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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey continues to reshape public education, Ridgewood Public Schools may soon become the first district in Bergen County to embrace the Community School model—a structure already implemented in Paterson and Newark as part of their agreement with Governor Phil Murphy to restore local control after decades of state oversight.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 10th at 7pm for a regular public meeting.
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In a concerning parallel to Ridgewood’s proposed Schedler field, Montclair is also grappling with fears of PFAS contamination from artificial turf. The Montclair Board of Education (BOE) and School District claim that the turf they’re installing is PFAS-free, relying on a 2019 test provided by their contractor. However, a 2023 test proves otherwise, and even the manufacturer admits the presence of PFAS. Despite this, the BOE has been unresponsive for eight months and has now taken delivery of the artificial turf containing PFAS. To add to the frustration, their lawyers issued a statement suggesting, “nothing to see here.”
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood School system, beginning Monday evening, May 20th, the Village of Ridgewood will begin the milling and paving of several roads throughout the Village. This work may result in delays, possible detours, or road closures. The work will begin Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM and is expected to conclude by Friday, May 24th at 6:00 AM.
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Ridgewood NJ, several readers sounded off over the physical contact between RHS Principal Jeff Nyhuis and retiree Nancy Reilly that took place during Monday night’s Ridgewood BOE meeting, feeling is was totally inappropriate.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Monday, April 29, 2024 Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting includes a resolution for the adoption of the 2024-2025 Final Budget for Ridgewood Public Schools.
Continue reading TONIGHT: Ridgewood Budget Vote for the 2024-2025 School Year of $138.5 MILLION
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, April 29th at 7pm for a regular public meeting.
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Ridegewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will be holding a regular public meeting April 8th at 6 pm . The meeting will be held at the Ed Center at 49 Cottage place .
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday the Ridgewood School District offered an update on the condition of the school athletic fields .
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Ridgewood NJ,accord to the Village of Ridgewood Manager Keith Kazmark , the Village received a letter from Colonel Alexander L. Young, Commander of the New York District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers acknowledging the Village’s request for assistance and laying out multiple program options for us to pursue. We are tentatively set to meet internally with the USACE next week to discuss the path forward and next steps with regard to residential flooding and the impact on Village/BOE infrastructure. Progress.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting will start at 7pm for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting March 18th at 7:00 PM