Ridgewood’s Frank Schott honored by village

Frank Schott has called Ridgewood his hometown for more than five decades, but his neighborhood extends well beyond the village’s borders. Throughout the 87-year-old’s lifetime, Schott has offered his ideas, expertise and passion to nearly everyone who asked for his assistance.

Last week, Schott was honored with a Ridgewood Council proclamation that recognized his contributions as a citizen and longtime member of various village boards and committees. He is frequently linked to the Open Space Committee, of which he was a charter member when it was founded in 2001 and served for 13 years until he retired in late 2013.

“He had a passion that drove the committee … and because of his leadership, we have what we have today,” said Councilman Tom Riche, who previously served as liaison to the committee and worked closely with Schott over the past several years. “Because of Frank, our children and grandchildren … will have all these wonderful parks.”

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