9911 • ridgewoodguild@aol.com
The Ridgewood Guild is an exciting new organization dedicated to making Ridgewood a more enjoyable place to shop, dine and visit. Our board is made up of a group of high-energy, hard working individuals who plan to make a difference. Because we have no rent, overhead, or salaries to pay, our annual dues are minimal. This gives us the opportunity to give back to the community via a carefully planned out series of events, fundraisers and marketing strategies.
The Guild's membership includes retailers, restaurateurs, non-profits, professionals and residents who have an interest in seeing our village thrive. We are always looking for ideas and suggestions, so don't hesitate to contact us. We hope you will join us!
201-493-9911 • ridgewoodguild@aol.com
Cupid's Arrow
Make a purchase at any of the participating merchants from January 28th – Friday, February 11th and you will be entered to win one of 12 fabulous prizes. The more purchases you make, the more chances you have to win! The winners will be picked and notified Saturday, February 12th, just in time for a Valentine's Day treat.
Participating Merchants:
Araya Rebirth • Ben and Jerry's • Cupcakes by Carousel • Glamour Beauty Supplies • Happy Tuesday Indulge Boutique • Jekyll and Hide • Mango Jam • Natalie's • Pink Bungalow • Pattycakes and Maur
The Stable
HILT Senior Citizen Meeting Open House and Speaker Peter Fenzel
HILT Senior Citizen Meeting Open House and Speaker Peter Fenzel
Ridgewood residents 55 and older are invited to join Highlights In Leisure Time (HILT), a senior organization under the auspices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation. Monthly meetings include entertainment and/or informational presentations, followed by refreshments. Also, a variety of monthly trips are offered.
In February, HILT will be hosting an Open House for new members on Thursday, February 10 at the Ridgewood Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Annual membership dues are $15.00. Peter Fenzel, a loyal supporter of the Concerned Citizens of Allendale (instrumental in the acquisition of the Fell House), will be the featured speaker. The Fell House, a national historic treasure, was purchased by the town through fund raisers and donations. Fenzel will discuss John Fell’s life in Bergen County as a merchant and also his involvement in the American Revolution.
On February 17th, a HILT trip has been planned to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The Playhouse is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the presentation of a new musical revue entitled, “The Great American Songbook.” The program will consist of music and songs that immigrants brought with them from their native lands. The bus departs from Graydon Pool at 9:45 a.m. (boarding at 9:30 a.m.) and returns at 5:30 p.m. The cost for HILT members is $48.00; non-members $53.00. For more information, please contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at (201) 670-5560
Ridgewood residents 55 and older are invited to join Highlights In Leisure Time (HILT), a senior organization under the auspices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation. Monthly meetings include entertainment and/or informational presentations, followed by refreshments. Also, a variety of monthly trips are offered.
In February, HILT will be hosting an Open House for new members on Thursday, February 10 at the Ridgewood Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Annual membership dues are $15.00. Peter Fenzel, a loyal supporter of the Concerned Citizens of Allendale (instrumental in the acquisition of the Fell House), will be the featured speaker. The Fell House, a national historic treasure, was purchased by the town through fund raisers and donations. Fenzel will discuss John Fell’s life in Bergen County as a merchant and also his involvement in the American Revolution.
On February 17th, a HILT trip has been planned to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The Playhouse is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the presentation of a new musical revue entitled, “The Great American Songbook.” The program will consist of music and songs that immigrants brought with them from their native lands. The bus departs from Graydon Pool at 9:45 a.m. (boarding at 9:30 a.m.) and returns at 5:30 p.m. The cost for HILT members is $48.00; non-members $53.00. For more information, please contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at (201) 670-5560
N.J. population shifting from heavily Democratic North
N.J. population shifting from heavily Democratic North
By Shane D'Aprile - 02/04/11 12:32 PM ET
New detailed Census data released Thursday for New Jersey shows population growth concentrated in the central and southern parts of the state, which could make it harder for Democrats to ensure the loss of a single congressional seat comes at the expense of a Republican.
The state must shed a congressional district this year, and two potential Republican targets will use the new data to bolster the argument to leave their districts alone.
Seniority tends to rule the roost in the state's congressional redistricting process, so speculation has centered on GOP Reps. Leonard Lance and Jon Runyan, who was just elected in November.
But Runyan's district contains Ocean County, which saw the largest population growth of any county in the state, further bolstering the case that he won't be a redistricting target
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/142179-nj-population-shifting-from-heavily-democratic-north
By Shane D'Aprile - 02/04/11 12:32 PM ET
New detailed Census data released Thursday for New Jersey shows population growth concentrated in the central and southern parts of the state, which could make it harder for Democrats to ensure the loss of a single congressional seat comes at the expense of a Republican.
The state must shed a congressional district this year, and two potential Republican targets will use the new data to bolster the argument to leave their districts alone.
Seniority tends to rule the roost in the state's congressional redistricting process, so speculation has centered on GOP Reps. Leonard Lance and Jon Runyan, who was just elected in November.
But Runyan's district contains Ocean County, which saw the largest population growth of any county in the state, further bolstering the case that he won't be a redistricting target
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/142179-nj-population-shifting-from-heavily-democratic-north
Friday, February 04, 2011
Assembly panel unanimously passes school-choice bill
Assembly panel unanimously passes school-choice bill
A startup program that would allow businesses to help finance the private and parochial education of some students in failing public schools was approved Thursday by an Assembly panel after hours of often passionate testimony on school choice. (Delli Santi for The Associated Press)
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/new_jersey/assembly-panel-unanimously-passes-school-choice-bill/article_48221bc6-3006-11e0-91f4-001cc4c002e0.html
A startup program that would allow businesses to help finance the private and parochial education of some students in failing public schools was approved Thursday by an Assembly panel after hours of often passionate testimony on school choice. (Delli Santi for The Associated Press)
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/new_jersey/assembly-panel-unanimously-passes-school-choice-bill/article_48221bc6-3006-11e0-91f4-001cc4c002e0.html
N.J. lawmakers advance bill allowing towns to post legal notices only online
N.J. lawmakers advance bill allowing towns to post legal notices only online
State lawmakers Thursday advanced a bill eliminating the requirement for governments, businesses and citizens to run legal notices in newspapers and instead allow them to only be posted on government websites. (Megerian, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_lawmakers_advance_bill_allo.html
State lawmakers Thursday advanced a bill eliminating the requirement for governments, businesses and citizens to run legal notices in newspapers and instead allow them to only be posted on government websites. (Megerian, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_lawmakers_advance_bill_allo.html
Gov. Christie says N.J. tax structure makes for poor business climate
Gov. Christie says N.J. tax structure makes for poor business climate
Gov. Chris Christie said he will act on business leaders’ concerns that the state’s tax structure is keeping companies from expanding in New Jersey. (Gibson, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/gov_christie_says_nj_tax_struc.html
Gov. Chris Christie said he will act on business leaders’ concerns that the state’s tax structure is keeping companies from expanding in New Jersey. (Gibson, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/gov_christie_says_nj_tax_struc.html
Panel: NJ facing possible budget shortfall of $15 billion
Panel: NJ facing possible budget shortfall of $15 billion
A blue ribbon panel of former government officials and public servants said New Jersey residents face a fiscal crisis so severe it could restrict the state's ability to function and thrive, with a combined budget shortfall of up to $15 billion in public spending forecast by 2016. (Jordan, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110203/NJNEWS10/110203053/1098/NJNEWS11/Panel-NJ-facing-possible-budget-shortfall-15-billion
A blue ribbon panel of former government officials and public servants said New Jersey residents face a fiscal crisis so severe it could restrict the state's ability to function and thrive, with a combined budget shortfall of up to $15 billion in public spending forecast by 2016. (Jordan, Gannett)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110203/NJNEWS10/110203053/1098/NJNEWS11/Panel-NJ-facing-possible-budget-shortfall-15-billion
Readers continue to question whether the added tax revenue of additional development covers the costs.
Readers continue to question whether the added tax revenue of additional development covers the costs.
Ridgewood NJ- The two houses will bring twice the number of children. How much does it cost to educate a child in Ridgewood? Recently I saw the number $14,000. If those two homes have three children in each we will need $41,000 per home just to cover the school costs. We are not coming out ahead.
It is not the young professionals or empty nesters buying homes in Ridgewood. It is people with children. As we are told time and time again people chose to move to Ridgewood for the schools.
Ridgewood NJ- The two houses will bring twice the number of children. How much does it cost to educate a child in Ridgewood? Recently I saw the number $14,000. If those two homes have three children in each we will need $41,000 per home just to cover the school costs. We are not coming out ahead.
It is not the young professionals or empty nesters buying homes in Ridgewood. It is people with children. As we are told time and time again people chose to move to Ridgewood for the schools.
Electronic Waste Management Act : Disposal Ban on Electronics - Jan 31 2011
Electronic Waste Management Act : Disposal Ban on Electronics - Jan 31 2011
The State of New Jersey has significantly revised its regulations to enact a disposal ban on electronics as solid waste. Effective January 1, 2011, the Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq.) requires that all “used covered electronic devices” be recycled. The law defines a “used covered electronic device” as a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, or television sold to a consumer.
Electronic equipment is accepted at the Ridgewood Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue. The computer and electronic recycling program provided at the Recycling Center, is at no cost to the Village, and provides an easy option for residents to recycle their computers and electronics. Upon arrival at the Recycling Center, each resident may place their computer components and electronic devices into our convenient walk-in container.
Accepted items (which must NOT be placed in household trash) include:
• Computers (Desktop or Portable) • Printers
• Televisions • Keyboards
• Monitors • Scanners
• Fax Machines • Keyboards
• Televisions • Speakers
• Stereo Equipment • Modems
• Electronic Mouse • Cell Phones
• Desktop Copy Machines • Power Sources
• Hard Drives • VCRs
• DVD players • Video Game Consoles
The Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue has the following, convenient hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ridgewood residents have always embraced recycling for its cost avoidance and environmental benefits. As a result, Ridgewood has enjoyed a savings of over $12.8 million, since New Jersey mandated recycling in 1987. As a community, may all continue to work together towards the goal of responsible environmental practices and greater reductions in solid waste.
If you'd like more information about this topic, please call Frank Moritz at 201/670-5500 x272 or fjmoritz@ridgewoodnj.net,or Johanna Luttrell at 201/670-5500 x266 or jluttrell@ridgewoodnj.net
The State of New Jersey has significantly revised its regulations to enact a disposal ban on electronics as solid waste. Effective January 1, 2011, the Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq.) requires that all “used covered electronic devices” be recycled. The law defines a “used covered electronic device” as a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, or television sold to a consumer.
Electronic equipment is accepted at the Ridgewood Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue. The computer and electronic recycling program provided at the Recycling Center, is at no cost to the Village, and provides an easy option for residents to recycle their computers and electronics. Upon arrival at the Recycling Center, each resident may place their computer components and electronic devices into our convenient walk-in container.
Accepted items (which must NOT be placed in household trash) include:
• Computers (Desktop or Portable) • Printers
• Televisions • Keyboards
• Monitors • Scanners
• Fax Machines • Keyboards
• Televisions • Speakers
• Stereo Equipment • Modems
• Electronic Mouse • Cell Phones
• Desktop Copy Machines • Power Sources
• Hard Drives • VCRs
• DVD players • Video Game Consoles
The Recycling Center at 205 East Glen Avenue has the following, convenient hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ridgewood residents have always embraced recycling for its cost avoidance and environmental benefits. As a result, Ridgewood has enjoyed a savings of over $12.8 million, since New Jersey mandated recycling in 1987. As a community, may all continue to work together towards the goal of responsible environmental practices and greater reductions in solid waste.
If you'd like more information about this topic, please call Frank Moritz at 201/670-5500 x272 or fjmoritz@ridgewoodnj.net,or Johanna Luttrell at 201/670-5500 x266 or jluttrell@ridgewoodnj.net
Village Car Wash?
Village Car Wash?
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- The Village of Ridgewood is looking to get into the car wash business , it all depends on the kind of return on investment the village can get from installing such a facility.
At Wednesday night's Village Council workshop while discussing a $71,000 budget reserve transfer resolution, Deputy Mayor Tom Riche pointed to a $3,500 line item for the annual payment for washing vehicles in the town's fleet.
The washing charge covers vehicles ranging from garbage trucks to police cruisers, Riche raised the possibility of Ridgewood installing its own car washing facility, which could then be used, not only for Ridgewood vehicles, but also as a shared service for other towns' municipal vehicles.
Critics suggest that the real problem is that the Village only wastes $3,500 annually when doing it themselves the could wastes hundreds of thousands of dollars. Given these are the guys that brought us a $400,000 toilet at Vets field and the Village still manages significant revenue loss from the parking meters in the central business district it doesn't seem like a very good idea .
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- The Village of Ridgewood is looking to get into the car wash business , it all depends on the kind of return on investment the village can get from installing such a facility.
At Wednesday night's Village Council workshop while discussing a $71,000 budget reserve transfer resolution, Deputy Mayor Tom Riche pointed to a $3,500 line item for the annual payment for washing vehicles in the town's fleet.
The washing charge covers vehicles ranging from garbage trucks to police cruisers, Riche raised the possibility of Ridgewood installing its own car washing facility, which could then be used, not only for Ridgewood vehicles, but also as a shared service for other towns' municipal vehicles.
Critics suggest that the real problem is that the Village only wastes $3,500 annually when doing it themselves the could wastes hundreds of thousands of dollars. Given these are the guys that brought us a $400,000 toilet at Vets field and the Village still manages significant revenue loss from the parking meters in the central business district it doesn't seem like a very good idea .
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