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The Hidden History of the Schedler Property: George Washington, a Traitorous General, and Irate Farmers!

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Shedding Light on the Truth: The Revolutionary War Secrets of Old Paramus Reformed Church and the Schedler Property

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Ridgewood NJ, the history books often skim over the dramatic, human moments of the Revolutionary War, but right here in Bergen County, the Old Paramus Reformed Church holds secrets involving George Washington, military misconduct, and some very unhappy local farmers.

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Are New Jersey’s LSRPs working for Environment Protection or for the Landlords?

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When Oversight Fails: How a New Jersey Town’s Park Dispute Raised Questions About Environmental Independence, Political Influence, and the Integrity of LSRP Decision-Making

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Ridgewood NJ, In 2008, the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, purchased a seven-acre property along Route 17 North with a straightforward civic goal: convert it into a public park for a neighborhood with almost no access to green space. Early plans included walking paths, a small playground, and a modest athletic field—features aimed at serving children, seniors, and local families who had long requested a safe, accessible recreational area.

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Contaminated Ground? Ridgewood Council Proposes Inclusive Playground at Schedler Site—Parents Raise Health Concerns

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council has proposed the development of an inclusive playground designed to accommodate children of all abilities at the Schedler property—but the plan has sparked growing concern among parents, especially within the special needs community.

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Village of Ridgewood Council: “You can keep saying it, but it won’t make it true”

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Ridgewood NJ, message to Councilperson Siobhan Winograd:

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Wetlands Assessment Needed for Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, as part of the town’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) application, a wetlands assessment is required for the Schedler property. While recent Village Council and Fields Committee meetings have noted on-the-record that wetlands might not exist at Schedler, the final determination lies with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

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