I have suggested to the council in writing, that Schedler be modeled after the wild wooded area in Central Park , NYC. In other words with paths , but otherwise preserved , pristine nature, in all its grandeur. And life giving to plants and animals and us, keeping out pollution, trees providing oxygen, and an inspiration to us all. Here is the link: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/a-secret-section-of-central-park-will-soon-re-open-to-public-after-82-years-051016
It is called the Hazlett Nature Sanctuary. The area is now open to the public.
Dead trees in Schedler which attract insects provide food for birds and are called snags. They could be allowed to lie along the ground, if pose a danger of falling.
But there are enough residents in town who want to destroy Schedler.
After all there is plenty of open space, around town right, around Bergen County, around the country around the world. Who needs it. Above all and most importantly WHO NEEDS NATURAL BEAUTY, nature. If you want beauty go the the central business district in Ridgewood and see all the stuff that is for sale.
Oh do not forget, BE SURE to add a Starbucks on the Schedler property when you develop it properly.
Can someone with drone take a new picture of this area after the clear cutting of trees in Phase 1. It will be a great shot to compare pre and post and access the damage done?
I thought we were selling it? Oh wait. That would ruin the value of someone’s father’s property. Nothing to see here sheeple! Just go about your business. Or maybe some (new) policemen will come knocking. Or maybe a fireman.
Shame on you 1:49pm. I am sure you are one of those who cry out loud for CIVILITY and hide behind anonymity when you are being uncivil yourself.
What a f, effing shame . This is going to look like shit. We’re wasteing money for this. Come on, I want to go play next 17 don’t think so. I hope they really scream the dirt whatever they are removing because they’re going to find a lot of artifacts old history. Can you Magine George Washington right now. He must be rolling in his grave.
No ballfields, turn it into a passive park.
You can never put down your guard…the RC is relentless.
All the dirt needs to be screened for Artifacts.
Or they can call it passive and put all kinds of parks and rec sports on it while travel sports are going on at the same time all the while a business is cashing in on our tax dollars with up to 25 cars dropping off and then again an hour later picking up clients and this goes on for hours in a PARK that is also used for baseball , soccer and lacrosse; there is NO passive in Ridgewood. With all this happening at once the neighborhood streets already in terrible shape are more dangerous then ever and at time impassable by pushing parking onto the street because guess what, we gave away 12 spots in the parking lot to a private business. Or they could always keep the schedler Home and restore it then rent it out for way below market value, use tax payers money to put in lights, cameras, walkways and provide all kinds of services for a private business to flourish in a neighborhood. So be weary of any decision on the table…our voices do not matter!!!!
Keep it passive and a naturscape. Nothing else makes sense. Unless this current slate is just delivering “the promise” Pucharelli always spoke about. Time will show the truth about many.
1:49 You are so off the mark. It’s not about her Father’s property. Don’t go for the obvious. Oh! What a tangled web she weaves. Just wait and see.