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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, July 21st, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, we remind voters that taxpayer funded purchases of “open space” ARE NOT AND SHOULD NOT be limited to properties intended for use as athletic fields.
Continue reading Our thoughts on the proposed Ridgewood “Open Space Tax Levy” increase
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Continue reading Student Athlete Numbers in Ridgewood Just Don’t Seem to Add Up
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Ridgewood NJ, what are the Ridgewood School system protocols for excessive heat for artificial turf and what would trigger safety measures?
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Heat Illness Prevention guidelines for Excessive Heat for Artificial Turf
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Ridgewood NJ, a rather disturbing revelation was made by Ridgewood officials during Tuesday’s Fields Committee meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Fields Usage – Another flim-flam in the making?
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Ridgewood Nj, mark your calendars for the upcoming Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Council: “You can keep saying it, but it won’t make it true”
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New York NY, A wave of grassroots activism is sweeping through New York City as demonstrators demand an end to the installation of artificial turf fields in public parks. Protesters argue that synthetic grass—laden with toxic “forever chemicals”—poses serious health and environmental risks, particularly to children.
Continue reading NYC Protesters Demand Ban on Artificial Grass in Public Parks Over Health Concerns
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Ridgewood NJ, not really sure what to make of this , but we thought we would publish it. Continue reading Ridgewood Resident Says, “The Schedler house would be torn down”
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Ridgewood NJ, the village of Ridgewood has taken a significant step toward solving its long-standing flooding issues. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced on Thursday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will study the village’s flooding patterns under the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act. This development comes after Ridgewood officials formally requested federal involvement earlier this year to address recurring floods along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River.
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Ridgewood NJ, local resident Cynthia O’Keefe recently shared her perspective on artificial turf and its potential risks, sparking a renewed conversation in the community. She has been vocal about her concerns, which focus on the health and environmental impact of artificial turf. In a recent post, she outlines why she believes this playing surface, particularly one that includes PFAS chemicals, is neither safe nor sustainable for our village.