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Inside the “Toxic Cocktail” Cleanup: Ridgewood Races to Remove 26,000 Tons of Contaminated Dirt Before School Ends

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Ridgewood’s $1.7M Contaminated Soil Cleanup Triggers Logistical Marathon: Will It Wrap Before Summer?

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Ridgewood NJ, A massive environmental remediation project is currently underway in Bergen County as the Village of Ridgewood races against the clock to clear thousands of tons of toxic soil from a historic local landmark.

The removal of contaminated earth from the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property on West Saddle River Road is currently proceeding with “zero issues,” according to municipal leadership.

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The Massive Zabriskie-Schedler Remediation Project in Ridgewood Gets Under Way

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The Great Schedler Dig: Ridgewood Begins Massive $1.6M Cleanup of Contaminated Soil

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Ridgewood NJ, History and modern infrastructure collided this week in Ridgewood as heavy machinery finally descended upon the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property. For the next six weeks, a massive remediation project will work to undo years of environmental oversight, clearing the way for the site’s future while protecting one of the last wood-frame Dutch farmhouses in Bergen County.

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Are New Jersey’s LSRPs working for Environment Protection or for the Landlords?

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When Oversight Fails: How a New Jersey Town’s Park Dispute Raised Questions About Environmental Independence, Political Influence, and the Integrity of LSRP Decision-Making

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Ridgewood NJ, In 2008, the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, purchased a seven-acre property along Route 17 North with a straightforward civic goal: convert it into a public park for a neighborhood with almost no access to green space. Early plans included walking paths, a small playground, and a modest athletic field—features aimed at serving children, seniors, and local families who had long requested a safe, accessible recreational area.

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Community Health Alert: Ridgewood Residents Demand Answers on Schedler Property Soil Cleanup

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Toxic Truth Time: Ridgewood Community Mobilizes for Critical Schedler Remediation Plan Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, The long, contentious saga of the Zabriskie-Schedler property in Ridgewood, NJ, is coming to a head. For years, residents have raised alarms about the contaminated soil, environmental damage, and newly confirmed wetlands issues plaguing the historic site. Now, the community is demanding immediate answers and a concrete path forward.

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Zabriskie-Schedler Soil Remediation Plan Unveiled Next Week

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Ridgewood Community Meeting Set for NJDEP-Submitted Cleanup Plan Details

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated soil remediation plan for the controversial Zabriskie-Schedler property is officially finalized and ready for public review.

Matrix New World Engineering, the firm tasked with the cleanup, has completed its detailed plan and submitted it to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Now, the community gets its chance to see exactly how this critical piece of Ridgewood land will be made safe.

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Toxins Discovered at Zabriskie-Schedler Property: Village Moves Toward Remediation

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Ridgewood NJ, the most recent grid soil investigation at the Zabriskie-Schedler Property  has revealed the presence of toxins throughout the site. Conducted by Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix) in May 2024, the investigation uncovered hazardous substances, including benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, lead, and mercury.

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Matrix New World Engineering Announces Partnership With Great Ecology On True Environmental Platform

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Ridgewood NJ , Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Great Ecology & Environments, Inc (Great Ecology), a full-service environmental and ecological services consulting firm.

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Soil Testing Firm Assures Ridgewood Council that “there is no public health concern” at Schedler

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Ridgewood NJ, at ‍ Wednesday evening’s Village Council Meeting, Matrix New World Engineering presented a report on the soil testing results on the berm at the Schedler property (pictured). Matrix assured the Council that “there is no public health concern”, stating that three of the compounds found in the soil (lead, mercury and benz[a]anthracene) do not require any action or remediation.

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Matrix New World Engineering Conducting Soil Sampling at Schedler as of May 3rd

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Manager Keith Kazmark confirmed in an email the that Matrix New World Engineering will be conducting soil sampling beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 3, 2024 after being delayed from April 19th.

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