>The Schedler development has currently been put on hold
The Schedler development has currently been put on hold . The Village purchased the property in December 2009 for somewhere near $2.7 million. The goal of the purchase remains unclear as does the future of the property.
The Schedler property is considered a “long-term project” and will be put on hold in the current financial situation of the Village for the foreseeable future . At this time no funds have been allocated for the properties long term development.
The party line is that the property was purchased and put aside while the Village continues to develop the Habernickel property,
The plan for Habernickel Park’s development is a combined use of sports fields and passive park areas and is a model that many would like to see at the Schedler property.
The Village like many New Jersey Municipalities has been stung by the inability to control costs and manage long term projects effectively . The Village Council has come under increasing pressure since the Village Hall fiasco and more recently the $400,000 “golden toilet” at Vets field to better handle long term investment in the community.
Only time will tell if there current dire fiscal climate wail impact the spend thrift ways of the Village.
the Staff of the Ridgewood Blog
