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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will be holding a regular public meeting October 14th at 7 pm . The meeting will be held at the Ed Center at 49 Cottage place .
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Jersey City NJ, New Jersey state legislators are stepping up in the ongoing debate over artificial turf. Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Jersey City) is leading the charge, urging the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to cease funding for synthetic grass installations, citing significant environmental and health concerns.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, all grass fields in the Village of Ridgewood will be closed tomorrow, Thursday October 3, 2024 for annual maintenance; application will be made for the prevention of grassy weeds and broadleaf. On Thursday, October 10, 2024 Maple Field will be closed for biannual turf grooming.
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Ridgewood NJ, plans to construct an artificial turf field at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House in Ridgewood have been indefinitely put on hold after soil tests revealed significant contamination. The soil, which had been used to build a noise reduction berm, was found to contain hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, and two probable carcinogens: Benz(a)Anthracene and Benz(a)pyrene.