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
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Originally from Wyckoff, NJ
A twin
Yankee fanatic with sabermetric leanings (I like baseball math)
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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.
Running for a one-year term against incumbent Bob Hutton, candidate Jim Morgan says the school board needs a new approach to interfacing with public and asking hard questions about curriculum and finances.
Ridgewood teachers trimming back on 'extra time' due to 18 months of stalled negotiations, salary freeze
Tips, news, photos and a message to residents all on the site
Glen Rock grassroots turf group holding a series of fundraisers to transform Faber Field into a top-notch athletic complex in 2014.
Hundreds of Ridgewood Education Association members protested at the Ridgewood school board meeting Monday night.
Lavin past away on Saturday, March 17. He was an active member at Mt. Carmel, a participant in Dad's Night and the unofficial photographer of the RHS football team.
Turtles spotted at Wild Duck Pond on a beautiful Sunday
Mayor Keith Killion concerned about public perception of initial budget forecast, which suggested a possible 7.5 percent increase
Ridgewood Open Space Committee holding a series of public forums to hear input on undeveloped parcel
Village Sports Center, better known as "Bernard's", was around for years before closing in 2011
30 girls from Ridgewood Irish Dance LLC performing marathon on Saturday to pay for tuition at prestigious camp
Clerks director returns to New Jersey on Tuesday, where he'll be promoting his new book at Bookends
Here's what you may have missed this week
Ridgewood's most famous author talks to The Wall Street Journal about his upcoming book, insecurity and wanting to be read
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.
Dharun Ravi targeted roommate Tyler Clementi because he was gay, jury finds.