$214K Pledged for Schedler Field: Breaking Down the Sports Group Donations and Conditions

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Ridgewood NJ, The controversial Schedler property development was back in the spotlight at Wednesday night’s Ridgewood Village Council meeting, with local officials detailing over $214,000 in cash and in-kind pledges from area youth and adult sports organizations.

The proposed turf field development at the Schedler site has long been a key point of debate across the Village. The project pits nearby neighbors, health and safety-conscious residents, and local nature advocates against growing youth sports organizations seeking additional field capacity. Despite ongoing pushback from opposition groups, the Village Council continues to move forward with project plans.

During the meeting, officials outlined the full breakdown of private contributions designated for Schedler’s athletic infrastructure.

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Detailed Breakdown of Sports Group Pledges

Local athletic organizations have identified a combined total of $184,000 in cash and $30,000 in equipment/in-kind support, bringing the overall total to $214,000.

1. Maroons Soccer Club (MSC) – $150,000 Total

• Field Improvements: $85,000

• Scoreboard: $40,000

• Soccer Goals: $25,000

• Pledge Conditions & Terms:

  • Official MSC branding on the new scoreboard.

  • MSC banners displayed along facility fencing and safety netting.

  • Guaranteed, perpetual use of the site for the annual MSC Father’s Day Tournament.

  • Funding contingent upon full project funding approval and a finalized field-scheduling agreement.

2. Ridgewood Baseball & Softball Association (RBSA) – $50,000

• Designated Usage: Restricted specifically to the installation of backstops, perimeter fencing, dugouts, and player/spectator benches.

3. Ridgewood Lacrosse Association (RLA) – $10,000

• Cash Contribution: $5,000

• In-Kind Equipment: $5,000 for official lacrosse goals.

4. Ridgewood Adult Soccer Association (RASA) – $4,000

• Designated Usage: General support toward ongoing Schedler property development.

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Overall Donation Summary

Category	Contribution Value
Total Cash Pledged	$184,000
In-Kind Equipment	$30,000
Combined Total Value	$214,000

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