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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Newly released records from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) shed light on the growing environmental complexities surrounding the Village of Ridgewood’s Schedler property.
photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, The highly anticipated transformation of a local historic landmark has taken a major step forward. According to the Ridgewood Village Manager, community leaders and local organizations recently gathered for an exclusive “sneak peek” open tour of the brand-new Bergen County History and Cultural Center.
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood School System
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Ridgewood NJ, A seemingly heartwarming moment of civic engagement at Hawes Elementary School has thrust a controversial local environmental issue back into the spotlight, highlighting growing community frustrations over municipal land-use decisions.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has announced several major updates to its spring meeting schedule, including a high-stakes special meeting on March 25 that could reshape local land use and infrastructure.
Whether you are following the long-awaited remediation of the Schedler Property or interested in the Village’s new approach to affordable housing, these upcoming sessions at Village Hall (131 N. Maple Ave) are essential for residents.
Continue reading Ridgewood Council Set to Vote on Schedler Property Cleanup and New Housing Rules
A “quietly posted” 2025 survey reveals thousands of historic treasures and a “Criterion D” recommendation for the Zabriskie-Schedler site. Is the Village’s plan for turf and drainage about to hit a prehistoric wall?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A recently released Phase II Archaeological Survey has sent shockwaves through the local historic preservation community. The report, conducted by Richard Grubb & Associates and dated September 26, 2025, reveals that the Zabriskie-Schedler property is much more than just a vacant lot or a future park—it is a massive, intact repository of New Jersey history.
