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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 184 Minutes
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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
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- Highly Noteworthy
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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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 191 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting focused heavily on school security issues following false rumors of a violent threat, alongside unveiling a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at enhancing educational experiences across the district. Community members voiced urgent concerns about student safety and transparency, prompting commitments from the administration to address these issues while balancing broader educational goals.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Ridgewood Council meeting, two topics dominated the agenda: a financial setback due to a state-imposed freeze on public health grants and a forward-thinking environmental initiative led by local high school students. The council was informed of a temporary hold on nearly $170,000 in public health funding due to broader federal budget cuts, threatening the continuation of crucial health services. Meanwhile, Ridgewood High School students presented a plan to improve waste management in local parks, seeking council support for their sustainability efforts.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special budget meeting on April 1, 2025, the Ridgewood Council addressed the significant challenges posed by a nearly $2 million budget cut to comply with state-imposed appropriation caps, the freeze of two crucial federal grants, and adjustments in taxation from Valley Hospital. These developments have raised concerns over staffing and service levels as the council aims to maintain fiscal responsibility without impacting necessary services.
