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Imagine: What Will Ridgewood Look like in 20 Years?
Let your imagination run wild in our question of the 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)
Cat person
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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FDU Poll: Voters Split on Teachers Union
PublicMind survey finds most approve of Christie.
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Share Your Thanksgiving Recipes
Join Patch in compiling the best recipes for a tasty holiday; send to james.kleimann@patch.com
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From Bozo the Clown to the Village Clerk's Intern: Write-In Candidates Come Up Short in Election
From a former school board president to a doctor, to cartoon notables and village interns, village residents nominate all kinds of characters.
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Amtrak No Longer Considering Taking on the ARC Tunnel Project
New Jersey Transit and Amtrak disputed which agency should be responsible for costs; talks died after the governor elected to not fund the whole project.
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AP: Amtrak in Talks to Consider Taking Over Killed Tunnel Project
ARC tunnel project killed last month may be taken over by Amtrak, which was excluded from original plan. Plans as of now are 'exploratory,' officials say.
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Chamber of Commerce No Longer Involved With Holiday Tree Fundraising
Paul Vagianos, who's spearheaded the effort to return the tree to the train station, updates us on the tree. The chamber of commerce will not be funding the project but will still be putting on the show.
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Burger Place Hopes To Move Into Vacant Fairway Dodge Space
Variances would be needed for Too Bobs Burgers to take over the Fairway Dodge property on Franklin Ave.; parking is at issue
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N.J. Building Trades Join Senators, Congressmen to Rally For ARC Tunnel
Hudson River rail tunnel is an investment for future generations, local politicians say.
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Proposed Ordinance Takes Village a Step Closer to Valley Hospital Expansion
Draft could potentially alter zoning code throughout Ridgewood
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Planning Board Expresses Concerns Over School's Stadium Lights
Board expresses concerns, contractor says impact on residents should be minimal.
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Police Pull Jet Airplane to Raise Money for Special Olympics
The Ridgewood police teamed up with members of the community to raise over $1,000 for the upcoming Special Olympics. They also found time to fight crime.
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At Rutgers-Newark Vigil for Clementi: 'Be in Students' Faces' About Offering Help
Students, faculty and the community speak out on LGBT issues.
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Presentation on Youth Suicide Prevention at BF Middle School
Two leaders in suicide prevention will be there to present and answer questions from the audience on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Lawmaker Proposes Boosting Penalties on Privacy Laws After Clementi Death
Sen. Shirley Turner: 'We need to send a loud and clear message that we are serious about this.'
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Ex-BCIA Head Pleads Not Guilty to 68 Counts of Fraud
Former agency chairman, accused to using his position to commit fraud for his Ridgewood-based business, says he's not guilty.
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Ridgewood Schools Receive Almost $100k From Federal Jobs Bill
NJ schools are urged by acting Education Commissioner to not spend the money this year. The village's plans have not been made public.
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Two Men Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Van Neste Park
The men, allegedly selling ecstasy, were nabbed after an investigation by the Ridgewood Police Department along with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Narcotic Task Force.
James Kleimann, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Holy Name Doctor Helps Ex-Marine Develop Non-profit for Veterans
Head of Behavioral Health Dr. Sharad Wagle part of team working to create one-stop-shop for servicemen and women returning from war.
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Little Shop of Horrors More Delight Than Horror
The Ryan Pifher-led musical shines with great acting, singing, dancing and music. Definitely a must-see.
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