{ "city": "Ridgewood", "state": "New Jersey", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ridgewoodnj.net/", "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": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews proposed ordinance on institutional use standards", "summary": "The Ridgewood Planning Board will review proposed Ordinance #4099, which amends Chapter 190 (Land Use and Development) to modify conditional use standards for institutional uses. The meeting also includes public comment, committee updates, and adoption of May 5, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1448", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council votes to enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters", "summary": "The Ridgewood Village Council holds a special public meeting. After a call to order, a statement of compliance, roll call, and brief public comments, the council will vote on a resolution to go into a closed session. The closed session will address personnel matters for boards and committees and legal issues concerning the Special Improvement District and the Ridgewood Business Alliance. The meeting will then be adjourned.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1446", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council will vote on water system contracts and a storage‑tank capital bond ordinance", "summary": "The Ridgewood Village Council met on July 8, 2026 via Zoom and telephone. The agenda included multiple water‑related actions such as contracts for SCADA programming, distribution main improvements, and a Water Capital Bond Ordinance for storage‑tank renovations and corrosion control. The council also considered parking ordinance amendments, grant‑funded road resurfacing contracts, and policy changes to parking, power‑tool use, and snow removal. Additional items covered grant applications, a housing‑affordable agent appointment, and a fire‑prevention agreement with Midland Park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1449", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Open Space Committee", "headline": "Finalize guiding principles and funding for open space acquisition", "summary": "The Open Space Committee will finalize guiding principles for acquiring open space and a funding allocation approach. They will also discuss park stewardship, July events, and potential acquisition properties. The meeting includes public comment and liaison reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1447", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Community Center Advisory Board", "headline": "Community Center Improvement presentation with expanded budget details", "summary": "The Community Center Advisory Board will vote on May meeting minutes and treasurer reports, then hear a presentation on Community Center improvements with an expanded budget, joined by the Parks & Recreation Director and Village Manager. The board will also discuss recreation program locations during construction and debrief a recent fundraiser.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1441", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to enter closed session for board appointments", "summary": "The Village Council is holding a special public meeting that will feature public comment followed by a closed session to discuss personnel appointments to various boards and committees. No other substantive business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1434", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Village Council approves $10,000 Keep America Beautiful grant", "summary": "The Ridgewood Village Council will adopt several resolutions authorizing grants and agreements. Items include accepting a $10,000 Keep America Beautiful grant, a temporary use agreement for 20 East Ridgewood Avenue on July 4, and renewing participation in community development, HOME investment, and emergency solutions grant programs. The council will also appoint David T. Pfund as Municipal Court Judge for a term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award contracts for vehicles, water projects, and social worker", "summary": "The Village Council will hold a public workshop to discuss and authorize multiple budget and operations items, including professional services contracts for water hydraulic modeling and energy consulting, vehicle purchases, a social worker contract, and a procurement card pilot program. The meeting also includes a special public meeting with a separate agenda, followed by a closed session for legal discussions on special assessments, hospital tax appeals, and the Schedler property.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1440", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "West Side Presbyterian Church expansion variances on agenda", "summary": "The Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a continued application from West Side Presbyterian Church for preliminary and final major site plan approval, a use variance, and several related variances to expand the existing barn and add site improvements at 6 South Monroe Street. The board will also discuss a request to extend variance approval for a property at 314 Wastena Terrace. The meeting includes public hearings and board member comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1438", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to hear forestry presentation, discuss social media outreach", "summary": "The Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from the May 12 meeting, receive updates from co-chairs and the Council liaison, and hear a forestry presentation. They will also discuss a proposal to add regular social media posts about street tree replacement requests and tips.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1401", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board", "headline": "Parks board to discuss prohibiting e-bikes in parks and indoor facility fees", "summary": "The Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board will hold a reorganization meeting and discuss a proposed prohibition on e-bikes in parks. The board will also review the indoor Village facility use/fee schedule, receive updates on completed and upcoming spring/summer projects, and accept the resignation of board member Kate Heighington.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1442", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss expanding Village Center Historic District", "summary": "The Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission holds a special public meeting to review three applications for exterior alterations and discuss a master plan recommendation to expand the Village Center Historic District zoning district.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1439", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Citizens Safety Advisory Committee", "headline": "Safety committee to discuss speeding on Bellair Road and traffic on Hopper Ave", "summary": "The Citizens Safety Advisory Committee will hear public comments and receive updates on e-bikes, sight triangle obstructions, and incident reporting. New business includes discussing speeding on Bellair Road and traffic concerns on Hopper Avenue, Grove Street, and Prospect Street. The meeting also covers social media outreach and the PSE&G right-of-way path update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1428", "minutes_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1428", "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Ridgewood Planning Board June 16 meeting canceled", "summary": "The Ridgewood Planning Board has canceled its public meeting and work session scheduled for June 16, 2026. The next regular meeting is set for July 7, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1430", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Ridgewood Arts Council", "headline": "Barbara Monginello requests to purchase \"Sabina\" artwork for the Older Americans exhibit", "summary": "The Ridgewood Arts Council will review recent events and discuss the purchase request for the artwork \"Sabina\" by Janice McDonald for the Older Americans Art Exhibit. The council will also consider upcoming community events and calendar items, and address organizational matters such as reorganization, a new chair, and grant seeking. The meeting will conclude with a schedule for the next meeting in September.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1431", "minutes_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1431", "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Central Business District Advisory Committee", "headline": "CBD panel to discuss code enforcement with village official", "summary": "The Central Business District Advisory Committee will approve minutes from May 14 and receive updates from village council, chamber of commerce, and other liaisons. The main discussion topics include code enforcement in the CBD with guest speaker Sharon Grathwohl, next steps for the Parkmobile/Arrive parking system, a parking survey update from Walker Associates, and wayfinding. Miscellaneous items cover bike valet parking, new and outgoing businesses, and the Franklin Avenue corridor.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1427", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Special council meeting with only procedural items", "summary": "This is a special public meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comments, and discussion of the agenda and other village business. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for action or discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1426", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $1.5M emergency appropriation for property reassessment", "summary": "The Village Council will introduce ordinances including a $1.5 million special emergency appropriation for real property reassessment costs, fee increases for land use and soil removal, and standardization of elevator fire service keys. Public hearings are scheduled for administrative police fees and athletic field fees. A consent agenda includes contracts for a Ford F-350, a dump truck, a water rate study, and an emergency valve replacement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1429", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance requests for new home at 230 California Street", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications seeking variances for lot coverage, setbacks, and improvements on residential properties. The board will also consider resolution memorialization for three previously decided matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1421", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on Ridgewood Business Alliance special assessments", "summary": "The Village Council will hear a presentation from the Ridgewood Business Alliance's attorney explaining special assessments, then hold a public hearing to accept objections to those assessments. This is the main substantive item on the agenda, followed by general public comment and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1422", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss expanding Village Center Historic District", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will review five applications for signs and exterior paint at commercial properties and a residence addition at 252 Lincoln Avenue. They will also discuss a Master Plan recommendation to expand the Village Center Historic District zoning district. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from May 11.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1420", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Ridgewood's Access Committee", "headline": "Access Committee to discuss 4th of July and sensory-friendly dinners", "summary": "This meeting covers routine reports from the president, executive board, village council, and school liaison, along with updates on upcoming events like the Fire Department Touch-a-Truck & BBQ and sensory-friendly dinners. Old business includes planning for the 4th of July, while new business sets the next meeting date as TBD. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or votes scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1409", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Open Space Committee", "headline": "Open Space Committee to finalize guiding principles for land acquisition", "summary": "The Ridgewood Open Space Committee will finalize guiding principles for open space acquisition, discuss funding allocation, and identify potential properties. The committee will also receive park stewardship updates including June events and liaison reports. Public comment is open for 3 minutes per person up to 30 minutes total.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1413", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Green Ridgewood", "headline": "Green Ridgewood discusses leaf blower trial, food scraps expansion, and climate grant", "summary": "The Green Ridgewood committee will review a leaf blower strategy including a trial for Parks & Rec, discuss expanding food scraps collection, and consider applying for a NJ Climate Resiliency Planning Grant. Also on the agenda are updates on Project 1,000 acres, a potential Columbia University climate preparedness study, and a student report on turf vs. grass fields. The committee will also review a 2026 revenue/expense pro-forma.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1417", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider park design, emergency appropriation, and contract awards", "summary": "The Ridgewood Village Council will hold a public workshop to hear a presentation on the final park design for the Schedler Property, discuss declaring Ridgewood Water property surplus, and consider several contract awards including a concession stand at the train station and SDL Software. They will also discuss a special emergency appropriation for property reassessment, support for health benefit premium reforms, and other operational items such as liquor license renewals and a deer survey.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1418", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Village Council holds routine meeting with closed session", "summary": "The Ridgewood Village Council will conduct a standard meeting, beginning with a call to order and a statement of compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act. Council members will take roll call, allow brief public comments (up to three minutes per speaker), and then vote on a resolution to enter a closed session. The meeting will conclude with a closed session and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1415", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Ridgewood Planning Board June 2 meeting canceled", "summary": "The Ridgewood Planning Board has canceled its public meeting and work session scheduled for June 2, 2026. The next regular meeting will be held on June 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1412", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Fields Committee", "headline": "Fields Working Group to finalize recreational facility policy and summer plans", "summary": "The Ridgewood Fields Working Group will hold a final adoption vote on the Fields and Recreational Facility Policy. They will also discuss ADA compliance communication flyers, review 2026 fall schedules opening June 3, and hear updates on field restoration at Veterans Field and scoreboard installation at Maple Park. Summer special events and facility maintenance requests are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1407", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Village Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss water contracts, fee changes, and zoning for houses of worship", "summary": "The Village Council will hold a public workshop to discuss a range of items including water utility contracts, a special emergency appropriation for reassessment, and amendments to fee schedules and land-use regulations. Notable policy discussions include proposed changes to accessory uses for houses of worship and amendments to taxicab and limousine ordinances. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1406", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/AgendaCenter" } ] }