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Ridgefield public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield to vote on updated anti-bullying policy

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for an ordinance amending the Borough's anti-bullying policy. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding financial transfers and the appointment of a tenant advocate.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Council approved routine resolutions and adopted consent agenda items

The Borough Council approved the consent agenda items (245‑2025 through 253‑2025) by a single motion. Resolutions 254‑2025 (Transfer of Appropriations) and 255‑2025 (Warrants) were each approved with all present members voting Yes. The first reading of Ordinance 2526 amending the anti‑bullying policy was held, with one council member voting No. Public hearings were conducted for Ordinances 2524 and 2525, but no final vote was recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves rent increase regulation amendment

The Council passed an ordinance amending rent increase regulations and introduced new measures for affordable housing and redevelopment. A consent agenda was approved covering health insurance, grants, and tax exemptions.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Mayor Council

Council adopts rent‑increase ordinance and begins affordable‑housing zoning bill

The Borough Council held a public hearing and gave a final reading to Ordinance No. 2523, amending Section 322‑6 to regulate rent increases, and adopted it. Council members also introduced Ordinance No. 2524, a first‑reading measure to create a Maple Avenue/Grand Avenue affordable‑housing overlay zone, and Ordinance No. 2525, a first‑reading measure to amend the redevelopment plan for Block 2801 Lot 1 (604 Broad Avenue). The meeting included a consent agenda approving routine resolutions such as joining the NJ Solutions Health Insurance Fund and a veteran exemption.

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✓ Decided: Council approved six routine items, including health‑insurance fund and grant applications

The Mayor and Council adopted the consent agenda, approving items 239‑2025 through 243‑2025 and Resolution 244‑2025. These include joining the NJ Solutions Health Insurance Fund, a veteran exemption for Block 207 Lot 26, submission of a strategic plan for the Municipal Alliance Grant FY2027, a tax‑lien redemption for 1027 Maple Avenue, and a National Opioid Settlement Grant. All were approved by a single motion with no recorded vote tally.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council holds first reading on rent increase ordinance

The Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance to amend rent increase regulations. They also approved a consent agenda for professional RFQs and personnel policies, and authorized warrants.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Mayor Council

Council takes first reading of rent‑increase ordinance and approves personnel updates

The Ridgefield Borough Council will conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2523, which amends Section 322‑6 of the borough code on rent‑increase regulation. The council will also adopt an updated Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and authorize RFQs for a range of professional services for 2026. All items are scheduled for consideration at the October 27, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved routine agenda items and cancelled the Nov 24 meeting

The council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2523 amending rent‑increase regulations. Routine items on the consent agenda—236‑2025 (advertising RFQs), 237‑2025 (personnel policies manual) and 238‑2025 (Councilman Ryu warrants)—were approved by a single motion. After discussion, members agreed to cancel the scheduled November 24, 2025 council meeting.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Mayor Council

Council approves equipment purchases, health plan withdrawal, opioid settlement and waste agreement

The Ridgefield Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of a street sweeper for up to $238,133.46 and a stump grinder for up to $37,943.35 through the Sourcewell cooperative program. Councilwoman Congalton-Hali will move to withdraw the borough from the State Health Benefits Plan for employees. The council will also authorize participation in the Purdue opioid settlement to receive settlement funds. Finally, an inter‑local service agreement will be approved to integrate Ridgefield into Cliffside Park’s municipal solid‑waste disposal contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approved an interlocal solid‑waste agreement with Cliffside Park

The council adopted several routine items by a single motion, including purchase notices for a sweeper and a stump grinder, a withdrawal from the state health benefits plan, participation in a nationwide opioids settlement, and an interlocal agreement with Cliffside Park for solid‑waste disposal. The meeting minutes from September 8 and September 22, 2025 were also approved, along with a resolution on warrants presented by Councilman Ryu.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves waste disposal agreement and equipment purchases

The Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including an interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal and the purchase of a sweeper and stump grinder. The council also authorized participation in an opioid settlement and approved warrants.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Mayor Council

Council approves warrants totaling $2.86 million for various funds

The Mayor and Council met on September 22, 2025 to consider several routine resolutions and a major financial warrant. They adopted a proclamation designating September 15‑October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month and appointed Maria Mastellone as an alternate member of the Anti‑Bullying Committee. The Council approved the clearance of a list of outstanding checks and authorized warrants totaling $2,863,423.15 from current, trust, capital, pool, community‑grants, and COAH accounts. The meeting concluded with a resolution to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation and potential real‑estate transactions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Hispanic Heritage proclamation, cancels checks, appoints anti‑bullying member

The Mayor and Council adopted the consent agenda items, including the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (226‑2025), cancellation of outstanding checks (227‑2025), and appointment to the Anti‑Bullying Committee (228‑2025). They also approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and adopted Resolution 229‑2025 concerning warrants. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves warrants and administrative resolutions

The Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including the cancellation of outstanding checks and an appointment to the Anti-Bullying Committee. The council also approved warrants and the minutes from the August 11, 2025, meeting.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves six ordinances and multiple municipal contracts

The Mayor and Council approved six ordinances covering parking, dumping, and capital improvements. The body also passed a consent agenda authorizing several bids, a liquor license transfer, and a developer's agreement.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Mayor Council

Borough Council to vote on five ordinances and $703,000 in capital improvements

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and final votes on five ordinances, including amendments to parking rules, fee increases, and re-appropriations for park improvements. They will also consider a $703,000 bond ordinance for 2025 capital projects, with $642,850 in bonds to be issued. Routine items like liquor license transfers and contract renewals are on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts multiple ordinances and approves consent agenda items

The Borough Council adopted Ordinances Nos. 2517, 2518, 2519, 2520, 2521 and 2522 after final readings. The consent agenda items 219‑2025 through 224‑2025 were approved by a single motion, including a liquor‑license transfer, bid advertisements, contract renewal, and a developer agreement. The council also approved the meeting minutes for six prior sessions, granted parking‑lot use for a Bergen Tech car wash on September 27, and issued a raffles license to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves police promotions and multiple local ordinances

The Council approved promotions for police lieutenants and sergeants and passed a consent agenda including a liquor license transfer and road improvements. Six ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a $703,000 bond for capital improvements. The Council also authorized the payment of warrants.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Mayor Council

Council to vote on police promotions and $703K capital-bond ordinance

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council will hold first readings of six ordinances, including a $703,000 bond ordinance for 2025 capital improvements and a $642,850 bond authorization. Two police-promotion resolutions will swear in two lieutenants and two sergeants. The meeting also includes routine approvals on a liquor-license transfer, roadway-improvement contract, and new hires.

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✓ Decided: Council approved routine consent agenda items, including a $703K bond for capital improvements

The Mayor and Council adopted the consent agenda, approving items 210‑2025 through 216‑2025 with a single motion. Resolutions 208‑2025 and 209‑2025 swore in promoted police lieutenants and serge rants, and resolution 217‑2025 authorized warrants. First readings were taken of ordinances 2517‑2522, covering parking, code amendments, a bond ordinance for $703,000 capital projects, dumping regulations, and other code changes.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield to authorize sale and redevelopment of former Borough Hall

The Mayor and Council are considering the sale and redevelopment of the former Borough Hall property. The body will also vote on the approval of municipal warrants.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield to vote on updated salary schedules and park regulations

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and final readings for three ordinances concerning municipal salaries, park rules, and taxation. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring a library roof bid and personnel hiring.

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✓ Decided: Council approved eight routine items on the consent agenda

The council held public hearings on Ordinance Nos. 2514, 2515, and 2516; no members of the public spoke. After the hearings, the council adopted a consent agenda that approved eight routine items, including a settlement stipulation, a senior refund, several license renewals, an interlocal agreement, a community‑development representative appointment, a library roof award bid, and additional swim‑pool staff. No other motions or votes were recorded.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves salary, parks, and taxation ordinances

The Mayor and Council approved three ordinances amending the borough code regarding salaries, parks rules, and taxation. The council also passed a consent agenda including a library roof bid and personnel hires, along with resolutions for warrants and a part-time DPW employee.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield to vote on $708,000 bond for roadway improvements

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for a bond ordinance to fund road work. The body will also introduce ordinances regarding salaries, park rules, and taxation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple routine items including tax lien redemption and firework contract

The Ridgefield Borough Council adopted the consent agenda items 181‑2025 through 194‑2025, approving a series of routine resolutions such as a tax title lien redemption, liquor license renewals, a fireworks contract, YMCA pool rental, professional services, NJ DOT grant agreements, endorsement of the 4th round housing element, a redevelopment plan directive, and a Willis Field joint‑use policy. The council also approved a resolution to hire summer playground/pool personnel and a warrant resolution. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield approves $708,000 bond for roadway improvements

The Mayor and Council approved a bond ordinance for roadway improvements and introduced three new ordinances regarding salaries, parks, and taxation. A consent agenda was passed covering various grants, licenses, and professional services. The council also approved the hiring of summer personnel and the redemption of a tax title lien.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council introduces $708,000 roadway improvement bond ordinance

The Council held a first reading for a bond ordinance to fund roadway improvements and approved a consent agenda covering multiple grants, vehicle purchases, and salary increases. They also approved the hiring of additional personnel for the pool and building departments.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield proposes $708,000 for roadway improvements

The Mayor and Council are considering a bond ordinance to fund road work, including paving and drainage. The body will also review several routine items on a consent agenda, including vehicle purchases and salary increases.

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✓ Decided: Bond ordinance for $708,000 roadway improvements introduced with first reading

The council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2513, a bond ordinance allocating $708,000 for roadway improvements and related grants. All items on the consent agenda (items 171‑2025 through 178‑2025) were approved by a single motion. Resolutions 179‑2025 (warrants) and 180‑2025 (hire additional pool and building department personnel) were also approved.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield Mayor and Council to hold public hearing on CY2025 Municipal Budget

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the CY2025 Municipal Budget. The body will also consider several consent agenda items including a school lease extension and estimated tax rates.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 budget and approves multiple consent‑agenda items

The Borough Council adopted the CY2025 municipal budget (item 160‑2025). Through a consent agenda, it approved a lease amendment for Shaler School, a developer agreement for 850 Broad Avenue, the 2025 estimated tax rate, a change order for D&L Paving at Veteran’s Park, void checks, hiring temporary pool staff, an appointment to the Anti‑Bullying Committee, and Tax Lien Redemption #24‑002. The liquor‑license transfer (item 161‑2025) was removed from the agenda, and a warrants resolution (item 170‑2025) was adopted.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Mayor and Council adopt CY2025 Municipal Budget

The governing body approved the CY2025 Municipal Budget, noting a property tax rate of 1.698. The council also passed a consent agenda including a developer's agreement and various administrative appointments.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Mayor Council

Council to adopt 3.5% budget increase ordinance and $662K cap bank for 2025

The Mayor and Council will hold final reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 2512, which authorizes a 3.5% increase in the 2025 municipal budget (amounting to $662,486.74) and establishes a cap bank of $189,281.93 beyond the standard 2.5% limit. A separate public hearing is scheduled for a $150,000 Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for park safety repairs. The consent agenda includes multiple routine items such as hiring DPW/sanitation employees, awarding a road improvement bid for Sketch Place North, Meuter Place and Bernard Place, and authorizing a contract for a charging station.

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✓ Decided: Council approved routine consent agenda items, including contracts and hires

The Ridgefield Borough Council adopted the consent agenda, approving a series of routine resolutions and applications. Items approved included a park‑development grant application, an EV‑charging station contract, road‑improvement awards, and several staffing and service contracts. No separate discussion or vote counts were recorded for these items.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves budget limit ordinance and park grant application

The Mayor and Council passed Ordinance No. 2512 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. They also authorized a 2025 Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for park development and approved a consent agenda covering multiple municipal contracts and hires.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield introduces 2025 budget and $920,000 capital improvements bond

The Mayor and Council are introducing the Calendar Year 2025 budget and holding a public hearing on a bond ordinance for capital improvements. The body is also considering an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits.

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✓ Decided: Council approved federal equal‑rights compliance and warrants

The council adopted Resolution 139‑2025 to certify compliance with federal equal‑rights requirements; all members voted Yes except Councilman Jaafar who abstained. It also adopted Resolution 143‑2025 authorizing warrants, with every member voting Yes. Consent‑agenda items—including shared services, by‑law amendments, a community‑center attendant hire, March meeting minutes, and a Project Graduation 2025 coin‑toss request—were approved by a single motion. Ordinances No. 2511 (bond ordinance) and No. 2512 (budget limit exceed) were introduced and read, but no vote tallies were recorded.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council introduces $920K capital bond ordinance and 2025 budget

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council introduced the CY2025 budget and held a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2511, a $920,000 bond ordinance for various 2025 capital improvements, which was adopted on final reading. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 2512 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. Several routine resolutions were approved via consent agenda, including a shared services agreement with the Board of Education for school buses, by-law amendments, and a hire for a Community Center attendant.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield proposes $920,000 for 2025 capital improvements

The Mayor and Council will consider a bond ordinance for capital improvements and hold final readings on ordinances regarding fire department permits and traffic regulations. The meeting includes a presentation on senior housing by DMR Architects.

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✓ Decided: Council approved eight routine items on the consent agenda

The Ridgefield Borough Council adopted all items on the consent agenda with a single motion, including several contracts, a settlement stipulation, and the cancellation of a capital ordinance. The council also approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves $920,000 capital improvements bond ordinance

The Council passed ordinances amending the fire department and vehicle and traffic codes. They introduced a bond ordinance for 2025 capital improvements totaling $920,000. A consent agenda was approved covering various service contracts and personnel hires.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield Council to promote seven police officers to sergeant

The Mayor and Council are meeting to approve police promotions and new municipal hires. The body is also introducing ordinances to update fire department apparatus permits and modify local parking and traffic regulations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police promotions, fire dept. ordinance intro

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council approved police sergeant promotions, introduced two ordinances (fire department amendments and vehicle/traffic code changes), and passed a consent agenda including hires, a CDBG roadway bid, and a raffle license. An emergency declaration for a Wolf Creek wall was approved with one abstention. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine items.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves emergency declaration for Wolf Creek Clark Avenue Wall

The Mayor and Council approved an emergency declaration for the Wolf Creek Clark Avenue Wall and authorized several municipal hires and road improvements. The council also held first readings for ordinances regarding the Fire Department and vehicle and traffic codes.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves affordable housing planner and workplace investigation

The Mayor and Council approved several professional service agreements, including an affordable housing planner and a workplace investigation. The body also authorized a settlement agreement in Silvestri v. Borough of Ridgefield and approved two event permits for local churches.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Mayor Council

Ridgefield to appoint affordable housing planner for 2025

The Mayor and Council are meeting to review council by-laws and vote on several professional service agreements and grants. The body is also considering permit applications for local church fundraisers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves settlement, workplace probe, and routine items

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including professional services, grants, hires, permits, and minutes, plus resolutions for a budget transfer, warrants, a settlement agreement, and a workplace investigation. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Mayor Council

Public hearing and final vote on parking ordinance amending no-parking and handicapped spots

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 2508, which amends no-parking areas on Studio Road and adds a handicapped parking space at 930 Linden Avenue. They will also consider a consent agenda approving multiple professional services contracts, appointments, and routine items, followed by resolutions on budget transfers and warrants.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts parking ordinance, approves consent agenda and resolutions

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 2508, amending no-parking areas and parking for mobility handicapped persons, with Councilman Ryu abstaining. The council approved a consent agenda containing 24 items, including professional service agreements, appointments, and settlements, and passed three resolutions: transfer of appropriation reserves, warrants, and a request for the Planning Board to review the 2024 Master Plan re-examination regarding duplexes. All votes were unanimous except for the ordinance abstention.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council approves parking ordinance and professional service agreements

The Council passed Ordinance No. 2508 regarding no parking areas and handicapped parking. A consent agenda was approved covering various professional service agreements, appointments, and grants. The Council also requested a Planning Board review of the Master Plan regarding duplexes.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Mayor Council

Council introduces parking ordinance, appoints council president

The Mayor and Council will elect a council president for 2025 and introduce Ordinance 2508, which adds no-parking and handicapped-parking zones on Studio Road and Linden Avenue. The consent agenda includes resolutions on 2025 committee appointments, a mutual-aid agreement for police emergencies, shared-services agreements for vehicle maintenance and field improvements, grants for flood mitigation and park fencing, and commitment to affordable-housing numbers. The council will also present certificates for Muslim Heritage Month and a valor citation.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Congalton-Hali as Council President

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council held a public meeting on January 27, 2025, where Councilwoman Congalton-Hali was elected Council President. The council introduced Ordinance No. 2508 (parking amendments) on first reading and approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including shared services agreements, grant authorizations, and appointments. The meeting also included proclamations, a valor citation, and approvals of fire department memberships and coin toss requests.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Mayor Council

✓ Decided: Ridgefield Council swears in new members, approves appointments

The Ridgefield Mayor and Council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilmen Yongki Colin Ryu and Mohamed Jaafar. The council approved a consent agenda of routine appointments and resolutions, and separately approved several appointments including the Borough Attorney, Fire Department Line Officers, and a temporary budget. The Council President appointment and standing committees were held over for 30 days due to disputes.

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