I hear what this person is saying. I was new to this village too a few years ago. I too made it to VC meetings, followed a lot of discussions on FB groups, was very interested in the well being of of my newfound “heaven” until I realized that this place tends to attract a lot of nuts who feel very strong that they need to turn this town into the neighborhood they came from. In the process I also learned that this place in the breeding ground of many political snakes who will do anything, ANYTHING to advance their party’s or personal agenda. I have learned that there are tons of dimwits who can very easily be taken advantage by of the political scum. Schools are led by politically motivated people, boards are populated with people who find it a hobby to play with residents money etc etc. So I have come to the point where I am slowly trying to get away from being so passionate about things. I follow this blog because most of the time it seems to attract people who know what they’re talking about.The future of Ridgewood is bleak in my opinion. If it would be possible financially I would leave this place in a heartbeat before ship starts sinking.