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The Deadline Push: The March 15 Mandate: How Ridgewood is Re-Shaping Its Commercial Districts to Meet State Law

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Ridgewood Approves Controversial “Affordable Housing” Plan: What Homeowners Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, the debate over the future of Ridgewood’s landscape reached a turning point this week. Despite a wave of vocal opposition from local residents, the Village Council has officially moved forward with five key ordinances that will define the next chapter of affordable housing in the community.

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Hearing at Planning Board Tuesday October 18th

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Ridgewood NJ, another Ridgewood Planning Board hearing is set for the Village of Ridgewood Master plan .   Here is the website site https://ridgewoodvillagemp.org/ .

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Residents Unaware of the Village of Ridgewood’s Work on Crafting the Master Plan Over the last Eight Years Should Pass on Voting in November

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Ridgewood NJ, in August the newsblog “Tap into Ridgewood (https://www.tapinto.net/towns/ridgewood/sections/government/articles/ridgewood-s-master-plan-draft-still-not-released ) attempted to create the impression that despite the the planning board start of reexamined of the master plan in 2016, and the Village of Ridgewood officially adopted its visioning process in October of 2018 ( www.visionridgewood.org ) ,multiple Ridgewood Planning Board meetings devoted to the master plan , regular Visioning emails to anyone who signs up , the Ridgewood blog posting at least 495 articles on the “Village Master Plan” , and copious discussions  on affordable housing and the Valley Hospital site ,the idea  that Ridgewood residents are completely unaware of the Village of Ridgewood master plan visioning process is beyond absurd .

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The Valley Hospital Affordable Housing Redevelopment Plan on the Agenda Fore the Ridgewood Planning Board

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PLANNING BOARD REORGANIZATION &

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)

 

  1. 7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call – In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

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Ridgewood Planning Board : Ridgewood Village Fence Ordinance Analysis

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PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)

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Ridgewood Planning Board Will Discuss Phase 2 of the New Master Plan on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Project Team has completed the “90%” draft of the Master Plan. John Barree from HGA will be at the Planning Board tomorrow night (4/5/2022) to introduce the Plan to the public and Board. This will be a brief explanation to review the process and to discuss what to expect in the Plan and what to anticipate as we move toward adoption.

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The Ridgewood Planning Board : The Digital Billboard Matter Carried until May

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Ridgewood NJ,  according to sources the Planning Board Meeting went well. The Digital  Billboard was last on the agenda so the Planning Board  only heard one witness. The Matter was carried until May.

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Ridgewood Planning Board to Discuss Preliminary Findings and Recommendations for the New Village Master Plan

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PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday February 15, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewood Planning Board: Public Hearing Preliminary Investigation for The Valley Hospital Property

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PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Team will Present Preliminary Findings and Recommendations for the New Master Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, on February 15th at the Ridgewood Planning Board meeting at 7:30 pm in Village Hall ,Village of Ridgewood Master Plan Team will  present preliminary findings and recommendations for the new Master Plan. There will be an opportunity for the public to respond and provide valuable feedback.

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RIDGEWOOD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)

 

  1. 7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call – In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

Roll call: Knudsen, Van Goor, Reynolds, Joel, O’Brien, Patire, Hooban, Barto, Johnson, Lyubarskiy, Alegre

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Melanie Hooban has always advocated for reasonable development and has a proven track record of working to protect Ridgewood’s small-town charm

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council candidate Melanie Hooban lays out here strong commitment to the Village of Ridgewood in a new video:

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