Ridgewood School Board Recognizes Marching Band Champions and Discusses Special Education Initiatives

Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting celebrated the achievements of the Ridgewood High School marching band, highlighted a retiring educator’s contributions, and delved into the complexities of special education within the district, with community members voicing concerns and suggestions for improvement.

Ridgewood Council Grapples with Village Debt Discrepancies and Honors Retiring Member

Overview: The Ridgewood Council meeting on December 11, 2024, centered around financial discrepancies concerning the village’s debt and an emotional farewell for Council Member Lorraine Reynolds. The debt discussion revealed contrasting figures, sparking calls for clarity, while Reynolds received accolades for her years of service.

Ridgewood Council Cracks Down on Site Triangle Obstructions, Promoting Safety and Compliance

Overview: The Ridgewood Council meeting on December 4, 2024, centered around discussions on community safety, infrastructure improvements, and financial management. Key points included the enforcement of site triangle obstruction regulations, improvements to the water distribution system, upcoming holiday events, and financial updates on police and animal control services.

Ridgewood School Board Grapples with Class Size Concerns Amid Broader Resource Challenges

Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting focused on concerns about classroom sizes, resource allocation, and facilities management, with community members and board participants expressing varied perspectives on how to address these issues. Discussions ranged from complaints about overcrowded kindergarten classrooms to the safety of water fountains and turf fields.

Ridgewood Council Faces Fire Department Staffing Shortfalls Amid Shedler Project Controversies

Overview: The Ridgewood Village Council meeting on November 6, 2024, focused on urgent staffing challenges in the fire department and ongoing debates about the Shedler property project.