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Jamboree Raises Big Money
Annual performance generates scholarship money for Ridgewood students
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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.
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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.
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New Hospital Expansion Plans, New Superintendent Introduced in Top Local Headlines
Other stories include Ridgewood being designated one of America's safest cities and a school budget with no expected tax increase.
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Carrera Cycles Closing for One Week
Glen Rock business taking a brief break in February.
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Photo: Pizza Love on Valentine's Day
John's Boy Pizzeria in Glen Rock crafted some special pies for the most romantic day of the year.
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Valley Hospital Back With New Expansion Plan
Planning board expected to begin hearings on a new master plan amendment request in March after a lawsuit was settled between the board, hospital and an opposition group.
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Council Passes Controversial 'Dangerous Dog' Ordinance
Ridgewood officials also endorsed the creation of a responsible pet ownership committee, widely supported by animal groups.
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'Terrific for Tots' Preschool Registration Underway in Glen Rock
Register for Glen Rock Community School's preschool Monday-Friday.
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Vote on Management, Non-Union Raises Delayed
Ridgewood council still needs to discuss issue, mayor says.
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Graydon Ramp Timetable Pushed Back
State responsible for holdup.
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Ridgewood Named 6th Safest City in United States
Neighborhood research site NeighborhoodScout has named Ridgewood one of the top 100 safest cities in America.
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Feeling Marginalized, Shinozuka Resigns From Planning Board
The Ridgewood council didn't want her as a full-time member, Jane Shinozuka said, prompting her resignation.
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Ex-Ridgewood Water Engineer Charged with Hiding Contamination Levels
William Mowell, the assistant executive director of East Orange's water utility, was indicted along with the utility's executive director on Wednesday. Ridgewood Water contends Mowell could not have manipulated the Ridgewood Water supply durin
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Starting Date Finalized for New Glen Rock Superintendent
Paula Valenti was hired Monday to replace Dr. David Verducci as the full-time schools chief in Glen Rock.
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Football Parents Displeased with Practice Facility
A few Glen Rock parents want the district to move the football team's practices from Coleman to the new multi-purpose field. But that's not likely to happen this year, the athletic director says.
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Brigadier General Flies Flags Over Hometown of Glen Rock
Kristin Knapp French also received a commendation and Bergen County military service medal at a cermony.
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BOE Should Fund Championship Bowling Team, Parents Say
Glen Rock bowling team parents think Joe Serico should be paid, and want busing provided for their athletes.
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No Tax Increase Projected in Glen Rock School Budget
"Outsourcing has been a home run for us," Business Administrator Michael Rinderknecht said.
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Glen Rock Welcomes New Superintendent
Paula Valenti, an author, principal, college professor and former teacher, was officially hired to lead Glen Rock on Monday night.
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Ex-Ridgewood Resident Sentenced for Real Estate Schemes
Taya Romano fleeces two couples by promising returns on Oklahoma real estate ventures and now faces prison time.
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Week Ahead: GR BOE Budget, Vote on Management Incentive Raises
Other stories coming to you this week include the latest comings and goings of businesses
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