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.
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Originally from Wyckoff, NJ
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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.
Village administration tout move to freeze salaries and pay on 'incentivized performance' as an innovation in government, others call it a inappropriate and a squandering of money in hard times
During the month of "Movember," members of the Ridgewood Police Department are raising money and awareness for prostate cancer
Village Council presented certificates thanking participants of the third annual Access Weekend, which celebrated the talents of those with special needs
One doctor-owned primary care practice is starting out with 15 physicians but hopes to grow to hundreds
Council outvotes Aronsohn, who objected to the council increasing the amount of "incentive raises" management and non-union staff could receive in new salary model
No incidents have happened in Ridgewood but police say elementary school students in neighboring communities have been approached by a man offering sexual favors for money
Village voters were split between Democrats and Republicans
Tensions ran hot in one of the state's toughest showdowns, but Republican challenger John Driscoll and Republican Assembly candidates conceded to incumbent Bob Gordon
Boys lose to Randolph 3-0 in state semi-final
Sen. Loretta Weinberg, Assembly members Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Gordon Johnson elected in large margin over Republican challengers
State Senator Kevin O'Toole and Assemblymen David Russo and Scott Rumana return to Trenton again
Wayne rivals Scott Rumana and Bill Brennan have been embattled in a bitter political feud for one of two District 40 Assembly seats
A breakdown of the ballot question on amending the NJ constitution to allow sports betting in Atlantic City and at racetracks in NJ
School districts voicing concern that the anti-bullying bill is an onerous, unfunded mandate are likely to follow one town's lead in filing a complaint with state board
Loncto, with a background in finance, was selected over five other candidates for Charlie Reilly's seat and will serve through at least April of 2012
Ratepayers could see another 5 percent increase in 2012, according to Ridgewood village officials
Officials: Five percent increase possible in 2012
Councilman had 'serious concerns' over the absence while other council members had no issue
Mayor, owners of Sensations Day Spa and Salon celebrate grand opening on Saturday
Ratepayers could see another 5 percent increase in 2012, according to village officials