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
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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.
Other top stories include skepticism from council members over a new garbage system, Alicia Keys taking over Eddie Murphy's Bubble Hill mansion.
Other top stories this week includes the rescue of one man attempting to jump from the GWB, and the borough fire department taking calls for Leonia in the wake of an alleged sexual assault.
With about a dozen reported incidents, the "Cerulean" dance was highly successful, according to organizers.
Michael Marrara, formerly of Fort Lee, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of his 10-week-old son in 2012.
Several incoming Fort Lee police officers received praise during their time spent training at the Bergen County police academy.
Village asking residents with a convertible or pickup to sign up.
Lee Williams accused of striking a bicyclist and fleeing the scene on June 12 at the Woori Bank.
Students evacuated while crews ventilated the building, police said.
Big money to be thrown around when the governor appears at the Bank of America building for a cocktail reception in July.
Teachers have agreed to settle a disputed $94,000 salary guide figure with the school board, a disagreement that has delayed the ratification of a deal first announced last September.
Ridgewood natives Real Estate and The Glenn Mercer Band scheduled to rock out on Sunday, June 30. Event to raise money for cancer research.
Borough may also form "responsible pet ownership society" modeled after Ridgewood's.
Michael Marrara Jr. facing charges of aggravated manslaughter relating to the death of his 10-week-old son in March of 2012.
Fifteen businesses are offering tickets for the fireworks show at a deep discount.
Michael Marrara Jr. facing charges of aggravated manslaughter relating to the death of his 10-week-old son in March of 2012.
Michael Marrara Jr. facing charges of aggravated manslaughter relating to the death of his 10-week-old son in March of 2012.
Michael Marrara Jr. facing charges of aggravated manslaughter relating to the death of his 10-week-old son in March of 2012.
State wildlife officials safely removed a small black bear that had been perched in a tree for several hours, according to police.
![Black Bear Captured Near Orchard Elementary School [Update]](https://test.patch.com/img/cdn/users/49999/2013/06/raw/e53d0b9447b2e9ba5669f8a363f18609.jpg)
With the delay of the handicap ramp at Graydon, officials are considering whether to explore purchasing a beach-based wheelchair.
"Cravings" and "Kabob on the Cliffs" are soon to open restaurants on the west side of the Ridgewood downtown.
