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Ridgewood’s Controversial Plan to Cut 180 Trees for Artificial Turf Near Historic Zabriskie-Schedler Property Faces Hearing

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – This Monday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Historic Sites Council will hold a critical public hearing on Ridgewood’s controversial plan to cut down over 180 mature trees to build a large artificial turf field near the Revolutionary War-era Zabriskie-Schedler property.

The proposed site sits adjacent to residential homes and directly above the environmentally sensitive Saddle River, raising serious concerns about historic preservation, environmental impact, and community health.

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Celebrate July 4th by Supporting Bergen County’s New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing!

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Honor America’s Founding by Preserving the Place Where It Began

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River Edge NJ, as fireworks light up the sky this July 4th, there’s no better way to honor the birth of American independence than by supporting a historic project right here in Bergen County, New Jersey. The Bergen County Historical Society invites you to help build a new 3,750-square-foot museum and visitor center at Historic New Bridge Landing, one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in the state.

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Village of Ridgewood Safe Routes to School Project

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood invites community members to attend a public review session for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. This federally funded initiative—administered through the NJDOT Local Aid Safe Routes to School Program—aims to improve walking and biking conditions for students across Ridgewood.

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Told You So: NJ Says Ridgewood’s Turf Field Plan ‘Encroaches’ on Historic Schedler House

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Ridgewood NJ, The critics were right. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Historic Preservation Office has officially deemed Ridgewood’s plan to build a large artificial turf sports field next to the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House an encroachment that fails to meet preservation standards.

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How to Protect Your Historic Home from Future Demolition

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Ridgewood NJ, Preserving historic homes is crucial as many perfectly good historic houses are being demolished and replaced by modern McMansions. If you own a historic home, there are several steps you can take to ensure it remains protected for future generations.

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Van Neste Square Bus Station Removed, Temporary Shelter in Place

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Ridgewood NJ, the long-closed Van Neste Square bus station has been removed as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the downtown area. The Village Council, in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Central Business District Advisory Committee, is working to select a permanent replacement that aligns with Ridgewood’s historic charm.

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Historic Paramus Property on Ridgewood Border Designated as Redevelopment Area

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Paramus NJ, a long-vacant property in Paramus, featuring a former garden center and a historic two-century-old home near the Ridgewood border, has been officially designated as an area in need of redevelopment. This decision, made unanimously by the Paramus Planning Board last week, could pave the way for revitalization at the prominent site on Paramus Road and Ridgewood Avenue.

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