
Ridgewood Baseball & Softball Association Leaders Speak Out During Fields Committee Meeting – It’s all about them



Artificial turf has become a popular choice for homeowners and businesses alike in Layton, UT, offering a variety of benefits that natural grass can’t match. From home putting greens to pet potty areas, artificial turf provides versatile and low-maintenance solutions for numerous applications. This article explores the diverse uses of artificial turf, highlighting its practicality and appeal in different settings.
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Ridgewood NJ, since a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock,many readers have voiced concerns over who will be using the new turf field at Schedler Park ?

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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on May 20, due to concerns raised by residents, it was discussed whether parents whose children will be playing on artificial turf fields might be asked to sign a waiver. This would indicate that there are known health risks to playing on turf, and that the parents are aware and give consent to let their children play. The superintendent was directed to call the Board attorney for an opinion on this matter. Stay tuned.

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Ridgewood NJ, Schedler Friends issue a call to action on the introduction of a bond ordinance for work at the Schedler property and the resubmitted SHPO application.
The Village of Ridgewood submitted a revised application to the State Historic Preservation Office regarding this project. The revision includes an independent assessment conducted by Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. relative to fturf field use in the Village, which addresses comments made by the Historic Preservation Office in a letter dated March 22, 2024.

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There has been much talk about “non-native” trees at Schedler, and this description is being used as justification for clear-cutting what is currently a beautiful woodsy area. These trees, many of which are very tall and well-established, are producing oxygen, absorbing pollutants from the highway, reducing the amount of standing water, providing shelter for birds and animals, decreasing noise pollution for residents in the area, and are just living their lives. The “non-native” excuse is just ridiculous – it is a sorry rationalization for a terrible plan.
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Ridgewood NJ, in the realm of sports, the allure of lush green fields has long been synonymous with the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of team play. However, beneath the surface of these meticulously groomed surfaces lies a contentious debate surrounding the safety of artificial turf fields—a debate that has gained renewed urgency in light of recent revelations linking synthetic turf to potential health hazards.
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Ridgewood NJ , “Dads Night” responds to all the public acrimony over the pro turf RBSA email that went out on their email list.

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Ridgewood NJ, pouring yourself a glass of tap water may seem like a refreshing choice, but appearances can be deceiving. With growing concerns about “forever chemicals” lurking in drinking water, it’s natural to question its safety. So, what exactly are you exposing yourself to with each sip?
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Ridgewood NJ, Matrix New World Engineering will commence soil sampling at the Schedler property starting tomorrow, Friday, April 19, 2024, following the conditional approval issued by the NJ DEP on April 3, 2024 .
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Hoosick Falls NY, Loreen Hackett faced the daunting challenge of battling cancer not once, but twice, before reaching the age of 50. Her first encounter with the disease occurred in her 20s when cancerous cells were discovered in her cervix, prompting her to undergo a hysterectomy at the young age of 28. Nearly two decades later, she found herself confronting cancer again, this time diagnosed with breast cancer.
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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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Ridgewood NJ, EPA establishes national limits for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in drinking water for the first time.
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Ridgewood NJ, artificial turf, made with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as “forever chemicals,” poses significant health risks due to its toxicity. PFAS can permeate the body through skin absorption, inhalation, ingestion, or open wounds, as reported by the Guardian.