{
 "city": "Ridgefield Park",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ridgefieldpark.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider prohibiting data centers in all zones",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will introduce two ordinances: one to amend rent control regulations and another to prohibit data centers in all village zones. They will also vote on resolutions authorizing tax lien redemptions at 82 Euclid Avenue and 89-93 Teaneck Road, and a resolution urging state leaders to address rising health benefit premiums for public employees. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, commissioner reports, a hearing of citizens, and a possible closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-458",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board discusses banning data centers and rent control amendment",
   "summary": "The Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners will discuss two draft ordinances: one to prohibit data centers and another to amend rent control. The board also authorized the receipt of bids for Park Street improvements ($165,000), appointed Kyheon Park as Deputy Court Administrator, introduced an ordinance to sell a fire truck, and will hold a public hearing on a grant application for the John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider exceeding budget cap by 3.5% ($332,370) for 2026",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to exceed the state-mandated budget cap by 3.5%, allowing an additional $332,370 in appropriations. Resolutions include authorizing a redevelopment investigation of properties on Challenger Road without eminent domain, applying for a $97,000 county matching grant for the John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovation, and selling four surplus police vehicles via online auction. Also up for approval are payment of bills, minutes, and a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-456",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on emergency well pump repair at municipal pool for $14,764",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider an emergency contract to replace a well pump at the Municipal Pool for $14,764.07 to ensure the pool can open within five weeks. The agenda also includes a routine renewal of dozens of handicapped parking spaces across the village and appointments to the Board of Recreation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-455",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board introduces 2026 municipal budget, sets June 18 hearing",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will introduce the calendar year 2026 municipal budget and schedule a public hearing for June 18, 2026. The board also considers an emergency contract to repair the Municipal Building elevator for up to $45,000 and authorizes an application for a Bergen County matching grant to renovate the John B. Davis Municipal Pool.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on corrective action plan for 2024 audit findings",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider approving Resolution 2026-37, a Corrective Action Plan to address three recommendations from the 2024 independent financial audit, including improvements to cash receipt procedures and timely deposit of receipts. The board will also discuss the Chamber of Commerce Art Crawl and receive various correspondence items. A closed session is authorized. The agenda is largely procedural with one main action item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}