Ridgewood Alert: Critical Votes on Schedler Property & Affordable Housing This Month
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has announced several major updates to its spring meeting schedule, including a high-stakes special meeting on March 25 that could reshape local land use and infrastructure.
Whether you are following the long-awaited remediation of the Schedler Property or interested in the Village’s new approach to affordable housing, these upcoming sessions at Village Hall (131 N. Maple Ave) are essential for residents.
⚠️ Schedule Change: Passover Observance
Please take note of a significant date shift for the upcoming Work Session:
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NEW DATE: Monday, March 30
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OLD DATE: Originally scheduled for April 1
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REASON: Observance of Passover
The “Big Three” on the March 25 Agenda
At 7:30 p.m. on March 25, a special public meeting will be held in the Sydney V. Stoldt Jr. Court Room to vote on three major local initiatives:
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Schedler Property Soil Remediation: Adoption of a bond ordinance to officially fund the cleanup and development of the Schedler site.
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Affordable Housing Overhaul: A vote to rescind and replace Chapter 190 of the Land Use and Development code, modernizing how Ridgewood handles affordable housing requirements.
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Oak & Glen Traffic Signal: Awarding a professional service contract for engineering services at the busy intersection of Oak Street and E. Glen Avenue.
2026 Village Council Meeting Calendar
Stay ahead of the curve by marking your calendars for the remaining sessions of the year. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th floor of Village Hall.
Public Work Sessions (Caucus & Discussion):
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March 25 & March 30
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April 22 | May 6 & 27 | June 3 & 24
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July 8 | Aug 5 | Sept 2 & 23 | Oct 7 & 28
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Nov 4 | Dec 2
Public Meetings (Action & Voting):
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April 8 | May 13 | June 10
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July 15 | Aug 12 | Sept 9
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Oct 14 | Nov 9 | Dec 9
Pro Tip for Residents: Special public meetings are typically held in the Caucus Room 30 minutes prior to the start of each regular public meeting. If you want to hear the “meeting before the meeting,” arrive by 7:00 p.m.
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