Taxpayer Alert! Ridgewood’s ‘Open Space’ Funding Hike Sparks Outrage Over Potential Use for Artificial Turf Fields
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Ridgewood NJ, The debate over green space, taxes, and political transparency in Ridgewood, NJ, has reached a boiling point following a controversial endorsement by the local League of Women Voters (LWV) of Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, a mystery mailer about the upcoming Ridgewood Open Space referendum has landed in residents’ mailboxes, sparking a fierce debate and raising serious questions about transparency and taxpayer funding. The referendum, set for November 4, 2025, asks voters to approve doubling the Open Space tax in the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey. But it’s not just the proposed tax hike that has people talking—it’s the peculiar, officially-paid-for piece of campaign material.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The fight against PFAS “forever chemicals” in Bergen County water is moving into a new, accelerated phase. Ridgewood Water, which serves residents across four municipalities, has initiated a promising new collaboration aimed at drastically improving the speed and efficiency of its water treatment and testing processes.
Facilitated by NJIT’s Center for Translational Research, the utility recently met with PFASolve Inc. to discuss implementing cutting-edge solutions for the widespread contaminants.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After more than four decades of legal back-and-forth, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing to resolve a 42-year parkland transfer dispute with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — September 2025 — The Village of Ridgewood is facing a new lawsuit from Kensington Senior Development and the Fair Share Housing Center after the Village Council voted down a zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on North Maple Avenue.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood officials are taking the first major step toward transforming the historic Warner Theater into a performing arts hub for the community. The Village Council has introduced a $250,000 bond ordinance as a down payment on the option to purchase the iconic 93-year-old theater at 190 E. Ridgewood Avenue, which closed in January 2024.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has voted down a proposed zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on three adjoining lots along North Maple Avenue, a move that stirred heated debate among residents and leaves questions about the Village’s affordable housing plan.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After more than four decades of legal back-and-forth, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing to resolve a 42-year parkland transfer dispute with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center, Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave.
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Ridgewood NJ, citing “cable and conduit failures,” and in conjunction with approval of an upcoming roof replacement project, the Ridgewood Village Council will likely vote this coming week to ditch all solar panels on the roof of Village Hall.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — During Wednesday night’s Village Council meeting, three of Ridgewood High School’s most accomplished coaches were recognized for their remarkable achievements in Bergen County athletics.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Vagianos and Village Manager Keith Kazmark speak about TRANSPARENCY incessantly. They act like they invented it and are the poster-people for open government. Mr Kazmark recently called a resident a HYPOCRITE, but in fact who is the hypocrite?
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Continue reading New Planters Being Installed Throughout Downtown Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, in an exciting move to promote sustainability and community engagement, the Ridgewood Village Council has approved the donation of a community fruit and nut orchard at Habernickel Family Park. Some residents however question whether the Village really needs more fruits and nuts? The project, proposed during the March 26 council workshop, is fully funded by HealthBarn USA, a local organization dedicated to health and nutrition education.
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Ridgewood Nj, the historic Warner Theater property, a notable part of Ridgewood’s heritage, was a key topic during a special public meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council on January 8, 2025. The council entered a closed session to discuss contract negotiations regarding the theater.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Open Space Committee, Central Business District Advisory Committee, Shade Tree Commission, Green Ridgewood, Green Team Advisory Committee, Project Pride, Ridgewood Arts Council, Stigma-Free Task Force and Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee. The deadline for submissions is December 30, 2024.
