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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 490
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 9:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jerry C, I am dyin for an update. What else is coming to SA, whats on the radar and When?? PLease share with us
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njphilf
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Username: Njphilf

Post Number: 82
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 11:03 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wish they would have at least one policeman "walk" the Avenue. Hell, I remember years ago there used to be one at the corner of Prospect and SA. He (or she) could hand out loads of tickets to those that double park, park by the bump outs, etc.
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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 491
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 11:24 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Would be nice to see a beat cop and usefeul at that. Ill bet people will start slowing down too.
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CioBella
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Username: Ciobella

Post Number: 44
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 10:59 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I remember it too they use to have a cop walk the avenue and it was nice. They use to have them standing at Prospect Street and Springfield Avenue. Maybe at the next town meeting this should be brought up to the Mayors attention. I think then we will have a less problem of these people parking illegal.
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ajc
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Username: Ajc

Post Number: 2544
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 12:17 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

" Maybe at the next town meeting this should be brought up to the Mayors attention?"

Ciobella, that's an excellent idea, but can we count on you to do that? NRL, Njphilf, how about either of you?

Listen, if no one else can go I’d be glad to help out. What else would make a difference that we can mention?
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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 493
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 4:22 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Why wait for the town meeting? WHy not just call town hall or the police station and ask if its in the plans for SA?

Art, Do you think a town meeting is a better forum for a question/request like this?
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Shock & Awe Straw
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Username: Strawberry

Post Number: 2139
Registered: 10-2001


Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 8:22 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

boring
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njphilf
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Username: Njphilf

Post Number: 83
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 8:30 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Maybe if there was a cop walking SA, he would have seen who stole Straw's car.
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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 495
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 8:36 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The cheap jeep? I still wish he was in it when they took it.

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bets
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Username: Bets

Post Number: 536
Registered: 6-2001


Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 8:39 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just imagine a
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in front of all WARTS' "boring" posts. Works for me.
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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 496
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 9:11 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I wonder if he'll go for it, he's not very bright ya know.
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ajc
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Username: Ajc

Post Number: 2545
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 10:35 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

NRL, yes I do... speaking in front of a township committee meeting is always better.

There are a number of reasons. First, it's the right thing to do on the Avenue, and the TC is more likely to take some kind of action. Besides, the News Record could put it in the newspaper, the minutes creates a permanent record, it's recorded on Channel 35, and it gives the public another chance to respond to it.

Go for it!
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CioBella
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Username: Ciobella

Post Number: 45
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 11:09 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ajc then you go your good at this. Let us know what happens.
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NRL
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Username: Nrl

Post Number: 497
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 12:34 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Do we really need to leave everything to art??
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CioBella
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Username: Ciobella

Post Number: 48
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 2:36 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Art's the man. Go get them Art.
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ajc
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Username: Ajc

Post Number: 2552
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 6:27 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I saw two officers walking in the village the other night. I just realized this second, they might have been the Auxiliary Police. That could be an answer also.

I think all of you have the right idea about more visibility from our police department on the Avenue. I'll bring it up at the next meeting and let you know what they said.

I sure wish they would have someone official respond to these comments and suggestions on-line. Remember the good old days of Official Maplewood? I mean really, what's the big deal? There is no way we should be taking up so much of their time at the meetings with things like this.

I believe a simple reply on line would more than suffice... Hello Fred, Ian… David, are you watching? Ken, Kathy, anyone out here? Please… pretty please…

I’ll bet five will get you ten, if we elect a Republican, we’ll have a line of communication to the township committee on line for the next three years. We haven’t found someone to run yet. Anyone interested in changing parties?
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JerryC
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Username: Jerryc

Post Number: 54
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 12:17 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry I've been absent from this discussion.I've been traveling.
There are lots of things going on.I believe that I'd mentioned before that some of us from the SA Partnership will be having a face to face meeting with Chief Cimmino this week to discuss what he sees as the most pressing crime and safety related issues on SA. The hope is that we can get them identified and then systematically work to fix them. No matter how pretty we make it, SA can only be a success if it is viewed by shoppers and store owners as safe.

The new benches are in and we are still waiting for PSE&G to finish getting the lights to work.

I missed the last Partnership board meeting yesterday so I'm a bit behind the curve.

May Fest should be a great event this year. More performers and a better overall layout.

I drove my Harley from end to end on Sunday and things are looking pretty good. Still some sore spots but in general things are improving steadily. Beth McDonald is out there day after day working hard to make these continued improvements happen.


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knak
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Username: Knak

Post Number: 49
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 12:22 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I think the new stores & facades look great, especially in the Prospect/ Springfield vicinity.
Just one minor question - do you know when the Christmas/ winter holiday decorations are slated to come down? Is this done by the Springfield Ave. Partnership?
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jeffl
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Username: Jeffl

Post Number: 371
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 11:40 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

We need lots of volunteers for MayFest. This is always a great day in the park for 1000 - 2000 people. We'll have music, games, vendors, food, something with the TC members that will embarass or inconvenience them (the dunk tank won't return though), a HR hitting contest. If you're interested in getting involved please email me at jeff.levine@ahsys.org or call Beth MacDonald at 973-763-6011.
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Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider

Post Number: 2353
Registered: 1-2003


Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 1:34 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

When will the Mayfest be? It's not on the MOL calendar yet.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing

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jamie
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Username: Jamie

Post Number: 457
Registered: 6-2001


Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 2:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

May 8 -
http://www.maplewoodonline.com/calendar/eventView.php3?Event_ID=2090

it was just added.
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jeffl
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Username: Jeffl

Post Number: 372
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 7:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Jamie.
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jgberkeley
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Username: Jgberkeley

Post Number: 3519
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 8:45 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Christmas/ winter holiday decorations installed by the partnership came down from our store in January.

I've not seen any still up. Where are you seeing this?

Perhaps what you are looking at is something the store owner put up.


Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.
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mfpark
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Username: Mfpark

Post Number: 232
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 9:22 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Art:

I seem to recall that Jerry Ryan was always on line answering issues and engaging in debates.

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ajc
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Username: Ajc

Post Number: 2556
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 2:25 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes,that's true... so was Vic.

How do you feel about that? Would you like to see them back on line? FWIW, I believe someone should respond on MOL for our present TC....
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growler
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Username: Growler

Post Number: 311
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider

Post Number: 2390
Registered: 1-2003


Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:27 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Last summer, Jerry told me he had plenty to lose and little to gain from participating further on MOL. Perhaps the other TC members feel the same way. It's a shame, but it's probably rational for them to feel that way.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing

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Duncan
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Username: Duncanrogers

Post Number: 1640
Registered: 12-2001


Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Art I think you expect the level of decorum and civility that use. most of the time

With the anonymity of this place people with unreasonable, or even reasonable, gripes can take shots at the elected officials and ruin the experience for the rest of us. I know for my own self, that if I had a pseudonym I would be inclined to say some mighty harsh things about some of the people out here, as it is the most I can muster is "dunderhead". I think its great that you can call anyone on the TC and air your beef. Would I like to see them post out here..YOU BET. But I dont think it is unreasonable for them to stay away from Soapbox, as it can turn mean spirited in a snap and not at all helpful.
Which is too bad.
"The truth is always a compound of two half- truths, and you never reach it, because there is always something more to say."-- Tom Stoppard
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Joan
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Username: Joancrystal

Post Number: 2573
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 5:16 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The nice thing about having Vic and Jerry on line was that it kept the lines of communication between the TC and the residents of Maplewood open 27/7/365.

Problems major and minor could be discussed openly and in some cases even resolved. Vic and Jerry were also able to provide updates and clarifications/corrections to commonly held perceptions and help readers to understand the background on some significant actions taken by the TC.

Designating an official town poster, TC member or not would prove a real asset.
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knak
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Username: Knak

Post Number: 51
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 1:14 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

jgberkeley-
the winter holiday decorations on the lampposts were still there a couple of nights ago, the length of the Ave.
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Shock & Awe Straw
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Username: Strawberry

Post Number: 2196
Registered: 10-2001


Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 9:11 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

YOU PEOPLE ACTUALLY THINK A TOWN POLITICIAN IS GOING TO CONVERSE WITH YOU MOL LOONIES (not you Joan)

Not with the level of posters we have today. To many whack jobs.
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Joan
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Username: Joancrystal

Post Number: 2582
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 10:37 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Strawberry:

Only the individual TC members can speak for whether they would want to speak with MOL posters on line but there are definite advantages to providing and maintaining an official on-line forum somewhere on the internet.

Such an on-line forum would serve to:

disceminate information quickly;

provide a means of obtaining public opinion and needed information from those unwilling or unable to attend TC meetings and wait for a chance to be called to the open mike (time permitting);

supplement special meetings (such as the meeting on the police station site mentioned in the N-R);

keep in touch with the problems in town management identified by residents; and

allow for an all important exchange of information and opinion on town specific issues.

I can understand why each of the individual TC members might not want to become personally identified with such posts since statements made on-line and thus in everlasting print could come back to haunt one on election day but use of a neutral sign-on name such as "TC" or assigning this task to one township employee (Michele for example) who could refer questions to department heads before giving coherent answers would be real plus.

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jgberkeley
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Username: Jgberkeley

Post Number: 3522
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 12:21 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanx,

I just took a look and I see the flags on the posts. Never notice them.

I guess I will ask.

Later,
George
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.
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ajc
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Username: Ajc

Post Number: 2560
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

"I'll bring it up at the next meeting and let you know what they said."

OK, last night I brought it up and the information I received is that they are aware of the problem, have also received requests for an increased police patrol for the Village as well, and will do the best they can with what they have...

Well, if the police department is short on the manpower side of this issue, is anyone willing to settle for them parking an unmanned police car on the corner?

This issue like all the rest will take follow up and a real interest by someone to get it handled. I won't lead the charge on this one, but I'll be glad to help out if anyone is still interested?

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