50-Story ‘Wall Street’ Tower Threatens Ramapo Reservation? Activists Vow to FIGHT Bergen County Plan!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
MAHWAH, NJ | October 14, 2025 – A fierce environmental and ethical battle is brewing in North Jersey as a coalition of activists and conservation groups prepares to fight a proposal for a colossal 500-foot communications tower near the beloved Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Groups, including the Ramapough Conservancy and the Sierra Club, claim the project is primarily for the benefit of a private, Wall Street-linked company, not for public cell service.
The proposed location, near the Mahwah/Oakland border, has ignited a firestorm of opposition, with critics arguing the tower represents the “privatization and industrialization of parkland.”
High Finance, High Tower: The Core Controversy
According to social media posts from the Ramapough Conservancy, the enormous 50-story structure is being proposed by a “private entity (Wall St.)” to facilitate ultra-fast communication for financial trading. This alleged purpose is the central point of contention for activists.
“This tower has nothing to do with cell phone coverage… and is being proposed by a private entity… to communicate quicker trades via towers.” — Ramapough Conservancy
The message from a Sierra Club member was equally blunt, stating the tower’s goal is to “provide high speed microwave service for a private corporation” to move data between Wall Street and Canada, effectively putting “a dagger into the heart of the Ramapo Valley County Reservation.”
Why Activists Are Sounding the Alarm
Environmental and community concerns extend beyond the privatization of public resources:
- Environmental Harm: The construction and presence of such a massive structure could negatively impact the sensitive ecosystem near the Ramapo Reservation, a vital part of the NJ Highlands Region.
- View Disruption: The 500-foot tower is expected to severely disrupt the pristine, natural views of the Ramapo Mountains, affecting the quality of life and the recreational experience for visitors.
- Land Use: The use of land adjacent to a county reservation for private financial gain is being strongly challenged as an inappropriate use of public-adjacent space.
Call to Action: Bergen County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Activists have been urging residents to attend the public meeting of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. While the board is not scheduled to vote on the proposal, the goal is to demonstrate overwhelming public opposition before any formal action is taken.
The fate of this potential tower, which looms large over the Mahwah/Oakland area, now hinges on the public debate and the eventual decision of Bergen County officials.
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Don’t these people have jobs ?
Put it in Ridgewood. On the roof of the new Performing Arts Center.
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