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Village of Ridgewood Special Meeting

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Critical Session December 17th Precedes Final Court Showdowns on 4th Round Mandates

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The clock is ticking on a crucial legal and developmental matter for the Village of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Village Council is holding an urgent Special Public Meeting , Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to address its 4th round affordable housing obligations.

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Ridgewood Village Council Holds Last-Minute Meeting on “Affordable Housing” Obligations!

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Critical Session December 17th Precedes Final Court Showdowns on 4th Round Mandates

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The clock is ticking on a crucial legal and developmental matter for the Village of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Village Council is holding an urgent Special Public Meeting , Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to address its 4th round affordable housing obligations.

This meeting is not merely procedural; it is a required pre-cursor to the final two court hearings scheduled before the year’s end. This highly anticipated decision will shape the future landscape of the Village, affecting zoning, density, and housing availability.

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Overdevelopment of Floodplains Is Worsening Flood Risks in Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ,  flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many New Jersey residents, and one of the biggest contributors is not just nature—but overdevelopment. In flood-prone areas like Bergen County, rapid urban expansion and construction on floodplains are compounding water damage, harming the environment, and putting entire communities at greater risk.

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