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
A twin
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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.
Don't expect to see PSE&G until the weekend in the borough. Garbage collection resuming Thursday, Borough Hall set up as charging station.
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"I think if everybody shows a little patience, respect and safety on the roads we're going to get through this," Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren says.
Somerville School in Ridgewood, Borough Hall in Glen Rock will be open to the public Wednesday.
Quashed Halloween tradition a result of still dangerous road conditions in both towns.
Safety hazards still abound in the borough, canceling trick-or-treat as well.
Additional days could be called off pending damage assessments, Superintendent Daniel Fishbein said.
Generators for the pumping stations are down and the utility is borrowing water from Mahwah, forcing it to ask residents to be judicious.
As many as 10,000 could be out of power between the two towns. It could take a week to flip the power switch.
Here's a list of some of the major road closures in Ridgewood.
Dave Rispoli helped rescue a neighbor Jeanne Johnson's two missing basset hounds during Hurricane Sandy, generating national news attention.
Mango and Finn bolted from Jeanne Johnson's Mastin Place home and are now missing as Hurricane Sandy's vicious winds cut a path through Ridgewood.
As many as 10,000 are without power in Ridgewood and Glen Rock Tuesday morning. Winds will continue to devastate the area. Officials are strongly advising residents to stay home.
Maple is closed at Glen Avenue and Rock Road.
Hurricane Sandy has arrived and she's arrived with force. Dozens of trees are down across roadways, power lines, homes in the two towns.
Hospital well-stocked, well staffed for storm-related emergencies.
All municipal services shuttered on Monday and Tuesday as well.
Village DPW pickups suspended through Wednesday. Village Hall, library will remain open on Monday.
Officials warn Hurricane Sandy, expected to hit Sunday night, has the capability of causing loss of life or property.
Have you been shopping? Add to our list and let your neighbors know who still has what.
Residents in low-lying areas can park downtown during the storm Sunday-Wednesday.
