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.
An Allendale woman was killed after her car was struck by Rocco Benedetto, who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and fleeing the Route 17 accident two years ago.
Ridgewood Historical Society's Cvil War Years DVD and poster took first place prizes from the state's federated historical society.
Westbound train struck and killed Waldwick resident Mark Moglia just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses and transit authorities say the victim was walking along the track when struck in Ridgewood.
An 83-year-old Paramus woman was treated for injuries after a motor vehicle accident at Maple and Ackerman avenues in Glen Rock Thursday morning.
One of three establishments now in the village after the council revised its "fast food ordinance."
Organization giving away $1,400 prom package that includes full hair and makeup, dance lessons, pedicures, jewelry and more.
Mayor says the library may not get total request, but council will try to get as "close as possible"
Ridgewood activated its long-discussed lightning detection system Wednesday at Hawes and Veterans Field.
15th annual day features two televised matches and tons of activities for the kids.
Crane may be on site to lift the bridge up off supports next week when construction to permanently repair the closed structure begins.
Family and members of the force remember Dinice, a 26 year veteran, as a true servant to the people of the village.
$90 million budget passed by roughly 400 votes, according to unofficial results.
With Andrew Matteo's resignation, the elementary school will be on its fifth principal in six years.
Anti-establishment candidate Jim Morgan defeated incumbent Bob Hutton for a one-year term while incumbent Vince Loncto overcame challenger Gina Damasco.
Vehicle reported stolen out of Long Island two weeks ago.
Principal John Arlotta says he's fielded complaints that some students are embarrassed by having their names listed next to their college choice in the student newspaper, and the principal wants to put a stop to it.
![GRHS Seniors: Don't Kill the 'College List' [Poll]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/49999/2012/04/raw/dd7660d8f60b1ee40fc29997e945dbe0.jpg)
Several members objected to being forced to vote 'all or nothing' on plan to fix drainage issues and turf the high school athletic complex.
Services kept intact in the 2012 Glen Rock municipal budget, according to officials.
Three reports logged in the last week, according to police.
Village Manager Ken Gabbert not among the seven fired commissioners of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority.
