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The Village of Ridgewood Village Council Regular Public Meeting : Ridgewood Water , Outdoor Cafes ,Graydon Pool Fees, Tennis Fees , and Pickleball Fees

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

VILLAGE COUNCIL

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

8:00 P.M.

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Campaign related Facebook Page used to communicate official Ridgewood business?

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Ridgewood NJ, It has come to our attention that a current member of the Ridgewood Village Council is now making use of an election campaign related Facebook page to communicate with Village taxpayers.  If we recall correctly, in the State of NJ, there are strict rules in place for ensuring the openness and transparency of such actions (using social media for official communications).

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Ridgewood Village Council , Is it okay to cast a vote for your “friend” to receive tax dollars?

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Ridgewood NJ, we strongly disagree with the notion that it’s okay for members of the Ridgewood Village Council to vote “Yes; I approve” when one of their respective friends is up for the award of a taxpayer funded professional services contact, or in line to be hired for a salaried Village position.

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Village of Ridgewood Moves Forward with the Repair of the East Saddle River Road Footbridge

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Ridgewood NJ, residents in the area of Ridgewood between West and East Saddle River Roads are finally getting a new foot bridge .The Ridgewood Village Council unanimously voted to repair East Saddle River Road Footbridge (a.k.a. the Kingsbridge Footbridge) versus replacing it .Many students, commuters and residents are looking forward to the footbridge being operational again. Residents grew frustrated and felt they were being stonewalled by the engineering department as to when work would be started on the bridge.

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Candidate for Village Council Siobhan Winograd and the “Soccer Mom Mafia”

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Ridgewood NJ, Candidate for Village Council  Siobhan Winograd boldly claims in the Tap Into Ridgewood , “Meet the Candidates for Ridgewood Village Council”  she is going to be an ,”independent voice for the residents of this great village”. Really she might want to start with her Facebook group , “Ridgewood Moms and Dads” , some residents refer to is as the “Soccer Mom Mafia” the group’s motto over the years has been to say anything you like as long as you agree with me .The group has a reputation of being very dictatorial in its policies and over the years members have been caught organizing social media attacks on other residents .

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The League of Women Voters Sponsors a Ridgewood Village Council Candidates’ Night

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Ridgewood NJ, October 19th – 7:00 p.m. – Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room – The League of Women Voters sponsors a Candidates’ Night for Candidates for Village Council – Come and listen to the candidates for Village Council answer questions posed by the League of Women Voters.  This will be broadcast on FiOS Channel 34, and on YouTube.

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The Village Council Public Workshop : Water Conservation Ordinance for Smart Controllers

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

AUGUST 3, 2022

7:30 P.M.

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

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Siobhan Winograd Collecting Signatures for Planned Ridgewood Village Council Run

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Ridgewood NJ, word is that former Tiffany’s Co. executive-turned-stay-at-home mom Siobhan Winograd is going to run for the Village Council .It has been confirmed that Winograd, a huge supporter of high density housing, is currently  out collecting signatures . Wingrad recently led the charge to remove residents’ ability to vote on the $120 million Ridgewood school budget .

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Lifelong Village resident Jim Van Goor former Chief of the Ridgewood Fire Department Joins Current Mayor Mayor Susan Knudsen in Race for Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, nominating packets are available for Ridgewood residents who are registered voters and wish to run for and serve on the Ridgewood Village Council.  They may be picked up at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.  The deadline for filing completed nominating petitions is September 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

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RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA JUNE 1, 2022 7:30 P.M.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

JUNE 1, 2022

7:30 P.M.

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP : Ridgewood Water PFAS Treatment Project Update

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

MAY 4, 2022

7:30 P.M.

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Upcoming 2022 Ridgewood Village Council Meetings

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Ridgewood NJ, Upcoming Village Council Meetings – Held in the Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room of the Ridgewood on the 4th floor of Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue.

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