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Regardless of what you might read on the BOE’s website, or in their latest eNewsletter, Demarest Street is NOT being renamed “Barbara Schineller Way.” Village Council members agreed to dedicate Demarest Street to the former Orchard School teacher, who retired last year, but the street will still officially be known as Demarest Street.
A brown & white “Barbara Schineller Way” sign will be erected above the existing Demarest Street sign to commemorate the honor granted to Ms. Schineller. However, to avoid Demarest Street residents from being burdened by expenses associated with changing numerous legal documents, Village Council members wisely chose to retain the street’s existing name.
The Varian Fry Way/North Monroe Street dedication was handled in the exact same fashion.
This is the BOE’s press release:
Village Street to be Named For Retired Teacher
Come Wednesday, September 17, one of Ridgewood’s streets will have a new name. Demarest Street, outside Orchard School, will be renamed “Barbara Schineller Way” in honor of the beloved teacher who taught at Orchard School for over 40 years. Ms. Schineller retired at the end of the past school year. The sign’s public unveiling will be held on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. The public is invited, and former Orchard School family members are particularly encouraged to attend.