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Bogg Bag Drive to Benefit Shore Victims
Kim Vaccarella is asking residents to collect items to be bundled with a sturdy Jersey Shore inspired bag bound for Ortley Beach.
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.
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RHS Students, Local Businesses Teaming Up to Help Shore Victims
Drop off essential items bound for the Jersey Shore at Ken Smith Motors on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Leaf Collection Compliance 'Unbelievable,' Gabbert Says
Few summonses have been issued to those placing branches in the leaf piles, Village Manager Ken Gabbert reported at the Wednesday council meeting.
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GRPD: 'Thank You' to Officers Who Tirelessly Braved Hurricane Sandy
Unprecedented amount of calls in dangerous conditions were handled professionally and expeditiously by officers, police captain says.
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Donations Requested for Ridgewood Family Who Lost Home to Fire
Clothes and other items are being collected to help the Cumbo family, whose lives were upended on Monday.
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Village Council: Do We Need Parking Meters?
Ridgewood officials will be discussing whether they should purchase old-technology meters to replace broken machines or even whether they're worth having at all.
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Jerome Kinnealy, of Ridgewood, Dead at 70
He was an usher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for 30 years and a National Guard veteran.
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Coffee, Questions with Dan Fishbein Set for Wednesday
Residents can chat with the Ridgewood superintendent of schools on Nov. 14.
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East Coast Burger Feeds Hundreds in Demolished Hoboken
Ridgewood restaurant organizing food, clothing drives to Sandy victims in New York and New Jersey.
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Planning Board to Discuss Downtown Housing Projects Wednesday
Four separate plans have been filed to build apartment complexes in Ridgewood's downtown.
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Glen Rock Voters Choose Obama
According to unofficial election data, more Glen Rock residents thought Obama was the man for the job. Still, Republicans overall won support from borough residents.
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Chapter Two: The Very First Home My Parents Owned on Maple Avenue in Glen Rock
An author and teacher reflects back on her childhood in Glen Rock.
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Smoke at Bank Briefly Closes Off Glen Rock Downtown
Fire officials believe a problem with an HVAC unit caused "light smoke" to fill the Chase Bank building Thursday morning.
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Power Restored to 90 Percent of Ridgewood, Glen Rock
PSE&G projects full restoration by the end of Saturday.
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Sandy Costs Estimated at $700K-Plus in Ridgewood
Vast majority expected to be paid for by FEMA, Village Manager Ken Gabbert reports.
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Ridgewood Favored Obama in 2012
According to unofficial election data, the president edged challenger Mitt Romney. Overall, villagers didn't favor vote down the ticket for any one party.
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Council, BOE to Revisit RHS Parking Lot Takeover
Superintendent Daniel Fishbein and school board president Sheila Brogan to speak at upcoming council meeting on having teachers force out students for spots at Heermance Place.
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Borough Updates: Beware of Storm, Be Cautious
List of what you need to know in Glen Rock posted by borough, including restoration updates.
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Ridgewood 'Ready' for Nor'easter Named Athena
High winds and a wintry mix could undo much of the progress seen after Sandy ravaged the area.
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School Back in Session in Glen Rock
Schools will be open on Thursday and Friday, interim schools chief said Wednesday.
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