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Ridgewood NJ, It has become quite apparent to the current Ridgewood Village Council majority that getting their much-desired sports complex (complete with artificial turf, lights, concession stand, etc.) up and running on the former Schedler property isn’t going to be easy and may take several years.
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SEEKING RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOVEMBER 25, 2015
The Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Community Relations Advisory Board; Library Board of Trustees; Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board; Open Space Committee; Project Pride Committee; Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee; Citizens Safety Advisory Committee; Historic Preservation Commission; The Green Team; and the Shade Tree Commission.
All interested residents should:
1. Fill out a Citizen Volunteer Leadership form (found on the Village website under “Forms”)
2. Prepare a cover letter indicating on which board or committee the resident wishes to serve and a brief explanation as to why the resident chose the particular board(s) or committee(s)
3. Include a biography or resume
and send all of them to:
Heather Mailander
Village Clerk
Village of Ridgewood
131 North Maple Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Deadline for submissions is November 25, 2015.
A brief description for each Board/Committee is listed below:
The Community Relations Advisory Board promotes the development and implementation of educational programs which celebrate our diversity and provides offers assistance to victims of bias-related crimes.
Volunteers Needed for Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board
The Ridgewood Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board
Is Seeking Candidates for 3 Year Terms
The mission statement of the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board is to serve as an advisory board to the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department, serving to preserve open space and provide facilities and year-round recreational activities that meet the needs of all residents.
Currently, three seats are available and resident candidates are sought; each to serve a three-year term. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month (tentative).
Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of interest, as well as their civic resume and a Citizen Volunteer Leadership Form (located on the Village homepage under forms) to the following:
Heather Mailander, Village Clerk
131 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
