>Ridgewood Council opposes Valley Hospital ‘Renewal’ plan
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2011, 1:22 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Village Council members were unanimous in their opposition to the Valley Hospital “Renewal” plan on Tuesday.
Speaking at a special public meeting on the proposed $750 million expansion project that would have seen Valley double in size on its 15-acre lot, the five members of the council all expressed similar concerns with Valley’s plans: that construction would threaten the quality of life of neighboring residents and students; traffic would be adversely impacted during and following renovations; and the excavation process for underground building posed threats to the village’s aquifer and the foundations of nearby homes.
