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.

Village Council Meeting Spotlights Career of Outgoing Village Manager and Raises Traffic Safety Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council, attendees bid farewell to a key village figure, listened to a young resident’s traffic safety concerns, and debated various local issues.

Contention Over Traffic Safety and Spending Dominate Ridgewood Council Meeting

Overview: The Ridgewood Village Council session was largely dominated by spirited debates over local concerns, notably the closure of a footbridge that has led to accidents involving children. Resident Susan Ruan voiced her frustration with the council’s lack of action and implored them to allocate funds for footbridge repairs.