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Ridgewood’s PFAS Crisis: Why Residents are Slamming the New Artificial Turf Plan

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Ridgewood Residents Outraged: Village Manager Under Fire for Artificial Turf Plans Amid PFAS Water Crisis

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A growing wave of frustration is crashing against Ridgewood Village Hall as residents accuse leadership of ignoring public health risks. The controversy centers on Village Manager Keith Kazmark and reports that the village intends to expand the use of artificial turf, despite ongoing and costly battles with PFAS “forever chemicals” in the local drinking water.

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Is Ridgewood’s Artificial Turf Safe? Superintendent’s Recent Comments Spark Controversy

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Are Artificial Turf Risks Being Downplayed? Ridgewood Parents Raise Concerns

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The debate over artificial turf in Ridgewood has taken a “disquieting” turn following the recent Joint Fields Committee meeting. As the community weighs the pros and cons of synthetic versus natural grass, comments made by Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz have sparked a wave of questions regarding student safety and scientific transparency.

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