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.
Residents clamor for "safety" measures near the newly-lighted sport fields given the volume of traffic and speeders; it'll take "attitude changes" as well as an ordinance, the mayor said.
The council said it could not justify an additional ratepayer hike to those served by the public utility.
Kids can learn all about bats from expert Joseph D'Angeli at the Youth Center today.
With recent reports of attempted child lurings, we want to know what moms say to their kids to keep them safe.
A burglar gained entry through the window of the Air Brook Building on Rt. 17, according to police.
The juniors' garage sale on March 25, 26 will go toward repainting the ballroom, organizers say.
Puppeteer Jill Liflander will be combining story and song for kids at11 a.m.
Spy these deals to save your family some money.
See some deals to save your family money.
As elections and budgets heat up, the district says there are numerous ways to get all the school-related news you need.
The Bravo TV star had an interview with The Advocate for its March issue; see what else is going on in the village.
Patch is looking for super extraordinary kids to feature each week. Know someone? Nominate them today!
Few things will be open with the federal holiday.
The teachers are currently negotiating their contract.
Oodles of things to do with the kids while they're off this week.
The Democratic senator wants to force Channel 9 (WWOR) to actually cover some New Jersey news.
The cafe will be closing its doors on Monday for good.
The library will host Nina Simone's brother Sam Wymans for a tribute to his late sister at 3 p.m.
See the run-down of our seven biggest stories this week.
Remember the nice Friday weather; you won't have it on Saturday.
