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Glen Rock School Board Signs New Contract with Teachers
Three-year deal includes an average salary increase of 2.36 percent but with givebacks in health insurance contributions.
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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Chamber Urges Council to Move Forward on Parking/Retail Plan
A request for proposals to assess the value of the major retail component will answer "99 percent of the questions," Paul Vagianos says. A public forum for residents is also planned.
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Ridgewood Doctor Charged with DWI Following Telephone Pole Crashes
Police claim 37-year-old Victor Melt-Campos crashed into a pole, fled the scene and was seriously injured after crashing into a second utility pole early Sunday morning.
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Revised 'Enclave' Development Unveiled, New Judge Appointment Coming This Week
Check out what's scheduled this week.
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Lincoln, McClellan Debate at Luncheon
Actors posing at Abraham Lincoln and George McCellan will perform a move debate at a luncheon held at the Brick House in Wyckoff on Oct. 18.
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Potential Costs Rising for Radio Communications Upgrade
Introduced ordinance to meet coverage and compliance needs includes other related infrastructure projects, at a cost of more than $1 million.
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Man Loses Control of Vehicle, Slams Into Utility Pole on Van Emburgh Ave
Incident comes on the heels of another serious accident involving a driver crashing into a utility pole.
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'Cake Boss': Many 'Great Projects' Planned in Ridgewood
In case you've forgotten, Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop will be opening its second location at 12 Wilsey Square.
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Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Crashing Into Two Utility Poles
The driver of an SUV reportedly hit a pole at the intersection of Franklin and Maple and later struck another pole in front of Ridgewood HS, which resulted in serious injury.
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Village Workers' Holiday Party to Again be Held in Hawthorne
Do you mind that the taxpayer-funded employee party will be held outside of the village?
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Ridgewood's Finest and Ridgewood's Bravest Battling in Charity Softball Game
Proceeds of the Sunday, Sept. 23 game at Vets Field to benefit Kelly Creegan Foundation.
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GRFD Holding Pancake Breakfast in October
Firematic demonstrations will also be held on Oct. 7.
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Could a Rec Tennis Program Work in Glen Rock?
Report in Glen Rock Gazette says a resident proposed creating a youth tennis program on the weekends that could serve as a filter to the high school teams.
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GW Back to School Night Rescheuled for Oct. 10
Back to school night now coincides with the ribbon cutting ceremony at the middle school.
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One Ridgewood Firefighter Promoted, Another Demoted After Civil Service Ruling
State's civil service commission found John Albano – largely based on veteran status – should have been promoted to captain in 2011 and is owed back pay; Robert Kozielski has been returned to lieutenant.
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Smoke Forces Brief Closure of Moxie Salon
Light fixture shorted Thursday afternoon; the salon re-opened about an hour later.
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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Former Bergen County Executive's Brother
Daniel P. McNerney was arrested in Ramsey earlier this year
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Threat of Imprisonment Removed From Proposed Leaf Collection Ordinance
Introduced leaf collection ordinance still has teeth, including a fine upwards of $200 to $1,000 and mandatory community service.
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Report: School Buses Half-Full in Ridgewood
Parents whose school-age children are eligible to take the bus but find other ways to school, have by and large not opted out of the service, saving taxpayers little.
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Ridgewood HS Students, Trainer to be Featured on Katie Couric Show
Students and head athletic trainer Nick Nicholaides discuss whether contact sports are too unsafe; the episode airs Friday.
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