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Westwood NJ, during the recent Westwood Reorganization Meeting, Westwood resident Dan Zambrano was recognized as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dan expressed his surprise and gratitude, saying:
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Ridgewood NJ, what once stood as a lush, thriving ecosystem in Ridgewood’s Schedler Park has been reduced to a barren, fragmented landscape. A green canopy that once offered shade, purified the air, and supported wildlife has been destroyed—intentionally—by our local government. What’s left is not just a park stripped of its natural beauty but also a dumping ground for contaminated soil.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark late last week, residential tree planting began in the Village of Ridgewood . This significant investment in restoring the tree canopy throughout the town was advocated for by the Shade Tree Commission and supported by the Village Council. A total of 220 new trees will be added in our neighborhoods and 12 downtown.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission is already for this year’s Adopt a Sapling Day. If you would like to help us plant saplings, join us at Somerville School this Saturday at 9. Bring your gloves and a shovel. Hope to see you Saturday. Planting is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Borough Council has introduced an ordinance to create the positions of superintendent and assistant superintendent to oversee the borough’s extensive tree population and maintain its 18 parks. This initiative aims to enhance the management and upkeep of these vital community resources.
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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey becomes progressively hotter, the Murphy Administration released a groundbreaking plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the impacts of extreme heat caused by a changing climate.
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Ridgewood NJ, no need to save for retirement, the head of the United Nations climate agency has issued a stark warning, emphasizing that humanity has a narrow window of just two years to enact significant changes in its approach to emitting heat-trapping gases. This urgent call to action is compounded by the pressing need to secure the necessary financial resources to facilitate this monumental transition.
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Kinnelon NJ, A a former resident of Kinnelon, New Jersey, has agreed to pay fines totaling approximately $13,000 for illegally removing trees from a neighbor’s property last year, according to the town’s municipal prosecutor. Grant Haber, formerly of the Morris County borough, faced charges for unlawfully removing 32 trees, but ultimately pleaded guilty to the removal of 18 trees in an agreement reached on Monday. Prosecutor Kim Kassar revealed that some of the trees cut down did not meet the borough’s criteria for removal. Each removed tree carries a potential fine of up to $1,000 according to Kinnelon’s code. The court imposed fines of $700 and $300 on Haber and the tree service, respectively, for each tree removed, along with additional court fees of just under $600 each. Haber and the tree service, Choco Tree Services, confirmed the guilty plea but offered no further comment. Kinnelon’s tree removal ordinance mandates that violators must replace the removed trees with a comparable or superior species at their own expense and ensure their care for two growing seasons. In a previous hearing, Kassar estimated the cost of replanting and caring for new trees on the neighbor’s property could exceed $1 million. The court has scheduled a restitution hearing for April 19, but Kassar declined to comment further on the proceedings. Haber sold the Kinnelon property in November 2023 for $1.8 million, according to deed records.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, tree planting in the Central Business District and in Village residential areas is now underway! Thank the Shade Tree Commission and the Village of Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Department for their advocacy and work in maintaining our tree canopy through the Village. The Healthy, noninvasive plantings will benefit us all.
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Ridgewood Nj, the RHS Green Club is making the district a bit greener! The Green Club planted 7 more trees- chestnut oaks- around Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School!
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Ridgewood NJ, according Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark, “despite the rain, a crew of volunteers were out this past weekend with our Shade Tree Commission, planting saplings in the Orchard section of the Village. Thanks to all those who lent a hand promoting this important effort.”
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark , Phase 3 of the street revitalization Project will begin this Fall . The Village of Ridgewood will be relacing trees in the wells along Oak, Chestnut ,Walnut streets and Franklin Avenue in the Central Business District . The trees were chosen specifically to thrive in Ridgewood’s downtown , provide more shade in the summer , better air quality and create a more beautiful downtown.
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Ridgewood NJ, the word is the Village of Ridgewood intends to cut down 186 mature tress at the Schedler property . Imagine a neighborhood without trees. The absence of these towering sentinels of nature would render such a place barren, stark, and lifeless. Trees are more than just botanical entities; they are living treasures that significantly enrich our neighborhoods. Their value extends far beyond aesthetics, and their presence contributes to a healthier, more vibrant, and happier community. In this essay, we will explore the myriad ways in which trees enhance the value of neighborhoods.
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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial turf fields have gained popularity due to their durability, low maintenance requirements, and year-round usability. However, they also come with several disadvantages and potential dangers:
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