Week in Review: Bogus Tickets Charge, Fuel Spill, New Principal

A 19-year-old Paterson woman reported to police she was sexually assaulted at a residence on S. Van Dien Ave. Police have not made any arrests.

Ridgewood-ite Tom Gorman was officially introduced as the new principal of the high school on Monday. The current principal of Westwood Jr./Sr. High School said he couldn't wait to get started when he starts July 1.

Tuesday, April 4

Library officials are asking the council to not just keep the budget flat, but increase the budget up to $62,000 to prevent closures in 2012-2013.

An ambulance rushing to the scene of a medical call struck the side of a vehicle at East Ridgewood Ave. and Oak St. There were no injuries reported in the accident.

Kim Fiske pays his long-time employees a good wage, reminisces about how Bagelicious came to be and confessed he's too stubborn to make a profit at his village bagel institution.

Wednesday, April 4

Three Buddhist monks blessed the Ridgewood Coffee Company, spreading good karma over lattes and a traditional Thai meal.

Residents on N. Monroe St. had their daily routines greatly disrupted after a Public Service pipe burst, spreading oil onto the street and into the storm drains. Officials said the leak didn't impact the drinking water, but privately expressed concern over potential damage to the road.

Thursday, April 5

The former high school principal said school board candidate Jim Morgan would bring scrutiny, a fresh perspective, and transparency to the Ridgewood Board of Education.

Glen Rock officials are pleased the bid to fix long-standing drainage issues and revitalize the high school athletic complex came in significantly under budget. 

Village Manager Ken Gabbert said he'll be making a full presentation to the council on the updated storm response plans as well as the new leaf collection procedures.

Ridgewood police allege parking enforcement officer Chris Foxon wrote tickets for vehicles not in violation and later made up false reasons for dismissing the tickets.

Friday, April 6

The Ridgewood native and advocate for those with disabilities, has been selected to join the cast of The Glee Project, with the aim to make a guest starring role on Glee.

Due to delays in construction and seeding, athletics at the new village complex will be delayed through late summer, early fall, according to officials.