Ridgewood School Board Deliberates on 2024-2025 Budget and Policies

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board focused on the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year and proposed policy changes. The budget, set at $138,500,000, emphasized maintaining programs within a 2% tax levy cap, prioritizing capital projects, and addressing cost drivers such as union negotiations, special education, and healthcare benefits. New course offerings and the impact of enrollment trends were also discussed. Proposed policy changes included classroom sizes, capital expenditure funding, and public access to information. The meeting included public commentary and debate on various financial and operational strategies.

Ridgewood Council Advances Veteran’s Field Lighting and Sidewalk Projects

Overview: At the recent Ridgewood Council meeting, substantial developments were made regarding the Veteran’s Field lighting upgrade and the implementation of new sidewalk projects. The meeting also addressed various concerns from Ridgewood residents, touching on topics like park pavilions, flood mitigation, and water infrastructure funding.

Ridgewood Council Debates Surplus Allocation and Budget Adjustments

Overview: The recent meeting of the Ridgewood Council was dominated by in-depth discussions regarding the village’s budget for the upcoming year, with particular emphasis on the allocation of surplus funds, departmental budget cuts, and the introduction of new roles within the municipal staff. The council members examined the intricacies of the budget process, made strategic decisions on resource allocation, and responded to public comments on community projects and recreational space enhancements.

Ridgewood School Board Tackles Field Conditions and Legal Bylaw Changes

Overview: The Ridgewood School Board meeting focused on the issue of athletic field conditions, a debate on bylaw amendments regarding legal counsel access for board members, and discussions on leadership rotation. These topics took precedence over routine procedures, with community engagement and diverse opinions marking the discussions.

Ridgewood Council Addresses Flooding and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgewood Council tackled a range of issues, with focus on community infrastructure concerns, particularly the lead service line replacement plan and water infrastructure projects. The comprehensive plan, a state-mandated requirement, involves a $39 million project to replace over 2,000 lead service lines within the community. The council discussed the details of the plan, including the financing structure and property owner options, with a focus on low-interest loans and a special assessment ordinance that would add a tax onto property owners’ real estate taxes. The gravity of the flooding issue was also a major topic, with the council discussing a 20-point plan for reducing flooding and improving stormwater management, highlighting the complexity and urgency of the problem.