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Ridgewood Settlement Raises Red Flags Over Ethics, Transparency, and Developer Influence

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A court-approved settlement enabling a luxury senior housing development in Ridgewood is drawing mounting scrutiny from residents

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A court-approved settlement enabling a luxury senior housing development in Ridgewood is drawing mounting scrutiny from residents, who say the agreement was negotiated behind closed doors, misrepresented as an affordable housing necessity, and advanced through ordinances that depart from local planning law—while potentially benefiting the mayor personally.

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