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.
Adam Gussen decisively defeats Jason Castle and Diane Sare to battle conservative Congressman Scott Garrett in November.
Superintendent claims most kids will end up back in their preferred neighborhood school, and says the controversy over kids potentially being enrolled at other schools is much ado over nothing.
Several streets closed due to milling and paving; alternate routes should be planned.
In annual filings with the state BPU, utilities say customers could see savings of up to 5.2 percent.
Community forum held at GRMS/HS auditorium on Wednesday, June 13.
Tell us why you made your choice in the comments.
All seemed to have a good time on Saturday.
Friends and family of the Ridgewood Fire Department were treated to a wealth of fun and food for an early June cookout.
The Coben house was the place to be for Ridgewood seniors bound for prom at the Harborside in Jersey City.
Resignation effective June 15.
Council members are concerned about the cost impact of Chief John Ward's summertime initiative to improve traffic safety conditions in the downtown.
Final hearing on potential development of 7-acre property concludes with an important question – what's a 'balanced,' appropriate use of open space?
The make-your-own-art shop formerly known as franchise "Color Me Mine" is now independently owned and reborn as "Creatively Yours."
Catch up on the news you might have missed this week.
That may change with Ridgewood fro-yo operations opening up within the next month or two.
47-year-old Teaneck woman taken to Valley Hospital after being struck by a vehicle at W. Ridgewood Ave. and N. Monroe St. Friday morning.
Long-time science teacher brings science to life with relevant materials geared toward student involvement.
Former professional soccer player Jeff Agoos stopped by Ridgewood last Friday to coach a U-8 Maroons travel soccer team.
47-year-old Teaneck woman taken to Valley Hospital after being struck by a vehicle at W. Ridgewood Ave. and N. Monroe St. Friday morning.
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