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Village of Ridgewood Denied: Court Blocks Village Plans for Former Valley Hospital Site

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Ridgewood Tax Alert: Court Blow Over Former Valley Hospital Site Threatens Local Budgets

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes legal battle over one of Bergen County’s most valuable pieces of real estate has taken a dramatic turn. The Village of Ridgewood’s latest attempt to impose taxes on the former Valley Hospital property has been officially denied by the court, dealing a severe setback to municipal budget plans and potentially shifting the financial burden onto local homeowners.

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Ridgewood’s PFAS Crisis: Why Residents are Slamming the New Artificial Turf Plan

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Ridgewood Residents Outraged: Village Manager Under Fire for Artificial Turf Plans Amid PFAS Water Crisis

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A growing wave of frustration is crashing against Ridgewood Village Hall as residents accuse leadership of ignoring public health risks. The controversy centers on Village Manager Keith Kazmark and reports that the village intends to expand the use of artificial turf, despite ongoing and costly battles with PFAS “forever chemicals” in the local drinking water.

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