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.

Ridgewood School Board Faces Criticism Over Diwali-Scheduled Football Game

Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting was dominated by concerns from community members about a football game scheduled on Diwali, a significant cultural and religious holiday for many Ridgewood families. This scheduling decision sparked a wider discussion about the school’s policies on respecting diverse cultural practices within the school calendar. The board also reviewed student performance data, discussed staffing transitions, and considered changes to school facilities and policies.