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Welcome to Ridgewood-Glen Rock Patch! I'm your editor, James Kleimann. We're here to be your one-stop-shop for all things Ridgewood and Glen Rock.

james.kleimann@patch.com

(201) 364-3232

Originally from Wyckoff, NJ

A twin

Yankee fanatic with sabermetric leanings (I like baseball math)

Cat person

Bio

I've been editor of Ridgewood Patch since summer of 2010 and since have covered everything under the Ridgewood sun – contentious Valley Hospital hearings, Graydon Pool theatrics, zoning and development challenges, crime, education, county politics, the state of the Ridgewood downtown, and much, much more.

For a town of about 25,000 people, Ridgewood sure has a lot of issues up for debate. Between parking problems, downtown vacancies, pedestrian safety matters, budget cuts, rising taxes, development proposals, Graydon Pool, and the unresolved issue of Valley Hospital's expansion aims, there's no shortage of challenges weighing on the minds of residents, and there's often much division on the possible solutions to those challenges.

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Council Delays Vote on Speed Limit Changes

Village is amending ordinance language to clarify that only N. and S. Monroe would see a reduction in speed from 35 to 25 mph.

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East Coast Burger Opens

Casual burger joint with ice cream parlor introduced its 'hip' self to the Ridgewood public on Monday.

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Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.

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Environmental Cleanup Costs Unclear at Site of Walnut Street Lot

Walnut St. site, once planned as a parking garage, has contamination from gasoline barrels and dry cleaner-based plumes and could cost $1 million to clean, according to a report commissioned by the village.

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Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.

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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.

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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson.

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Changes Add $150K to GRHS Fields Project

Board agrees to widen athletic fields, bring in more soil for $152,000 despite objections of a few board members.

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