the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The promise was clear: give Ridgewood voters a voice. Advocates for election reform campaigned on the principle that any tax increase exceeding 2% would trigger a public ballot.
Continue reading Ridgewood School Tax Hike Hits 4%: Why Haven’t Residents Been Asked to Vote?
the staff of the riodgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, At Ridgewood High School, a classroom is more than four walls—it is a space where lives are shaped. But right now, one of those vital spaces is under threat. A grassroots movement is surging across social media as students, parents, and alumni fight to save Mr. Lefer, a beloved educator reportedly facing a layoff due to recent district budget cuts.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The tension in Ridgewood is reaching a boiling point. As the Ridgewood Board of Education prepares for its Monday night meeting, the community is rallying against a proposed $134 million budget that threatens both their wallets and their workforce.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools at a Crossroads: Tax Hike and Teacher Layoffs Spark Outrage
