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Why This Upcoming NJ Environmental Bill Has Artificial Turf in Its Crosshairs

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Why NJ’s Upcoming Green Acres Vote Could Ban Toxic Artificial Turf for Good

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Ridgewood NJ, Imagine walking through a serene, green New Jersey park, only to find the natural grass replaced by a hot, plastic sheet of artificial turf.

For years, local advocates and environmentalists have warned about the hidden dangers of synthetic fields. Now, New Jersey is on the brink of a historic decision that could protect its public lands from plastic pollution and toxic chemical runoff.

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The New Jersey Sierra Club Hosts Educational Webinar on the Dangers of Turf Fields

Artificial Turf Fact Sheet

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Sierra Club hosted an educational webinar on December 4th at 7 PM . The webinar was called ,  “fighting artificial turf in NJ”. This event  uncovered the environmental harms, public health risks, and financial impacts of toxic artificial turf.

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Village of Ridgewood Claims “no concerns expressed” by Former or Current VOR Employees Regarding Contaminated Soil at Schedler

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Ridgewood NJ, as posted on the Village’s website, here are two questions that were submitted about contaminated soil at Schedler, along with their respective responses:

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From Free Soil to Toxic Turmoil: How did Ridgewood Taxpayers end up with a $5 Million Mess?

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood received over 24 million pounds of so-called “free soil,” which an employee indicated was clean and would lead to significant savings for taxpayers. However, an NJDEP investigation revealed the soil is contaminated.

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MORE SOIL CONTAMINATION FOUND AT SCHEDLER PROPERTY IN RIDGEWOOD

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Ridgewood NJ, Results for soil samples taken at the Schedler Property on June 26 and 27, 2024 were finally uploaded to the Village website on August 8. The 6952 page report confirms what residents had reported for years, dangerous and hazardous substances extend beyond the berm into the 7 acre parcel.

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RBSA President Scott A. Muller Misrepresents Facts During June 4th Fields Committee Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, during the June 4, 2024 joint Fields Committee Meeting, RBSA President Scott A. Muller claimed that the State of NJ’s Historic Preservation Office was “happy” to have received his correspondence containing signed petitions supporting development of the “Schedler Athletic Field and Park.”

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