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Ridgewood NJ, during Monday night’s Ridgewood, Board of Education meeting, the subject of surface temperatures on artificial turf playing fields came up, which led to a somewhat robust discussion.
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Ridgewood NJ, during Monday night’s Ridgewood, Board of Education meeting, the subject of surface temperatures on artificial turf playing fields came up, which led to a somewhat robust discussion.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday the Ridgewood School District offered an update on the condition of the school athletic fields .
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Ridgewood NJ, once again rain brings flooding to Village of Ridgewood athletic fields . According to resident Boyd Loving RHS Stadium Field, Stevens Field, and Brookside Field all began flooding shortly before 10 PM on Saturday, 03/09. Flood waters began subsiding shortly after 12 midnight. These photos were taken at the RHS Stadium Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, spring sports season is eagerly anticipated by students in the Ridgewood School District, but currently, athletes find themselves without fields to play on due to repeated damage caused by flooding.
Continue reading Ridgewood School District Searches for Solutions to Field Flooding Problem
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Ridgewood NJ, the expression “nothing to see here” is often used informally to dismiss or downplay a situation, particularly when someone wants to divert attention away from something perceived as unimportant, trivial, or embarrassing. It is a way of indicating that there is no need to pay attention to what is happening or to investigate further because there is nothing of significance or interest.
Continue reading Nothing to See Here: New Mesh Banner Obfuscates RHS Stadium Field Flood Damage
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools sent out the following email update on the Ridgewood Public Schools Athletic Fields:
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Ridgewood N J, readers continue to raise flooding concerns over flooding at Schedler Park, while many not all doubters often exhibit the “stuck on stupid” mentality that created this mess to begin with. Saddle River is a block east of the property . Over the years Village residents have voted for turf in flood zones at every opportunity.
Continue reading For the Naysayers who Claim that the Schedler Park Doesn’t Flood
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Ridgewood NJ, in a game that was originally set to be played in Ridgewood at RHS Stadium on Friday night, but had to be moved to Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium due to flood damage to Ridgewood’s turf field during recent flooding .
Continue reading Ridgewood Rolls to a 31-0 Victory Over Paterson Eastside at Hinchliffe Stadium
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Ridgewood NJ, because there is so much confusion ,when something, such as a building or infrastructure, is constructed in a flood zone, it means that it has been built in an area that is susceptible to flooding during certain weather events or natural disasters, particularly heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the overflow of nearby bodies of water like rivers or lakes, brooks, and streams. Flood zones are typically designated based on historical flood patterns, topography, and hydrological data. Most of the area bordering the Ho-Ho-Kus brook and Saddle River are considered flood zones. Here are some key implications and considerations when something is built in a flood zone:
Continue reading RHS Stadium: A Flood Zone Means there is a Significantly Higher Risk of Flooding
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Ridgewood NJ, in October of 2021 Superintendent of Ridgewood Schools Thomas Gorman told North Jersey Media on Wednesday that the district is still assessing the most recent damage after the Ho-Ho-kus brook flooded the RHS Stadium and Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School .He stated that the cost of repairs to the fields from previous storms , Henri in August and Ida in September were estimated at $260,000, of which $160,000 was covered by insurance. Superintendent Gorman then stated , “The Board of Education and the Village Council have agreed to form a joint task force to investigate this problem and explore possible solutions,”
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Ridgewood NJ , according to the Ridgewood Public School district all fields both turf and grass are closed until further notice . That includes this weekend and beyond if needed . Teams will be notified of alternative arrangements.
Continue reading Ridgewood Public School Fields Both Turf and Grass are Closed until Further Notice
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Ridgewood NJ, on 9/8, the Ridgewood football team dropped their home opener in a non-conference game against Clifton (NJ) by a score of 28-21. After about a 90-minute thunderstorm delay the game finally kicked off a little before 8:00. With Clifton leading in the final quarter a late interception shuts down the maroons drive.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s own Max Messineo, a Maroon junior lineman , made the list of 223 North Jersey football players to watch in 2023! Football season is just 6 months away!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood resident Boyd Loving caught some pics of blockage in Ho-Ho-Kus Brook near Spring Avenue that may be contributing to flooding at Ridgewood High School. Before we blame every thing on “Climate Change”, in New Jersey, the responsibility of cleaning debris from clogged waterways can vary depending on the location and type of waterway. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, “the property owner of the land under the river or stream is responsible for debris removal after a storm event.
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Ridgewood Nj, unlike last year’s Ridgewood Maroons thriller Defeat of Wayne Hills in Overtime 13-7, this year saw the Maroons take the early lead and never look back. Leading the whole game , scoring 14 in the first quarter and 21 in the second quarter giving the Maroons (5-1) their 5th win of the season and a much needed victory after a heartbreak loss to Paterson Eastside a week ago.