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Village of Ridgewood Special Meeting

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Critical Session December 17th Precedes Final Court Showdowns on 4th Round Mandates

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The clock is ticking on a crucial legal and developmental matter for the Village of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Village Council is holding an urgent Special Public Meeting , Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to address its 4th round affordable housing obligations.

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Ridgewood Village Council Holds Last-Minute Meeting on “Affordable Housing” Obligations!

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Critical Session December 17th Precedes Final Court Showdowns on 4th Round Mandates

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The clock is ticking on a crucial legal and developmental matter for the Village of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Village Council is holding an urgent Special Public Meeting , Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to address its 4th round affordable housing obligations.

This meeting is not merely procedural; it is a required pre-cursor to the final two court hearings scheduled before the year’s end. This highly anticipated decision will shape the future landscape of the Village, affecting zoning, density, and housing availability.

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Concerned About Spot Zoning in Ridgewood? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Proposed 5 Story Luxury Assisted Living Facility

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is currently considering Ordinance #4052, which would rezone a residential area on North Maple Avenue to accommodate a 5-story, 24/7 assisted living facility. While we absolutely support high-quality care for seniors, this proposal raises serious concerns about spot zoning, long-term zoning precedent, traffic, height, neighborhood impact, and tax burden.

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BREAKING: Ridgewood Looks to Buy Historic Warner Theater Property

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RIDGEWOOD — In a surprising turn, members of the Ridgewood Village Council are moving forward with a plan to purchase the former Warner Theater property, located at 190 East Ridgewood Avenue, a landmark building in the heart of downtown.

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Ridgewood Train Station Pedestrian Staircase Repair to Move Forward

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A key pedestrian staircase at the Ridgewood Train Station, providing access from East Ridgewood Avenue to the tunnel beneath NJ Transit’s Bergen/Main Line tracks, has been closed since May 14, 2024, following a dramatic crash involving an Infiniti SUV.

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Heated Ridgewood Village Council Meeting Sparks More Controversy Over Schedler Property

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Ridgewood NJ, the March 5 Village Council meeting was anything but ordinary, with residents, officials, and consultants clashing over the fate of the Schedler property—particularly the soil removal, artificial turf concerns, and a hefty $1.5 million taxpayer bill.

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Ridgewood Village Council Reorganization Meeting Love Fest

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Ridgewood Nj, at the Monday night Ridgewood Village Council Reorganization Meeting, significant transitions marked the start of a new chapter for the community. Newly elected councilmembers Paul Vagianos, Pam Perron, and Frank Mortimer were officially sworn in, while the Village bid farewell to outgoing Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds.

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