Make a Difference in Ridgewood: Volunteer for These 3 Local Leadership Positions
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Are you passionate about keeping Ridgewood beautiful, sustainable, and environmentally resilient? The Ridgewood Village Council is officially looking for dedicated residents to bring their expertise and energy to three vital local committees.
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back to your community and influence local policy, now is the time to act. Applications are being accepted through May 15, 2026.
Which Team is Right for You?
The Village is currently seeking volunteers for three distinct groups, each focusing on different aspects of Ridgewood’s future:
1. Green Ridgewood Committee
This committee acts as the environmental “think tank” for the Village Council. Members assist with long-range planning and tackle pressing issues such as:
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Solid waste management and recycling.
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Flood plain development and stream rehabilitation.
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Air and noise pollution control.
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Open space preservation and protection of local flora and fauna.
2. Ridgewood Green Team Advisory Committee
A specialized subcommittee of Green Ridgewood, this group is perfect for residents with technical expertise. The Village is looking for individuals who are:
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Interested in sustainability and eco-friendly living.
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LEED Certified or experienced in solar energy.
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Skilled in grant writing for environmental projects.
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Ready to help maintain Ridgewood’s prestigious standing with Sustainable Jersey.
3. Ridgewood Beautification Team
Do you have a green thumb or an eye for design? This team works directly with residents and stakeholders to ensure our Village remains visually stunning. Key responsibilities include:
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Organizing the Central Business District spring and summer plantings.
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Managing planting budgets and recruiting volunteers.
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Identifying areas throughout the Village that need aesthetic improvements.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
Joining a board or committee is a formal process, but it starts with a simple application. Here is what you need to submit:
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Citizen Volunteer Leadership Form: Available on the Village website.
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Cover Letter: Specify which committee(s) you are interested in.
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Biography or Resume: Highlight your relevant experience.
Submission Details:
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By Email: Send your documents to Jennifer Natoli at
jnatoli@ridgewoodnj.net. Use the subject line: Volunteer for Board/Committee. -
By Mail: Jennifer Natoli, Deputy Village Clerk Village of Ridgewood 131 North Maple Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Important Deadline: All applications must be received by May 15, 2026.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at the municipal level allows you to have a direct hand in the decisions that affect your property values, your environment, and the overall quality of life in Ridgewood. Whether you are an environmental scientist, a professional gardener, or simply a concerned neighbor, your voice matters!
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“to bring their expertise” = “We need someone to blame.”
This is just a bad idea. 1 and 2 are just designed to make stupid suggestions that will cost us money. 3 is fine if it only uses money already budgeted or if people want to use their own funds to plant some flowers around.
Empowerment makes folks think they are doing something. Probably the next step above lawn signs.
3 woke committees
Where is the finance committee..get some residents with financial background on that committee.
Ridgewood spends like a drunken sailor. While i can appreciate volunteerism, where are the results of all of this hard work? They talk a lot but seem relatively ineffective and the council liaisons are a joke.
Interesting that the three committees involve “green” initiatives while thousands of trees are being ripped down at Schedler.
I’m fact, the very first committee seeks to address “Air and noise pollution control. Open space preservation and protection of local flora and fauna.”
Green Committee my A$$!
Seriously VOTE for anyone but these hypocrites!
Have they run out of Paul’s puppies?
It’s getting worse and worse and the town and parks look so bad. The side of Habernickel park by the parking lot looks like a DUMP. Tents like a flea market. Corroded grass and a farm like environment. A farm that is NOT cared for. Total disgust and embarrassment to the town. What happened to that beautiful park. I haven’t been there in a while and it’s awful.
Haven’t been there in a while but let me tell you in detail what it looks like….