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.
In its 9th year, the Reel Voices Film Festival at the Ridgewood Public Library will showcase independent films on the endurance of the human spirit
"Bad Parents" to begin filming in October and is based on the award-winning play "It's All About the Kids"
Team is ranked #1 in North Jersey
Over $1,000 raised for two charities this past weekend
Longtime village resident passed away September 24
Previous attempts to use "low-impact" pesticides were not effective; district spraying outside the Little Theater this weekend and Monday
Carpenter's union protested with large inflatable rats outside of general contractor's Ridgewood home Thursday morning
"Way of Wellness" workshop at Ridgewood Chiropractic, genealogy class at library round out Thursday
Both the meetings from September 13 and September 19 have been posted online
Neighbors near the Ho-Ho-Kus border have opposed the 120-foot tower proposal
Superintendent says safety remains the district's 'top priority;' police are investigating the incident.
Alicja Butas, 18, faces several alcohol and motor vehicle-related charges for allegedly striking a minivan full of children on the night of September 18
Parks and Rec looking for 45-55 foot tree to serve as the holiday tree at the train station
Clearing the pond of junk helps reduce flooding, says Ellie Gruber of the Ridgewood Wildscape Association
Or hear some singer/songwriters for RCC's open mic night
Board president Michele Lenhard, Superintendent Fishbein will get the ball rolling with Village Manager Ken Gabbert and Mayor Keith Killion
Officials from 7 localities, including Ridgewood, plan quarterly meetings
Plus, zoning board meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Stetson Gala Ball on October 1 to benefit the Ridgewood Library is swelled to capacity with 640 confirmed guests
The mixers have moved venues with damage to Village Hall
