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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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Senior Recognized as Hispanic Scholar

Alexander Cobb received award for his 'exceptional academic achievements' in National Hispanic Recognition Program

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Trick And Treat With The Red Cross

Halloween youth event on Oct. 29 will feature a variety of games and activities

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Union Protests Wage Dispute at Middle School

Bricklayers union protested at G.W. at student dropoff time, stating a district subcontractor does not pay proper wages, hires illegal immigrants

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Poll: Is the Valley Survey Legit?

The hospital says the poll conducted in August with a sample of over 3,400 people concludes a silent majority – 62 percent – support expansion, while opponents say the survey is biased and manipulative

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Driver of Flipped Jeep Sent to Hospital

Incident happened on N. Maple Ave. Friday night; injuries appear non-life-threatening, according to police

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Transformer Sparks on Franklin Avenue

Also, approximately 20-30 homes without power on Mountain Avenue after tree fell on power line

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