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The Ridgewood Blog
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Garrett Speaks at Flag Raising Ceremony in Ridgewood to Kick Off July 4th Celebration
Garrett Speaks at Flag Raising Ceremony in Ridgewood to Kick Off July 4th Celebration
NEWTON, NJ , July 5, 2011 -Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) participated in the annual flag raising ceremony in Ridgewood on Monday prior to the start of Ridgewood’s Independence Day celebration. Garrett was joined by former Marine Jesse Canella, an Iraq war veteran and Ridgewood native, who has co-founded HonorVet.org, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect returning veterans to a wide array of services dedicated to enhancing their overall well-being, including mental health counseling and job-hunting resources..
Rep. Scott Garrett at the Ridgewood Independence Day flag raising ceremony
with hometown hero and former Marine Jesse Canella.
with hometown hero and former Marine Jesse Canella.
“Each July, Ridgewood shines as an example of how best to honor the birth of our great nation,” said Garrett after the close of the ceremony, at which he spoke of our nation’s Constitution and distributed pocket U.S. Constitutions to several Ridgewood students in attendance. “While I always enjoy participating in Independence Day celebrations, my experience in Ridgewood this year was truly special because I had the opportunity to enjoy the day with Jesse. A hometown hero and true American patriot, Jesse is someone whose commitment to our country and the men and women who serve it is truly inspiring. I thank him for his honorable service to our nation and his dedication to his fellow veteran service members.”
40th District Towns to Receive Increased School Aid
40th District Towns to Receive Increased School Aid
July 07, 2011 -Senator Kevin O’Toole is happy to announce that local school districts will receive increased school aid for the 2011-2012 school year.
Senator O’Toole worked closely with the Christie Administration in an effort to gain a fairer share of school aid dollars in the final state budget signed by the Governor.
“School children and property taxpayers are the primary beneficiaries of the Governor’s decision to dedicate additional state revenue to school aid for suburban communities,” said Senator O’Toole “I’m pleased that Governor Christie worked with us over the past several months to dedicate additional state revenues to school aid for suburban communities. By making tough choices and using an unexpected bump in state revenues wisely, we were able not only to increase aid over last year, but to double the rate of increase that was originally proposed in March.”
School aid for communities in the 40th District will be allocated as follows:
District State Aid FY ’11 State Aid FY ’12 $ Increase % Increase
Ridgewood Village $0 $1,698,850 $1,698,850 -
http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/email/email-otoole/40th-district-towns-to-receive-increased-school-aid/9265
July 07, 2011 -Senator Kevin O’Toole is happy to announce that local school districts will receive increased school aid for the 2011-2012 school year.
Senator O’Toole worked closely with the Christie Administration in an effort to gain a fairer share of school aid dollars in the final state budget signed by the Governor.
“School children and property taxpayers are the primary beneficiaries of the Governor’s decision to dedicate additional state revenue to school aid for suburban communities,” said Senator O’Toole “I’m pleased that Governor Christie worked with us over the past several months to dedicate additional state revenues to school aid for suburban communities. By making tough choices and using an unexpected bump in state revenues wisely, we were able not only to increase aid over last year, but to double the rate of increase that was originally proposed in March.”
School aid for communities in the 40th District will be allocated as follows:
District State Aid FY ’11 State Aid FY ’12 $ Increase % Increase
Ridgewood Village $0 $1,698,850 $1,698,850 -
http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/email/email-otoole/40th-district-towns-to-receive-increased-school-aid/9265
READER: Ridgewood BOE and Fishbein misrepresented the delivery of state grants in order to push through their pet projects
READER: Ridgewood BOE and Fishbein misrepresented the delivery of state grants in order to push through their pet projects
What a shocker. Ridgewood BOE and Fishbein misrepresented the delivery of state grants in order to push through their pet projects and get the town to vote on the yes on the bond.
I even seem to remember Fishbein and Lenhard guaranteeing that the grants would not be held up in spite of the economic uncertainty of the state.
IT IS TIME TO FIRE FISHBEIN and vote no-confidence in Lenhard & Brogan and get them out of there. I would rather have the state takeover the school system that let these useless fools continue to run our school system into the poor house and put a drain on the taxpayers in the community.
Just to be note, I am not against spending money to ensure the future success of our children. However, money needs to be spent wisely and have a strong and provable return on investment. Turf fields that need replacement and continuous maintenance (b/c they were idiotically built in a flood zone) does not represent wise spending. The return on investment does come close to breaking even as not nearly enough of the student population benefits.
What a shocker. Ridgewood BOE and Fishbein misrepresented the delivery of state grants in order to push through their pet projects and get the town to vote on the yes on the bond.
I even seem to remember Fishbein and Lenhard guaranteeing that the grants would not be held up in spite of the economic uncertainty of the state.
IT IS TIME TO FIRE FISHBEIN and vote no-confidence in Lenhard & Brogan and get them out of there. I would rather have the state takeover the school system that let these useless fools continue to run our school system into the poor house and put a drain on the taxpayers in the community.
Just to be note, I am not against spending money to ensure the future success of our children. However, money needs to be spent wisely and have a strong and provable return on investment. Turf fields that need replacement and continuous maintenance (b/c they were idiotically built in a flood zone) does not represent wise spending. The return on investment does come close to breaking even as not nearly enough of the student population benefits.
White House Staffers Got a Raise Last Year, And You Did Not
White House Staffers Got a Raise Last Year, And You Did Not
John Cook — The White House released its annual salary report last week, and as usual, it's nice to work for Barack Obama: Most staffers who were there for more than a year got a salary bump. A bigger one than you did.
The last time we checked in on White House salaries, we found that an astonishing 75% of continuing staffers got raises from 2009 to 2010—a huge number given the fact that, according to compensation experts, most companies had skipped routine raises that year in reaction to the economic crisis that the White House was busy failing to solve. This time around—from 2010 to 2011—the ratio is a little less dramatic. Of the 270 White House staffers who have been there for more than a year, 146—or 54%—received raises. The average salary increase was 8%. If you look at only staffers who got raises, the average increase was twice that.
http://gawker.com/5818310
John Cook — The White House released its annual salary report last week, and as usual, it's nice to work for Barack Obama: Most staffers who were there for more than a year got a salary bump. A bigger one than you did.
The last time we checked in on White House salaries, we found that an astonishing 75% of continuing staffers got raises from 2009 to 2010—a huge number given the fact that, according to compensation experts, most companies had skipped routine raises that year in reaction to the economic crisis that the White House was busy failing to solve. This time around—from 2010 to 2011—the ratio is a little less dramatic. Of the 270 White House staffers who have been there for more than a year, 146—or 54%—received raises. The average salary increase was 8%. If you look at only staffers who got raises, the average increase was twice that.
http://gawker.com/5818310
Nalbantian named Ridgewood Planning Board chairman
Nalbantian named Ridgewood Planning Board chairman
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
At a reorganization meeting Tuesday night, Charles Nalbantian was appointed chairman of the Ridgewood Planning Board for a four-year term, with Albert Pucciarelli remaining as vice chairman.
Nalbantian, a management consultant who has served on the board since 2007, will replace David Nicholson, a long-time board member who stepped down last month.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/125090923_Nalbantian_named_Ridgewood_Planning_Board_chair.html
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
At a reorganization meeting Tuesday night, Charles Nalbantian was appointed chairman of the Ridgewood Planning Board for a four-year term, with Albert Pucciarelli remaining as vice chairman.
Nalbantian, a management consultant who has served on the board since 2007, will replace David Nicholson, a long-time board member who stepped down last month.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/125090923_Nalbantian_named_Ridgewood_Planning_Board_chair.html
Higher taxes yield to budget cuts in states
Higher taxes yield to budget cuts in states
Forty-six states began a new fiscal year Friday after lawmakers spent the spring hashing out budgets that largely avoid big tax increases in favor of budget cuts and curbs on pay and benefits for public employees.
While budget woes continued to dominate statehouses, issues such as abortion, immigration and voter identification also drove legislative action. And lawmakers continued to wrestle with soaring state obligations to help fund Medicaid, which pays for health care for low-income Americans. (Eaton and Maher, The Wall Street Journal)
Does N.J. stand to benefit from free trade deals with South Korea and Latin America?
Does N.J. stand to benefit from free trade deals with South Korea and Latin America?
Despite modest projected economic effects, proposed "free trade" deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia have generated heated comments and political hijinks.
In New Jersey, the largest deal, the long-delayed pact with South Korea, has produced the largest public relations push. In part, that reflects efforts by Prudential Financial, a major player in insurance. (Tyrrell, New Jersey Newsroom)
Democrats close ranks to review administration’s proposed energy policy,kill jobs
Democrats close ranks to review administration’s proposed energy policy, kill jobs
Fresh from opposing the Governor's decision to pull out of a regional initiative to combat global warming, Democratic lawmakers plan to hold their own hearing on the Christie administration’s draft Energy Master Plan (EMP). (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)
Race to the Top for tots
Race to the Top for tots
The federal government is extending its reach in early childhood education, moving beyond its landmark Head Start program with a new Race to the Top grant that could help New Jersey serve more young kids. But the new plan is stirring up some debate, especially when it comes to "kindergarten-readiness" testing. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
NJ Supreme Court removes hurdle for re-opening of Pascack Valley Hospital as HUMC satellite
NJ Supreme Court removes hurdle for re-opening of Pascack Valley Hospital as HUMC satellite
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
BY ERIK SHILLING
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
The New Jersey Supreme Court denied an appeal Wednesday that could have derailed Hackensack University Medical Center’s plans to re-open Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood as a 128-bed community hospital, officials said.
The court’s decision not to hear the appeal — effectively upholding a lower court’s earlier denial — means that the last remaining legal hurdle has been removed for HUMC to apply for state approval for the hospital, said Robert C. Garrett, the medical center’ s president.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/070611_Supreme_Court_removes_hurdle_for_re-opening_of_Pascack_Valley_Hospital_as_HUMC_satellite.html
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
BY ERIK SHILLING
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
The New Jersey Supreme Court denied an appeal Wednesday that could have derailed Hackensack University Medical Center’s plans to re-open Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood as a 128-bed community hospital, officials said.
The court’s decision not to hear the appeal — effectively upholding a lower court’s earlier denial — means that the last remaining legal hurdle has been removed for HUMC to apply for state approval for the hospital, said Robert C. Garrett, the medical center’ s president.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/070611_Supreme_Court_removes_hurdle_for_re-opening_of_Pascack_Valley_Hospital_as_HUMC_satellite.html
Report blames zoning laws for lack of affordable housing in New Jersey
Report blames zoning laws for lack of affordable housing in New Jersey
Development of big homes on big lots and zoning that favors businesses over townhouses has stymied efforts to make wealthy towns affordable for low-income residents and helped push New Jersey’s suburban sprawl, a new report to be released today concludes. (DeMarco, The Star-Ledger)
Sweeney rant fails to sway old allies
Sweeney rant fails to sway old allies
Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney's angry rant about Gov. Chris Christie's budget cuts earned him plenty of ink this week.
But Trenton's top Democrat appears to have protested too much, critics in Sweeney's own party said. (Roh, Gannett)
Venture Studio Recruitement Day - looking for Sales Representatives
Venture Studio Recruitement Day - looking for Sales Representatives
Venture Ridgewood Studio will be having an "Open House" recruitement day on July 7th. They are looking for sales representatives. Resumes can be forwarded to Ksenia V. Krivor, ksenia.krivor@gmail.com
http://www.venturephotography.com/uk/studios/ridgewood-new-jersey/
Venture Ridgewood Studio will be having an "Open House" recruitement day on July 7th. They are looking for sales representatives. Resumes can be forwarded to Ksenia V. Krivor, ksenia.krivor@gmail.com
http://www.venturephotography.com/uk/studios/ridgewood-new-jersey/
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
http://web.me.com/softball4/
Photos by Peter Riemer
A link to a slideshow of photos I shot at the Ridgewood July Fourth celebration:
Ridgewood
Oil Institute CEO: Obama Energy Policies Wrong
Oil Institute CEO: Obama Energy Policies Wrong
Sunday, 12 Jun 2011 12:56 PM
By Jim Meyers and Ashley Martella
American Petroleum Institute CEO Jack Gerard tells Newsmax that easing the Obama administration’s restrictions on drilling for oil and gas could create more than half a million new America jobs.
He also states that a long-delayed pipeline from Canada can help the United States and its northern neighbor provide 92 percent of America’s domestic fuel needs within two decades.
But Gerard warns that the Obama administration’s “fundamentally wrong” energy policies are having a “very significant adverse impact on our energy policy” and charges that attacks on the oil industry by Democrats are “punitive” and “vindictive.”
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/JackGerard-AmericanPetroleumInstitute-BarackObama/2011/06/12/id/399741
Sunday, 12 Jun 2011 12:56 PM
By Jim Meyers and Ashley Martella
American Petroleum Institute CEO Jack Gerard tells Newsmax that easing the Obama administration’s restrictions on drilling for oil and gas could create more than half a million new America jobs.
He also states that a long-delayed pipeline from Canada can help the United States and its northern neighbor provide 92 percent of America’s domestic fuel needs within two decades.
But Gerard warns that the Obama administration’s “fundamentally wrong” energy policies are having a “very significant adverse impact on our energy policy” and charges that attacks on the oil industry by Democrats are “punitive” and “vindictive.”
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/JackGerard-AmericanPetroleumInstitute-BarackObama/2011/06/12/id/399741
The High Price of Obama’s Fake Jobs Scheme
The High Price of Obama’s Fake Jobs Scheme
Sometimes magic tricks just aren’t that great, and even the most innocent, wide-eyed child can’t be fooled by the illusionist’s flourish. Such is the case with the rabbit the White House is trying to pull out of its magic hat by claiming that President Barack Obama’s stimulus has created or saved 2.4 million jobs at a cost of $666 billion, all while the United States continues to suffer 9.1 percent unemployment. If you do the math, that comes out to around $278,000 per job.
That information comes from a White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) report released last Friday that desperately tries to maintain the illusion that Obama’s stimulus has saved the day for struggling Americans.
If you take the CEA at its word, you might be a bit confused. Two quarters ago, it claimed that the stimulus added or saved just under 2.7 million jobs. That’s 288,000 more jobs than it claims the stimulus has created or saved today. (The Congressional Budget Office has downgraded its claim of the stimulus’ “success,” too.) Compare that to the President’s promise to create 3.5 million jobs by 2010—the economy, instead, lost millions of jobs, leaving Obama 7.3 million jobs short of his goal.
http://blog.heritage.org/2011/07/06/morning-bell-the-high-price-of-obamas-fake-jobs-scheme/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell
Bigots who read New York Times Mar Ridgewood 4th of July Parade
Bigots who read New York Times Mar Ridgewood 4th of July Parade
Great coverage.Travell float was one to be proud of. They always produce the best floats.
Unfortunately Here are the comments from the buffoons who read the Times:
What a wonderful thing. Children of color can more easily aspire to be anything they want to be.
This was not only a great float, it was a courageous statement as well. I was proud of the kids and their teachers, which was just as well, because I had been ashamed, a couple of parade units earlier, to watch a crowd of Tea Parties cavort past.
LINK to NYTIMES where comments are posted): http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/ridgewood-n-j-940-a-m/
Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money at the completion of the construction projects at our schools
Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money at the completion of the construction projects at our schools
Without state grant money, Ridgewood school district's coffers are running low
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Unless the state of New Jersey sends overdue grant money to Ridgewood post-haste, the school district will have to borrow millions of dollars to avert a cash flow crisis.
The state's Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money for construction projects at schools across the district by the time construction is complete; so far, the district has requested about half that amount. Although the district has continued to pay its contractors for the substantial repairs and renovations at eight of the district's 10 schools, which have proceeded on or ahead of schedule, the state has so far delivered none of the money owed.
The issue has been on the radar screen of the Board of Education (BOE) for some months, but as the clock ticks, Ridgewood's coffers continue to deplete - now forcing officials to plan to ask for about $5 million in loans, known as grant anticipation notes, by the end of the year so that the district can continue to operate while continuing its construction projects.
"We can't exactly put out payroll checks and say, 'Don't cash it quite yet,'" said Bob Hutton, BOE vice president and chair of the finance committee.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/125091808_Without_state_grant_money__Ridgewood_school_district_s_coffers_running_low.html
Without state grant money, Ridgewood school district's coffers are running low
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Unless the state of New Jersey sends overdue grant money to Ridgewood post-haste, the school district will have to borrow millions of dollars to avert a cash flow crisis.
The state's Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money for construction projects at schools across the district by the time construction is complete; so far, the district has requested about half that amount. Although the district has continued to pay its contractors for the substantial repairs and renovations at eight of the district's 10 schools, which have proceeded on or ahead of schedule, the state has so far delivered none of the money owed.
The issue has been on the radar screen of the Board of Education (BOE) for some months, but as the clock ticks, Ridgewood's coffers continue to deplete - now forcing officials to plan to ask for about $5 million in loans, known as grant anticipation notes, by the end of the year so that the district can continue to operate while continuing its construction projects.
"We can't exactly put out payroll checks and say, 'Don't cash it quite yet,'" said Bob Hutton, BOE vice president and chair of the finance committee.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/125091808_Without_state_grant_money__Ridgewood_school_district_s_coffers_running_low.html
Ridgewood : A strange case of pedestrians leaping in front of moving cars
Ridgewood : A strange case of pedestrians leaping in front of moving cars
The Associated Press are sending a team of reporters to Ridgewood to investigate a strange case of pedestrians leaping in front of moving cars.
I wasn't there, I didn't see it, but news reports say the driver was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
I hope the driver fights it in court and shows you are right, that they just couldn't stop their car at an intersection.
There seems to be a rash of Ridgewood citizens who at painted crosswalks or traffic lights leap in front of cars at the last moment. The odd thing is that all the jaywalkers in the middle of streets don't seem to get hit. Ridgewood is a very strange place.
The Associated Press are sending a team of reporters to Ridgewood to investigate a strange case of pedestrians leaping in front of moving cars.
I wasn't there, I didn't see it, but news reports say the driver was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
I hope the driver fights it in court and shows you are right, that they just couldn't stop their car at an intersection.
There seems to be a rash of Ridgewood citizens who at painted crosswalks or traffic lights leap in front of cars at the last moment. The odd thing is that all the jaywalkers in the middle of streets don't seem to get hit. Ridgewood is a very strange place.
Kasschau Shell : Squeaky Clean Vintage Rock’n Roll
Kasschau Shell - Outdoor Entertainment Every Tuesday and Thursday Night
FREE SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS
8:30pm at the Band Shell,Veterans Field, Ridgewood, N.J.
Behind the Ridgewood Public Library,N. Maple Ave. between Franklin and Linwood Aves.
All programs are free. Please bring a chair or blanket.Please do not cross over the baseball field if a game is in progress.
***Taped rain site information (June-August only): (201) 444-1776 after 7:00pm
Thursday, July 7, Squeaky Clean Vintage Rock’n Roll
Sponsor: Daily Treat Restaurant
FREE SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS
8:30pm at the Band Shell,Veterans Field, Ridgewood, N.J.
Behind the Ridgewood Public Library,N. Maple Ave. between Franklin and Linwood Aves.
All programs are free. Please bring a chair or blanket.Please do not cross over the baseball field if a game is in progress.
***Taped rain site information (June-August only): (201) 444-1776 after 7:00pm
Thursday, July 7, Squeaky Clean Vintage Rock’n Roll
Sponsor: Daily Treat Restaurant
Movies in The Park : Wednesday, July 6th and Wednesday, July 20th
Movies in The Park
Wednesday, July 6th and Wednesday, July 20th
Doctor Shortage no Surprise to this Doc.
Doctor Shortage no Surprise to this Doc.
I have practiced for 30 years and never saw this till Obama. There are no shortages in China, nor Canada for that matter.
The reason Obama has had this affect are at least two fold : 1. The drug flows where the money is available. ie. since we are contracting dollars to healthcare, the drugs, and doctors for that matter, will flow to countries like
China, where docs are already paid more than in many places in the USA. 2. the new FDA regs make it to where companies just won't renew or develop. Thank you Mr. "president".
I have practiced for 30 years and never saw this till Obama. There are no shortages in China, nor Canada for that matter.
The reason Obama has had this affect are at least two fold : 1. The drug flows where the money is available. ie. since we are contracting dollars to healthcare, the drugs, and doctors for that matter, will flow to countries like
China, where docs are already paid more than in many places in the USA. 2. the new FDA regs make it to where companies just won't renew or develop. Thank you Mr. "president".
Village of Ridgewood 2011 Budget
Village of Ridgewood 2011 Budget
http://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/finance/Budgets/2011IntroBudgetDoc.pdf
http://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/finance/Budgets/2011IntroBudgetDoc.pdf
2011 Ridgewood Water Consumer Confidence Report
2011 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Ridgewood Water Department
Results from the Year 2010
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which is designed to inform you about the quality of the water supplied to your premises. Our goal is to provide you with a safe, continuous, and dependable supply of drinking water. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and routinely monitor and test the water for a host of parameters. The results of some of this monitoring and testing are presented in this report and to you as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Some of the language in this report is prescribed by the NJDEP and much of the information is rather technical. If you have any questions about this report or Ridgewood Water, please contact us at 201-670-5520. We want our customers to be informed about their water utility. You may also choose to attend the regularly scheduled Village Council meetings at 131 North Maple Avenue. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at
8:00 p.m.
Ridgewood Water’s source is primarily groundwater from wells. We own and operate fifty-one active deep wells which are located throughout the service area in the Borough of Glen Rock, the Borough of Midland Park, the Township of Wyckoff, and the Village of Ridgewood. We also purchase water from United Water NJ and, during peak summertime demands, water from the Hawthorne Water
Department.
The NJDEP has completed and issued Source Water Assessment Reports and Summaries for Ridgewood Water, the Hawthorne Water Department and United Water NJ, which are available at www.state.nj.us/dep/swap or by contacting NJDEP’s Bureau of Safe
Drinking Water at (609) 292-5550.
You may also contact Ridgewood Water to obtain information regarding these Source Water
Assessments. Ridgewood Water’s source water susceptibility ratings and a list of potential contaminant sources is attached.
http://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/water/RWCCR2011.pdf
Ridgewood Water Department
Results from the Year 2010
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which is designed to inform you about the quality of the water supplied to your premises. Our goal is to provide you with a safe, continuous, and dependable supply of drinking water. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and routinely monitor and test the water for a host of parameters. The results of some of this monitoring and testing are presented in this report and to you as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Some of the language in this report is prescribed by the NJDEP and much of the information is rather technical. If you have any questions about this report or Ridgewood Water, please contact us at 201-670-5520. We want our customers to be informed about their water utility. You may also choose to attend the regularly scheduled Village Council meetings at 131 North Maple Avenue. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at
8:00 p.m.
Ridgewood Water’s source is primarily groundwater from wells. We own and operate fifty-one active deep wells which are located throughout the service area in the Borough of Glen Rock, the Borough of Midland Park, the Township of Wyckoff, and the Village of Ridgewood. We also purchase water from United Water NJ and, during peak summertime demands, water from the Hawthorne Water
Department.
The NJDEP has completed and issued Source Water Assessment Reports and Summaries for Ridgewood Water, the Hawthorne Water Department and United Water NJ, which are available at www.state.nj.us/dep/swap or by contacting NJDEP’s Bureau of Safe
Drinking Water at (609) 292-5550.
You may also contact Ridgewood Water to obtain information regarding these Source Water
Assessments. Ridgewood Water’s source water susceptibility ratings and a list of potential contaminant sources is attached.
http://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/water/RWCCR2011.pdf
President Obama turns to Jon Corzine for help ...yikes !
President Obama turns to Jon Corzine for help ...yikes !
President Obama turns to Jon Corzine for Wall Street support
President Obama is desperately putting his Wall Street stock in an unlikely old buddy.
The beleaguered president has recruited former Goldman Sachs head honcho Jon Corzine to shore up re-election funds from the banking industry, which is furious over Obama's financial regulations. (Margolin, New York Post)
Without Assembly vote, vintners fear wine industry will whither on the vine
Without Assembly vote, vintners fear wine industry will whither on the vine
Garden State winemakers are voicing new frustrations after a legislative setback last week that effectively keeps the industry in legal limbo.
The state Assembly last week failed to vote on a bill, passed by the state Senate, to allow small wineries to ship their product directly to customers, and also would have let wineries open off-site tasting rooms to sell their wines. (Kaltwasser, NJBiz)
2 NJ colleges receive accreditation warnings
2 NJ colleges receive accreditation warnings
Two New Jersey public colleges have been warned that they need to correct problems if they want to retain their accreditation.
The Star-Ledger of Newark reported Tuesday that Kean University and Essex County College received the warnings last month from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (The Associated Press)
Governor Christie's new budget will spend more money on property tax relief
Governor Christie's new budget will spend more money on property tax relief
Governor Christie's new budget will spend more money on property tax relief at a time when New Jersey property tax bills are at an all-time high.
The $29.7 billion spending plan enacted late last week also includes a package of business tax cuts aimed at reducing the state's high unemployment rate, which remains above the national rate. (Reitmeyer, The Record)
State government’s bad financial situation makes New Jersey the 20th worst state to do business in
State government’s bad financial situation makes New Jersey the 20th worst state to do business in
The state government’s financial struggles have caused New Jersey to take the greatest tumble among the 50 states as one of the worst states to do business, according to a study by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.
New Jersey fell eight spots in the 2011 review to 30th place overall. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
Christie signs Democratic bill that reduces tax that finances state disability benefits fund
Christie signs Democratic bill that reduces tax that finances state disability benefits fund
Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation that provides for reductions in worker taxes paid into the state disability benefits fund, lowering the amount of payroll taxes deducted from many New Jerseyans’ paychecks.
The bill, S-2609/A-3792 was sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) and Fred Madden (D-Camden) and Assemblyman Matthew Milan (D-Cape May). (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
New Jersey’s Offshore Windmill Project just another Trenton boondoggle
Beacon Hill Institute – New Jersey’s Offshore Windmill Project Will Raise Rates, Kill Jobs
Last week, Americans for Prosperity held a special tele-town hall event with Paul Bachmann of the Beacon Hill Institute. Mr. Bachmann joined us for almost an hour to discuss the findings of a cost analysis of the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act and to take questions from the media and AFP activists on the call.
According to the dictates of the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act, New Jersey would be forced to increase the amount of energy sold in the state through offshore wind power. Funding for the project comes in the way of a $100 MILLION taxpayer subsidy.
But according to the report from the Beacon Hill Institute, this plan would hurt New Jersey’s already fragile economy. Here are the key findings from the Beacon Hill Institute’s cost analysis:
The project would produce a net cost of $3.245 billion to New Jersey, within a range of $2.106 billion and $4.137 billion, New Jersey’s electricity prices will increase by 2.1 percent, in 2017, within a range of 0.5 percent and 4.2 percent; and From 2017 to 2036, the average household ratepayer will pay $431 in higher electricity costs; while the average commercial ratepayer will pay an extra $3,054 and the average industrial ratepayer an extra $109,335. New Jersey will lose an average of 2,219 jobs, within a range of 528 jobs and 4,440 jobs.
These findings are simply devastating. New Jersey ratepayers already pay some of the highest energy costs in the country. And with unemployment in the state hovering near 9.4%, all too many of our fellow residents remain out of work.
Yet, New Jersey is about to embark on a multi-million dollar, untested offshore wind energy scheme that will only drive our electricity bills higher and continue to cost our state jobs.
http://static.taxcutsforall.com//files/NJ%20Wind%20Quick%20Findings.pdf
Ridgewood July 4th Committe: Thank ALL of you who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Ridgewood July 4th Committe: Thank ALL of you who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that we have just received 501 (c) 3 status from the IRS. This means that donations are now fully tax deductible. Residents whose companies offer matching gifts can double their support. Our committee will send each donor a letter for their tax records.
Thank You to ALL who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to thank our Generous 2011 Sponsors. These businesses and individuals “Support the Tradition.” Please thank them by giving them your support.
FOUNDER – Applebee’s, Charles And Susan Snyder; Yankee Doodle Dandies - The Valley Hospital, Yankee Propane; Patriots - Ms. Patti’s School of Dance, Tarvin Realtors, a leader in Ridgewood NJ Real Estate; Minutemen - Aoen Fitness & Gymnastics, Law Office of Matthew Rogers, J.T.’s Wine and Spirits, Ridgewood Fire Volunteer Association, Inc., Ridgewood Press Printing & Copy Center, Terri O’Connor Realtors; Firecrackers - Columbia Bank, Michel Mouravieff, D.M.D., Ridgewood PBA Local 20; Stars - Country Pancake House, Daily Treat Restaurant, David L. Rutherford, Attorney At Law, North Jersey Community Bank, Omega Settlement Services, Inc., Park West Tavern, Ulrich, Inc., C.C Van Emburgh, Flag Wavers - American Legion Post 53; Baumgart’s Café; Belmar Spring Water; Dr. Kevin J. Emery, Fidelity Lodge #113; It’s Greek to Me; Carl Rockermann, D.M.D.; Dr. Tim Santo, Chiropractor; Washington Elm VFW Post 192, The Village Framer.
Our Parade Route Water Stations were coordinated by American Red Cross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Van Dyk Manor
Food and Beverage Suppliers for the volunteer breakfast and dinner were the following businesses; Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, West Side Bagels & Deli, Whole Foods and Wide World of Bagels,
In Addition to financial assistance, it takes the efforts and cooperation of many, many individuals, businesses and groups to produce our celebration. Very Special Thanks to: The Village of Ridgewood - Village Council, Village Manager’s Office, Village Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, The Ridgewood Board of Education, and The Ridgewood Library
Our Flag Raising Ceremony was a success because of the efforts of the following people and groups:~ ~ Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, ~ National Anthem sung by Grace Preuninger, ~ Trumpeter – Ridgewood High School Band, Jennifer Schuler, ~ Guest Speaker – Councilman Stephen Wellinghorst, ~ Congressman Scott Garrett, 5th District of New Jersey and Students representing Ridgewood Elementary Schools who received copies of the United States Constitution.
This year’s parade theme was “Celebrate the Constitution”. As always, our school floats were outstanding and truly depicted the theme. It was great to see the RHS Marching Band leading off the parade.
For many years the cost of our tickets remained the same while our costs increased. This year we have increased our ticket prices. It was a decision that the Committee did reluctantly in the face of rising costs. To keep the ticket prices as reasonable as possible for attendees, while covering costs, pre-sales of tickets were made available through our Volunteer Ticket Vendors. The committee thanks the following businesses: Backyard Living, Daily Treat Restaurant, Goffle Brook Farm, Harding Wines & Spirits, Herold’s Farm & Garden Center, Hillmann Electric, Hogan’s Restaurant Diner, Hoskins Propane Co. Inc., Lacrosse Unlimited, North Jersey Community Bank, JT's Wine and Spirits, La Strada Delicatessen, Ridgewood Auto Wash, Ridgewood Cycle Shop, The Wine Seller, Town & Country Apothecary, and the Volunteer members of H.I.L.T.
Our Volunteers for the Day deserve our gratitude. They help out as Parade Judges, Parade Marshals, Parade Announcer, Banner Carriers and the Evening Gate Attendants.
Our evening entertainment included Illumination Twirlers, Patriot Brass Ensemble, a Welcome by Ridgewood Mayor, Keith Killion, Skydivers the “Fallin’ Angels” Sponsored by Tarvin Realtors, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, The Manhattan Dolls who sang the National Anthem And Fireworks by Fireworks Extravaganza with the Grand Finale Sponsored by Applebee’s.
The Committee thanks Mike Janke for the fireworks flag and Lennie DelDuca for being our stage manager.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, Inc. is an all-volunteer group of patriotic citizens who coordinate the Ridgewood Fourth of July Flag Raising, Parade, and Fireworks events. All aspects of the celebration, including the fireworks, parade bands, and evening performers, as well as the necessary police and fire personnel, are funded by the sale of fireworks tickets and the generous contributions made by local business and area residents.
The Committee was formed in 1910 to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. Today we continue that goal and strive to educate the public of the true meaning of Independence Day.
For information please contact the committee at
201.602.1922 or www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. or ridgewood4th@gmail.com
Margie Downs
President
Ridgewood Fourth Of July Celebration
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that we have just received 501 (c) 3 status from the IRS. This means that donations are now fully tax deductible. Residents whose companies offer matching gifts can double their support. Our committee will send each donor a letter for their tax records.
Thank You to ALL who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to thank our Generous 2011 Sponsors. These businesses and individuals “Support the Tradition.” Please thank them by giving them your support.
FOUNDER – Applebee’s, Charles And Susan Snyder; Yankee Doodle Dandies - The Valley Hospital, Yankee Propane; Patriots - Ms. Patti’s School of Dance, Tarvin Realtors, a leader in Ridgewood NJ Real Estate; Minutemen - Aoen Fitness & Gymnastics, Law Office of Matthew Rogers, J.T.’s Wine and Spirits, Ridgewood Fire Volunteer Association, Inc., Ridgewood Press Printing & Copy Center, Terri O’Connor Realtors; Firecrackers - Columbia Bank, Michel Mouravieff, D.M.D., Ridgewood PBA Local 20; Stars - Country Pancake House, Daily Treat Restaurant, David L. Rutherford, Attorney At Law, North Jersey Community Bank, Omega Settlement Services, Inc., Park West Tavern, Ulrich, Inc., C.C Van Emburgh, Flag Wavers - American Legion Post 53; Baumgart’s Café; Belmar Spring Water; Dr. Kevin J. Emery, Fidelity Lodge #113; It’s Greek to Me; Carl Rockermann, D.M.D.; Dr. Tim Santo, Chiropractor; Washington Elm VFW Post 192, The Village Framer.
Our Parade Route Water Stations were coordinated by American Red Cross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Van Dyk Manor
Food and Beverage Suppliers for the volunteer breakfast and dinner were the following businesses; Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, West Side Bagels & Deli, Whole Foods and Wide World of Bagels,
In Addition to financial assistance, it takes the efforts and cooperation of many, many individuals, businesses and groups to produce our celebration. Very Special Thanks to: The Village of Ridgewood - Village Council, Village Manager’s Office, Village Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, The Ridgewood Board of Education, and The Ridgewood Library
Our Flag Raising Ceremony was a success because of the efforts of the following people and groups:~ ~ Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, ~ National Anthem sung by Grace Preuninger, ~ Trumpeter – Ridgewood High School Band, Jennifer Schuler, ~ Guest Speaker – Councilman Stephen Wellinghorst, ~ Congressman Scott Garrett, 5th District of New Jersey and Students representing Ridgewood Elementary Schools who received copies of the United States Constitution.
This year’s parade theme was “Celebrate the Constitution”. As always, our school floats were outstanding and truly depicted the theme. It was great to see the RHS Marching Band leading off the parade.
For many years the cost of our tickets remained the same while our costs increased. This year we have increased our ticket prices. It was a decision that the Committee did reluctantly in the face of rising costs. To keep the ticket prices as reasonable as possible for attendees, while covering costs, pre-sales of tickets were made available through our Volunteer Ticket Vendors. The committee thanks the following businesses: Backyard Living, Daily Treat Restaurant, Goffle Brook Farm, Harding Wines & Spirits, Herold’s Farm & Garden Center, Hillmann Electric, Hogan’s Restaurant Diner, Hoskins Propane Co. Inc., Lacrosse Unlimited, North Jersey Community Bank, JT's Wine and Spirits, La Strada Delicatessen, Ridgewood Auto Wash, Ridgewood Cycle Shop, The Wine Seller, Town & Country Apothecary, and the Volunteer members of H.I.L.T.
Our Volunteers for the Day deserve our gratitude. They help out as Parade Judges, Parade Marshals, Parade Announcer, Banner Carriers and the Evening Gate Attendants.
Our evening entertainment included Illumination Twirlers, Patriot Brass Ensemble, a Welcome by Ridgewood Mayor, Keith Killion, Skydivers the “Fallin’ Angels” Sponsored by Tarvin Realtors, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, The Manhattan Dolls who sang the National Anthem And Fireworks by Fireworks Extravaganza with the Grand Finale Sponsored by Applebee’s.
The Committee thanks Mike Janke for the fireworks flag and Lennie DelDuca for being our stage manager.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, Inc. is an all-volunteer group of patriotic citizens who coordinate the Ridgewood Fourth of July Flag Raising, Parade, and Fireworks events. All aspects of the celebration, including the fireworks, parade bands, and evening performers, as well as the necessary police and fire personnel, are funded by the sale of fireworks tickets and the generous contributions made by local business and area residents.
The Committee was formed in 1910 to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. Today we continue that goal and strive to educate the public of the true meaning of Independence Day.
For information please contact the committee at
201.602.1922 or www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. or ridgewood4th@gmail.com
Margie Downs
President
Ridgewood Fourth Of July Celebration
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA July 6, 2011
Discussion/Action:
1.) Enforcement of Outdoor Café Ordinance
2.) Proposed Administrative Consent Order – NJDEP – Water Pollution Control
Facility (Digester Boiler Stack Testing)
3.) Proposed Cell Tower – Fire Department Communications Upgrade –
Fire House 201 East Glen Avenue
4.) Recommendations for Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Intersection of
Oak Street and Franklin Avenue
5.) Five Year Ridgewood Water Capital Budget
Closed Session
Closed Session
a. Review Chapter 218 of the Village Code – Peddling and Soliciting
b. Personnel – Appointments to Boards and Committees
c. Steven’s Field/PSE&G
d. Legal – Valley Hospital
e. Ridgewood Water - Acquisition
Nurse midwives available at more area hospitals.
Nurse midwives available at more area hospitals.
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
BY BARBARA WILLIAMS
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
Finding a nurse-midwife in North Jersey — even one who speaks Japanese — is getting a bit easier as more hospitals are welcoming the practitioners to their staffs and into the birthing rooms.
Though they usually must be affiliated with an obstetrician to have hospital privileges, nurse-midwives in growing numbers are seeing patients for prenatal visits, then staying for the duration of the hospital birth.
Englewood resident Amani Elkordyhad no intention of having a midwife when she delivered her son, Nurideen, at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. But she was thrilled with the nurse-midwife who filled in for her obstetrician at the last minute and remained throughout her 20-hour labor.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/124932909_LOCAL_ISSUE__demand_for_nurse-midwives_An_expanding_role.html
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
BY BARBARA WILLIAMS
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
Finding a nurse-midwife in North Jersey — even one who speaks Japanese — is getting a bit easier as more hospitals are welcoming the practitioners to their staffs and into the birthing rooms.
Though they usually must be affiliated with an obstetrician to have hospital privileges, nurse-midwives in growing numbers are seeing patients for prenatal visits, then staying for the duration of the hospital birth.
Englewood resident Amani Elkordyhad no intention of having a midwife when she delivered her son, Nurideen, at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. But she was thrilled with the nurse-midwife who filled in for her obstetrician at the last minute and remained throughout her 20-hour labor.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/124932909_LOCAL_ISSUE__demand_for_nurse-midwives_An_expanding_role.html
Gene Chizik @ Bookends ,Tuesday, July5th @ 7:00pm
Gene Chizik @ Bookends ,Tuesday, July5th @ 7:00pm.2010 BCS Champion Auburn Head Coach, Gene Chizik, will sign his new book: All In: What it Takes to be the Best. Books available July 5th
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.Please call the store for details.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Ridgewood blog Poll : Smith Brothers Takes "best burger"
Ridgewood blog Poll : Smith Brothers Takes "best burger"
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Back in June the Ridgewood Historical Society hosted its first “Best Burger” Barbecue on at the Schoolhouse Museum..Five Ridgewood restaurants provided burger samples: The Office, Daily Treat, Park West Tavern, Smith Brothers and MacMurphy's.
The Office served up the winning burger a black pepper crusted burger with a garlic mayo on a brioche bun.
The Judges were Joy Hamburger, cookbook author and Curator of the Schoolhouse Museum; Keith Killion, Mayor of Ridgewood; Deirdre Ward, Social Editor for The Ridgewood News; Joan Groome, Executive Director, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce; and Drew Nieporent, noted restaurateur and notably the owner of the Tribeca Grill, NOBU and Corton.
So we decided to ask our readers what they think is the best burger in Ridgewood and
our poll came out a little different than the professionals .
Geographically blog readers from Texas,Ohio , Minnesota and New Jersey all opted for Smith Brothers ,while California ,Iowa , Pennsylvania , Virginia and New York gave the Office their vote.
In our poll Smith Brothers lead all the way ,in the end capturing 26% of the vote . Early on the Park West Tavern made a run for the number one spot but was held off by supporters of Smith Brothers.
The Office 22%
Daily Treat 14%
Park West Tavern 18%
Smith Brothers 26%
MacMurphy's. 21%
http://micropoll.com/t/LEiOrZB17e
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Back in June the Ridgewood Historical Society hosted its first “Best Burger” Barbecue on at the Schoolhouse Museum..Five Ridgewood restaurants provided burger samples: The Office, Daily Treat, Park West Tavern, Smith Brothers and MacMurphy's.
The Office served up the winning burger a black pepper crusted burger with a garlic mayo on a brioche bun.
The Judges were Joy Hamburger, cookbook author and Curator of the Schoolhouse Museum; Keith Killion, Mayor of Ridgewood; Deirdre Ward, Social Editor for The Ridgewood News; Joan Groome, Executive Director, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce; and Drew Nieporent, noted restaurateur and notably the owner of the Tribeca Grill, NOBU and Corton.
So we decided to ask our readers what they think is the best burger in Ridgewood and
our poll came out a little different than the professionals .
Geographically blog readers from Texas,Ohio , Minnesota and New Jersey all opted for Smith Brothers ,while California ,Iowa , Pennsylvania , Virginia and New York gave the Office their vote.
In our poll Smith Brothers lead all the way ,in the end capturing 26% of the vote . Early on the Park West Tavern made a run for the number one spot but was held off by supporters of Smith Brothers.
The Office 22%
Daily Treat 14%
Park West Tavern 18%
Smith Brothers 26%
MacMurphy's. 21%
http://micropoll.com/t/LEiOrZB17e
Whole Foods Market Ridgewood celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary
Whole Foods Market Ridgewood celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Whole Foods Market Ridgewood celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary last Thursday .Tony "Tone Tone" Albanese of season 1 of "Cake Boss" presented the Birthday Cake. The cake was 4 tiers, 100% all natural and made 100% by hand. It was later cut and given out to customers to celebrate the event.
If you have ambition with cakes his cake videos can be seen at www.youtube.com/TonyAlbaneseCakes & follow him on Twitter twitter.com/cakebosstony.
Whole Foods celebrated the day with activities, music, sampling & more proceeds to the event went to Hackensack Riverkeeper, the same beneficiary Whole Foods Market had on our opening day 10 years ago!
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Whole Foods Market Ridgewood celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary last Thursday .Tony "Tone Tone" Albanese of season 1 of "Cake Boss" presented the Birthday Cake. The cake was 4 tiers, 100% all natural and made 100% by hand. It was later cut and given out to customers to celebrate the event.
If you have ambition with cakes his cake videos can be seen at www.youtube.com/TonyAlbaneseCakes & follow him on Twitter twitter.com/cakebosstony.
Whole Foods celebrated the day with activities, music, sampling & more proceeds to the event went to Hackensack Riverkeeper, the same beneficiary Whole Foods Market had on our opening day 10 years ago!
Tennis therapy founded at the Ridgewood Racquet Club helps survivors of cancer
Tennis therapy founded at the Ridgewood Racquet Club helps survivors of cancer
1:08 AM, Jul. 4, 2011
They don't have famous names like Navratilova, Sharapova, Federer or Nadal, but these tennis players want to win in straight sets as they match volleys with cancer.
One of them is Andrea Flatow, who is bringing the free Tennis For Life sessions to West Rock Indoor Sports and Entertainment Complex in Bardonia. Affiliated with the Hackensack University Medical Center, it was founded at the Ridgewood (N.J.) Racquet Club in 1998 by Marcia Devens, who died about 10 years ago.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20110704/NEWS03/107040327/Tennis-therapy-helps-survivors-cancer?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News
Mayors want NJ budget cuts restored; say efforts to stabilize property taxes will suffer
Mayors want NJ budget cuts restored; say efforts to stabilize property taxes will suffer
A lobbying group representing New Jersey mayors says Gov. Chris Christie's budget cuts will hurt local efforts to stabilize property taxes.
The League of Municipalities says cuts totaling $240 million will adversely impact the ability of municipalities to provide much-needed property tax relief in their towns. (The Associated Press)
Finances dimming for solar industry
Finances dimming for solar industry
The solar power industry in New Jersey and elsewhere faces a dual threat from a Congress that may turn off the flow of federal subsidies and pass on mandating renewable energy standards that would increase demand.
The Republican-led House has targeted federal grant and loan guarantee programs to reduce or eliminate, including those aimed at boosting solar energy usage. (Chebium and Kelly, Gannett)
Charter school reformers seek democratic control
Charter school reformers seek democratic control
As legislation is drafted and redrafted in the state Senate, proposed charter schools in Hillsborough, Flemington, Highland Park, South Brunswick and Plainfield await the impact of four bills passed in the Assembly last week. (Makin, Gannett)
N.J. community-college chiefs say they earn their 180G + perks
N.J. community-college chiefs say they earn their 180G + perks
Community-college presidents in New Jersey are paid an average salary of more than $180,000 per year, and most also get at least part of their housing and car costs paid for by their employers.
According to an analysis by the Associated Press, one-third of the presidents have pension and other retirement contributions and deferred compensation that cost their schools at least $30,000 per year. (Mulvihill, The Associated Press)
A medical malady: Where are New Jersey’s primary care physicians?
A medical malady: Where are New Jersey’s primary care physicians?
It’s shortly after 2 p.m. on a sunny Thursday in June and nearly all the waiting- room chairs at Forest Hills Family Health Associates are full: Senior citizens with their hands resting on canes or walkers, twenty-somethings in bright, t-shirts, mothers trying to corral giggling toddlers, and a very pregnant couple, whispering nervously in the corner. (Stainton, NJ Spotlight)
NJT: State spends $130,000 on Washington, D.C. law firm for lobbying
State spends $130,000 on Washington, D.C. law firm for lobbying
The state has paid at least $130,000 this year to a Washington, D.C., law firm to lobby Congress on behalf of NJ Transit — a tactic criticized last year as "wasteful and unnecessary spending" by Governor Christie.
NJ Transit last year hired Patton Boggs to fight the federal government's demands that the state return $271 million spent toward building a new Hudson River tunnel before Christie killed the project in October. (Rouse and Jackson, The Record)
Fate of school vouchers, N.J. wineries uncertain after bills died quietly behind the scenes
Fate of school vouchers, N.J. wineries uncertain after bills died quietly behind the scenes
New Jersey lawmakers raced for the Statehouse exits Wednesday night after passing a state budget plan, trailing dozens of press releases trumpeting their accomplishments as they prepared for their traditional summer break.
But not every issue was neatly wrapped up at the last minute. Even though piles of bills were passed and paraded in the sunlight, others died quietly behind the scenes, in the shadows. (Megerian, The Star-Ledger)
Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Has Cost $278,000 per Job
Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Has Cost $278,000 per Job
The stimulus is now causing the economy to shed jobs.
When the Obama administration releases a report on the Friday before a long weekend, it’s clearly not trying to draw attention to the report’s contents. Sure enough, the “Seventh Quarterly Report” on the economic impact of the “stimulus,” released on Friday, July 1, provides further evidence that President Obama’s economic “stimulus” did very little, if anything, to stimulate the economy, and a whole lot to stimulate the debt.
obama walks alone
The report was written by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, a group of three economists who were all handpicked by Obama, and it chronicles the alleged success of the “stimulus” in adding or saving jobs. The council reports that, using “mainstream estimates of economic multipliers for the effects of fiscal stimulus” (which it describes as a “natural way to estimate the effects of” the legislation), the “stimulus” has added or saved just under 2.4 million jobs — whether private or public — at a cost (to date) of $666 billion. That’s a cost to taxpayers of $278,000 per job.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-s-economists-stimulus-has-cost-278000-job_576014.html
The stimulus is now causing the economy to shed jobs.
When the Obama administration releases a report on the Friday before a long weekend, it’s clearly not trying to draw attention to the report’s contents. Sure enough, the “Seventh Quarterly Report” on the economic impact of the “stimulus,” released on Friday, July 1, provides further evidence that President Obama’s economic “stimulus” did very little, if anything, to stimulate the economy, and a whole lot to stimulate the debt.
obama walks alone
The report was written by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, a group of three economists who were all handpicked by Obama, and it chronicles the alleged success of the “stimulus” in adding or saving jobs. The council reports that, using “mainstream estimates of economic multipliers for the effects of fiscal stimulus” (which it describes as a “natural way to estimate the effects of” the legislation), the “stimulus” has added or saved just under 2.4 million jobs — whether private or public — at a cost (to date) of $666 billion. That’s a cost to taxpayers of $278,000 per job.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-s-economists-stimulus-has-cost-278000-job_576014.html
Monday, July 04, 2011
43% See George Washington As Greatest Founding Father
43% See George Washington As Greatest Founding Father
Sunday, July 03, 2011
As America prepares to celebrate its 235th birthday, a plurality of adults still sees the nation’s first president as its greatest founder.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of American adults shows that 43% say George Washington is the greatest founding father of our country, up 11 points from last year. Thomas Jefferson comes in second with 24% who see him has the greatest found father, followed by Benjamin Franklin with 16%.
Just five percent (5%) see both John Adams and James Madison as the greatest founding fathers. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
Washington has been at the top of this list since 2006.
Data released earlier shows that Americans continue to strongly believe in the nation’s founding ideals articulated in the Declaration of Independence. While most believe that governments derive their only just authority from the consent of the governed, only 23% believe the federal government today has such consent.
In fact, 45% believe that the gap between Americans who want to govern themselves and politicians who want to rule over them is now as big as the gap between the American colonies and England during the 18th Century.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/holidays/june_2011/43_see_george_washington_as_greatest_founding_father
Sunday, July 03, 2011
As America prepares to celebrate its 235th birthday, a plurality of adults still sees the nation’s first president as its greatest founder.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of American adults shows that 43% say George Washington is the greatest founding father of our country, up 11 points from last year. Thomas Jefferson comes in second with 24% who see him has the greatest found father, followed by Benjamin Franklin with 16%.
Just five percent (5%) see both John Adams and James Madison as the greatest founding fathers. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
Washington has been at the top of this list since 2006.
Data released earlier shows that Americans continue to strongly believe in the nation’s founding ideals articulated in the Declaration of Independence. While most believe that governments derive their only just authority from the consent of the governed, only 23% believe the federal government today has such consent.
In fact, 45% believe that the gap between Americans who want to govern themselves and politicians who want to rule over them is now as big as the gap between the American colonies and England during the 18th Century.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/holidays/june_2011/43_see_george_washington_as_greatest_founding_father
Happy July 4th to us all!
Happy July 4th to us all!
by N. Cinneide
The 4th of July has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. By writing a very detailed decree, they decided that they no longer would need to be governed by the Kings of England that had been so very unjust to the colonists in the years before. On July 4th, America was born. We call the 4th of July Independence Day because this day was the day they declared independence from Great Britain.
We celebrate the fact that we are a free nation that is no under the rule of another. But, there is more to the celebration of independence than just the fact that this is the birthday of the United States. In fact, there are many goals and ideas that are represented in this celebration that until this day we fight for and protect around the world.
The Declaration of Independence, the actual decree in which was signed the independence of the United States, stands as a symbol for all of the things that we, as Americans, believe in. What are the symbols that it stands for?
The right to live with the freedoms of religion, without persecution and with the ability to think and do for yourself.
The courage it takes to protect freedom. It took the individuals that signed the Declaration a great deal of courage to do so as they could have been hung for treason. We use this symbol as a means to remind us that courage is often needed in times when our freedoms are threatened.
A symbol that people can live in a country that is governed by its people and that every person in that country is a very important person for its well being.
We celebrate the 4th of July for a number of reasons. We talk about how the United States of America was born and how many have died for that to happen. We celebrate the fact that we, as a nation, want all people to be free. And, we realize that without the courage and bravery of all those that came before us, we would not have the freedoms that we hold so very dear to us.
by N. Cinneide
The 4th of July has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. By writing a very detailed decree, they decided that they no longer would need to be governed by the Kings of England that had been so very unjust to the colonists in the years before. On July 4th, America was born. We call the 4th of July Independence Day because this day was the day they declared independence from Great Britain.
We celebrate the fact that we are a free nation that is no under the rule of another. But, there is more to the celebration of independence than just the fact that this is the birthday of the United States. In fact, there are many goals and ideas that are represented in this celebration that until this day we fight for and protect around the world.
The Declaration of Independence, the actual decree in which was signed the independence of the United States, stands as a symbol for all of the things that we, as Americans, believe in. What are the symbols that it stands for?
The right to live with the freedoms of religion, without persecution and with the ability to think and do for yourself.
The courage it takes to protect freedom. It took the individuals that signed the Declaration a great deal of courage to do so as they could have been hung for treason. We use this symbol as a means to remind us that courage is often needed in times when our freedoms are threatened.
A symbol that people can live in a country that is governed by its people and that every person in that country is a very important person for its well being.
We celebrate the 4th of July for a number of reasons. We talk about how the United States of America was born and how many have died for that to happen. We celebrate the fact that we, as a nation, want all people to be free. And, we realize that without the courage and bravery of all those that came before us, we would not have the freedoms that we hold so very dear to us.
Happy 4th of July from the Ridgewood blog
On this day, 235 years ago, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. Even though they had already declared independence two days earlier, the American people were so moved by the Declaration that thereafter July 4th became our birthday. Happy Birthday America!
Celebrate the Constitution : The Resolution for Independence
The Resolution for Independence presented to the Second Continental Congress by Richard Henry Lee
June 7, 1776
"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.
That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation."
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Founders-Religion-and-Government/106677312693315
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Pedestrian Struck -East Ridgewood Avenue and North Maple Avenue
Pedestrian Struck -East Ridgewood Avenue and North Maple Avenue
by Boyd Loving
A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Maple Avenue at approximately 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 3rd. The victim suffered minor injuries and was transported to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood by members of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision was issued one summons.
Justice Kagan called to recuse herself from any court cases involving Obamacare
Citing Evidence They Call 'Contradictory' to Kagan's Confirmation Testimony, 49 Lawmakers Call for Judiciary Committee Investigation
Friday, July 01, 2011
By Terence P. Jeffrey
(CNSNews.com) - Forty-nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives--including the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and two presidential candidates--are pointing to evidence they say is "contradictory" to Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's confirmation testimony and calling for the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the matter.
The lawmakers also say they believe that evidence already made public shows that Kagan must recuse herself from any court cases involving the health care bill signed into law by President Barack Obama while she was serving as Obama's solicitor general.
"We respectfully call upon the House Judiciary Committee to promptly investigate the extent to which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was involved in preparing a legal defense of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) during her tenure as Solicitor General," the 49 lawmakers wrote in a letter to Rep. Lamar Smith (R.-Texas), the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Rep. John Conyers (D.-Mich.), the ranking member of the committee.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/breaking-49-house-members-call-investiga
Friday, July 01, 2011
By Terence P. Jeffrey
(CNSNews.com) - Forty-nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives--including the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and two presidential candidates--are pointing to evidence they say is "contradictory" to Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's confirmation testimony and calling for the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the matter.
The lawmakers also say they believe that evidence already made public shows that Kagan must recuse herself from any court cases involving the health care bill signed into law by President Barack Obama while she was serving as Obama's solicitor general.
"We respectfully call upon the House Judiciary Committee to promptly investigate the extent to which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was involved in preparing a legal defense of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) during her tenure as Solicitor General," the 49 lawmakers wrote in a letter to Rep. Lamar Smith (R.-Texas), the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Rep. John Conyers (D.-Mich.), the ranking member of the committee.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/breaking-49-house-members-call-investiga
Time to Make Professors Teach
Time to Make Professors Teach
My new study suggests a simple way to cut college tuition in half.
By RICHARD VEDDER
No sooner do parents proudly watch their children graduate high school than they must begin paying for college. As they write checks for upwards of $40,000 a year, they’ll no doubt find themselves complaining loudly about rising college costs—even asking: “Is it worth it?”
It’s a legitimate question. As college costs have risen wildly, the benefits of the degree seem less and less clear. Larger numbers of college graduates are taking relatively low-paying and low-skilled jobs.
The good news? There are ways to greatly ease the burden and make college more affordable, according to new data from the University of Texas at Austin.
In a study for the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, Christopher Matgouranis, Jonathan Robe and I concluded that tuition fees at the flagship campus of the University of Texas could be cut by as much as half simply by asking the 80% of faculty with the lowest teaching loads to teach about half as much as the 20% of faculty with the highest loads. The top 20% currently handle 57% of all teaching.
http://timesoftexas.com/2011/0
4th of July in Ridgewood: Getting Ready 2 .....
Flag Raising 9:00 am - Wilsey Square
Trumpeter - Jennifer Schuler
Flag Raising by American Legion Post 53
The National Anthem sung by Grace Preuninger
Congressman Scott Garrett
Presentation of United States Constitution booklets to Ridgewood Elementary School students
Parade begins 10:00 am (Rain or Shine) - North Monroe and Godwin: See the Parade route.
1930 AA Truck
1946 Chevy Pick-up & 1966 Land Rover
1960 Cadillac Convertible
American Legion
American Merchant Marine Veterans, Dennis Rodland Chapter
Arya Samaj of New Jersey
BANNER - Applebees
BANNER - Committee
BANNER - Ridgewood Fire Volunteers, Inc
BANNER - Tarvin Realtors
BANNER - Valley Hospital
Bergen County Sheriff's Department
Blue Star Families
Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corp
Christian Health Care Center
Civil Air Patrol
Community Blood Services
Dr. Dubious and the Agnostics
Fair Lawn Fire Department
Fair Lawn Rescue Squad
Fidelity Lodge #113, Free & Accepted Masons
Fidelity Lodge #113, Free & Accepted Masons
Garden State Band
Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department
Illumination Twirlers
Jamboree Scholarship fund, Inc.
Knights of Columbus Council #1736 Ridgewood
Lustgarten Foundation
Mahwah Fire Department Co. 4
Melrose Blackhawks
Meyers Manx Dune Buggies
Miles of Smiles - Clown Friends
Miss Patti's School of Dance
Motor Corps of Salaam Shrine
New Jersey Militia/Heard's Brigade
New Jersey Tea Party Coalition
New York Scottish Pipes
NJ Live Musicians - Dixie String Band
NJ Live Musicians - Polka Band
NJ Live Musicians - Shore Brass Band
Orchard Elementary School
Outwater's Militia
Ramapo Rescue Dog Association (ARDA - NJ)
Ramsey Rescue Squad
Rangers of Wild West City
Ridge School
Ridgewood Board of Education
Ridgewood Choral
Ridgewood Emergency Services
Ridgewood Fire Department
Ridgewood High School Band
Ridgewood High School Girls Lacrosse
Ridgewood Police Department
Ridgewood Percussion Ensemble - The Babalu's
Ridgewood Public Library
Ridgewood Rugby Association
Shantany Hose Company
Somerville School
South Park Pipes & Drums
Spirit of Newark
The Franklin Band
The Orpheus Men's Chorus of Ridgewood
The Ridgewood Choral
The Village School
The Waldwick Band
Uncle Sam -- Christopher J. Marion
Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club
Vietnam Vets of America Chapter #333 Rockland County
Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department
Washington Elm VFW Post 192
Willard School
Woman's Club of Ridgewood
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