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In 2023 the Children’s Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai Warned the Village of Ridgewood and the Board of Education about the Health Hazards of Artificial Turf

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In a critical 2023 alert, the Children’s Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai formally warned the Village of Ridgewood and the Board of Education about the health hazards artificial turf poses to children. Despite these concerns, Ridgewood officials are moving forward with a plan to install an additional 6 acres of artificial turf, sparking public outcry from health advocates and concerned parents alike.

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Ridgewood Considers Open Space Tax Hike Amid Controversy Over Turf Field Funding

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Open Space Committee has recommended a tax increase via a November 2025 ballot referendum, sparking concern among residents and watchdogs over how the village uses its Open Space funds — particularly the trend of diverting these dollars toward artificial turf field construction and subsidizing businesses in public parks.

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