Shedler Project Reignites Debate on Historical Preservation and Safety

Overview: In a recent Ridgewood Council meeting, the primary discussion revolved around the Shedler property redevelopment. This project aims to combine historical preservation with modern amenities, a direction that has received a lot of support from council members, including Evan Weitz and Siobhan Winograd.

Ridgewood Council Greenlights $11 Million for Water Treatment and Sparks Debate Over Land Jurisdiction

Overview: In a recent, densely packed meeting of the Ridgewood Council, the members addressed numerous legislative and infrastructural matters, among them a contentious $11 million bond ordinance for new water treatment plants and a debate over village jurisdiction regarding properties owned by state and county. Amidst these weighty issues, other matters like tree planting plans, technological improvements, and even concerns over Zoom functionality surfaced.

Ridgewood Council Considers Comment Curfew

Overview: The recent Ridgewood Council meeting unfolded a multitude of important initiatives and critical discussions, characterized by the vibrant civic engagement and an intense debate over public comments’ length and timing.

Historic Preservation and Public Transparency Stir Debate at Ridgewood Council Meeting

Overview: The Ridgewood Council’s latest meeting demonstrated a broad array of community feelings and intensifying demands for transparency in the council’s decisions, with the Zabriskie-Shedler House park development as a key focal point.

Residents Debate Historic House vs. Athletic Fields

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council, the fate of a local historic landmark, the Zabriskie House, has come under intense discussion. The Council is considering converting the area around the house into athletic fields to address the village’s shortage of such spaces. However, the proposal has sparked a vigorous debate over the property’s historic value and future.