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Week in Review: 'Scary' Texts, Firefighter's Legal Battle, Murky Graydon Finances
Catch up on the news from this week.
James Kleimann, Patch Staff
James Kleimann, Patch Staff
- Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ
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)
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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.
Posting Activity
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Ridgewood, Glen Rock Players Make All-Bergen Hockey Squads
Seven village and borough students among the county's best hockey players.
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2013-2014 Glen Rock School Budget Reduces Taxes
The 2013-2014 budget will cost the average homeowner $29 fewer dollars. Officials say the upcoming school year also offers a greater number of teachers and programs.
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Glen Rock Middle School Students Take 1st, 2nd in Law Contest
Gifted and talented 7th-graders take Law Adventure competition, will perform trials in May.
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Ridgewood Won't Accept Midland Park Students, Report Says
No room at Ridgewood High School for students from outside the village, Ridgewood superintendent says.
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Ridgewood Settles Passaic River Chemical Lawsuit
Eight Ridgewood homes indirectly depositing waste into the Passaic River led to the state DEP naming it a party in a large lawsuit related to Agent Orange cleanup.
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VIDEO: View 'The Collection' at the Schoolhouse Museum
Visit the one-room schoolhouse on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays until July.
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Ridgewood Violates Labor Law, Will Pay Firefighter's Legal Fees
John Albano to receive nearly $5,000 from the village after a state civil service board found the village manager violated the law when he passed Albano over for a promotion to captain in 2011.
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Authentic Italian Cuisine is 'Due' in Ridgewood
Chris Tarta plans on opening his second Italian restaurant in late spring, early summer.
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Glen Rock Pool Badges Go On Sale April 1
Some badges are discounted if purchased between April 1 and May 16.
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Ridgewood-Based Group Bikes 25 Miles to Work Each Day
Members of the "Ridgewood Commuter Group" are among the few Bergen residents pedaling to their Manhattan offices during the work week.
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Jake Rollins Crowned Bowler of the Year in North Jersey
Glen Rock junior named the top bowler in North Jersey by The Record.
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DeSimone Declared School Business Admin of the Year
Award provides for a $2,000 scholarship to a Ridgewood student.
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Federal Loan Deadline Looms For Hurricane Sandy Victims
Small Business Administration has already approved more than a half billion dollars for home and business owners
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'Scary, Graphic' Text Message Circulates at Ridgewood Elementary School
Somerville Elementary School 5th graders received a chain mail message "spreading like wildfire," prompting the principal to ask parents to talk to their children about social media.
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County to Host Job Fair at Bergen Community College
Host of regional employers planned at job fair Thursday
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Julian Lynch on NPR's First Listen
Village native has released a new record
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Finances Murky at Graydon Pool in 2013 Budget
Council must decide – and quickly – if it will keep extended hours for the 2013 season.
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Trenton Shorting Ridgewood, Officials Say
Council and school board members agreed the state aid levels put significant strain on their respective budgets.
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Wal-Mart Abandons Plans for Supermarket in Hawthorne
Glen Rock-based developer will need to find new tenant for property on Wagaraw Road.
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