Photos by Boyd Loving
Ridgewood considers keeping work on waterways flowing
Tuesday January 22, 2013, 9:42 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Hoping to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature, Ridgewood officials will consider making maintenance along two naturally occurring waterways a regular project.
Contractors recently completed major repairs and restoration in and around the Ho-Ho-Kus-Brook and Saddle River, waterways that have become notorious in recent years for their flooding tendencies. The two last breached in 2011 during Hurricane Irene, when floodwaters divided the village into thirds and caused widespread damage to private and public properties.
The work marked the first time in more than a decade that the village authorized a large-scope project in those areas.
Village council members can approach future restoration work at the brook and river in the same manner as other capital projects, according to Ridgewood Engineer Chris Rutishauser.
It would be nice if someone would take a look at the saddle river near grove street. Not only is there a tremendous amount of silt, but the river is now eroding the bike path. Doesn’t look like anything was down at this end.