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Know Your Rights: How to Speak Up at the Jan 14 Village Council Zoning Hearings in Ridgewood

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Your Rights at the Jan 14 Zoning Hearing: Why the Mayor Can’t Silence You

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The upcoming Village Council meeting on Wednesday, January 14, is shaping up to be one of the most significant dates on the local calendar. With five major zoning changes on the table, the community is understandably concerned about how these ordinances will reshape our neighborhood.

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Ridgewood Alert: Your Voice Matters! Why the January 14 Council Meeting is Different

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Public Hearings on five proposed massive zoning changes

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, If you have felt silenced or rushed by the “three-minute buzzer” at past Village Hall meetings, take note: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, is your night to be heard.

The Ridgewood Village Council is set to hold critical Public Hearings on five proposed zoning changes. Unlike regular public comment periods, these are formal ordinance hearings governed by the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).

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