Testimony from residents is up next in Valley Hospital hearings
Wednesday August 7, 2013, 9:46 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
The Concerned Residents of Ridgewood (CRR) will begin testimony in The Valley Hospital expansion plan public hearing on Aug. 20.
During last week’s Planning Board meeting, CRR President Pete McKenna confirmed the grassroots organization’s upcoming schedule and preliminary list of experts with board attorney Gail Price.
CRR has retained attorney Michael Kates to lead its arguments and facilitate presentations. Planner Peter Speck will also present on behalf of CRR, as will “one or two residents to give their perspective,” McKenna said. No other experts are anticipated to testify on behalf of the organization, with McKenna admitting that CRR’s coffers have been running close to empty.
The grassroots organization was founded in 2007 to halt the hospital’s “Renewal” effort. CRR also filed a lawsuit against Valley Hospital and the Ridgewood Planning Board in an effort to overturn the master plan amendment passed by the board in June 2010.
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Ridgewood residents should make a special effort to attend CRR’s presentation by Pete McKenna and colleagues. This will be the first time many of you hear the truth about Valley Hospital’s bid to double in size. You will not be subjected to circular, specious reasoning!!
Good point, and excellent choice for spokesmen.