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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/23/25
- 06/23/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: At the latest Ridgewood School Board meeting, community discourse emerged around the safety and environmental implications of the district’s artificial turf fields. Residents voiced concerns over potential chemical contamination and the safety of these surfaces during adverse weather conditions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/16/25
- 06/16/2025
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Ridgewood School Board meeting, the ongoing debate over the installation of artificial turf at Benjamin Franklin Middle School became the central topic of discussion. Public comments highlighted concerns about environmental impacts, safety, and transparency, as well as allegations of conflict of interest among board members.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 278 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable Ridgewood School Board meeting, students from the Ridgewood High School Principal Advisory Committee delivered an engaging presentation on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. The meeting also addressed facility upgrades, strategic planning, and policy updates, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance the educational environment and administrative processes.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 184 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Ridgewood School Board meeting addressed budgetary transparency concerns, facility maintenance plans, and staff retirements. Notably, residents questioned the handling of public hearings and the budget’s accounting for the Valley Hospital’s increased assessments. Additionally, the board discussed strategies for capital expenditure funding and recognized long-serving district staff members.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/23/25
- 04/23/2025
- 154 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Ridgewood Council meeting, discussions unfolded regarding the impact of Valley Hospital’s relocation on local taxes, with public comments revealing frustration over transparency and environmental decisions. The meeting saw detailed presentations about financial implications, concerns about governance practices, and debates over wildlife ordinances and infrastructure projects, reflecting deep community engagement on multiple fronts.
