Ridgewood, NJ

Planning Board

Fields Committee

The Ridgewood Fields Working Group will approve August minutes and review the final 2026 fall sports schedule. The agenda includes updates on Monello Field work, the Schedler Property, and facility maintenance tasks such as turf grooming and preemergent treatment. The group will also discuss new business involving specific donation amounts from five youth sports organizations.

• Maroons Soccer Club donation of $150,000.00
• RJFA donation of $50,000.00
• RBSA donation of $50,000.00
• RLA donation of $10,000.00
• RASA donation of $4,000.00

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications for property variances. One is a continued application for a two-story addition at 627 Doris Place, and the other is a new application for a patio expansion at 194 Katherine Road. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two prior cases.

• Public hearing: Danielle Keller Osei & Niel Kwadwo Osei, 627 Doris Place, Block 4304, Lot 15, R-2 Zone – two-story addition, porch, steps, patio, AC condensers; requests side yard setback variances (8.7 ft and 9.5 ft where 10 ft required; combined 20.7 ft where 24.585 ft required). Continued from July 28, 2026.
• Public hearing: Ryan & Erica McKenna, 194 Katherine Road, Block 2303, Lot 30, R-2 Zone – patio reconfiguration/expansion with built-in grill and detached pergola; would result in 27.69% above-grade coverage within 140 ft of front lot line, where 20% is permitted.
• Resolution memorialization: Flood, 231 Woodside Avenue, Block 3901, Lot 9.
• Resolution memorialization: White, 46 Park Slope – extension of variance approval.

Ridgewood's Access Committee

This is the regular meeting of Ridgewood's Access Committee, a volunteer body focused on accessibility and inclusion. The agenda is largely routine: approving minutes, hearing reports from the president, executive board, village council, schools, and village departments, and discussing old and new business. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are listed.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• President's report on Access Week
• Executive board report on Sensory-Friendly Dinners
• Village Council report by Siobhan Winograd
• Reports from Health Department/Stigma Free, Parks & Rec (LEAP), and HILT

Planning Board

The Ridgewood Planning Board is meeting to review two proposed ordinances amending the Land Use and Development chapter: one to permit shared parking arrangements for institutional uses, and another regarding recreational facilities in residential zones, which would rescind a moratorium on new residential recreational facilities. The board will also take public comments, adopt minutes from a prior meeting, and may enter executive session.

• Review of Ordinance #4111 to permit shared parking for institutional uses
• Review of Ordinance #4117 to amend rules on recreational facilities in residential zones and rescind moratorium
• Public comments on topics not pending before the board
• Adoption of minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting

Village Council Meeting

The Ridgewood Village Council will hold public hearings on a water capital bond for storage tank renovations and several traffic and parking ordinances, and will introduce ordinances including a Warner Theater purchase option, an ATV ban, and a no-knock registry. The council will also vote on consent agenda resolutions awarding contracts for water meters, road paving, and lead service line replacements, and accepting donations for the Schedler Property and Community Center.

• Public hearing on bond ordinance 4105 for water storage tank renovations (NTE $728,000)
• Introduction of bond ordinance 4114 for option to purchase Warner Theater ($375,000)
• Introduction of ordinance 4116 to regulate all-terrain vehicles with fines and forfeiture
• Consent agenda awards: water meters to Rio Supply ($100,000), paving to D&L Paving ($386,239.72), lead service line engineering to Arcadis ($793,200), water main replacement to Montana Construction ($4,723,000)
• Accept donations for Schedler Property from sports clubs totaling $264,000

Village Council Meeting

This is a special public meeting of the Ridgewood Village Council. The agenda includes public comments (limited to 3 minutes per person), discussion of the agenda, and discussion of other village council business. No specific action items are listed.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Discussion of August 12, 2026 agenda
• Discussion of other village council business

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four new applications seeking variances for property improvements, including garage construction and a home addition. The board will also discuss a request to extend a variance approval and memorialize resolutions for several previously decided cases. One old business item, a parking lot reconfiguration at a nursing home, was carried to September 22, 2026.

• Chestnut VD Holdings LLC: site plan, use variance, bulk variance, soil moving for parking lot at 304 South Van Dien Avenue (carried to Sept 22)
• Jacob Krempel: new two-car garage with patio, driveway expansion, coverage 44.7% (max 40%), accessory height 19.8 ft (max 18 ft) at 327 Spring Avenue
• Samuel & Jane Flood: new two-car garage with loft, accessory height 18 ft (max 15 ft) at 231 Woodside Avenue
• David Dierking: two-story addition, coverage 48% (max 40%), gross building area 29.5% (max 29%) at 258 Gateway Road
• Discussion: extension of variance approval for White at 46 Park Slope; resolutions for Garfinkel, Fischer, Seuffert, SanDoval, Tehim

Historic Preservation Commission

The Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review five applications for changes to historic properties, including a residence, a commercial sign, and a façade color change. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 13, 2026 minutes and routine administrative items.

• Kiyak Residence, 252 Lincoln Avenue – final design plans with paint colors and materials
• Narangikar Residence, 75 Ridge Road – door and window replacement
• The Agency, 40 West Ridgewood Avenue – signs
• Conaton & Osarchuk Residence, 149 Fairmount Road – addition and patio
• JNS Audio Video, 41 East Ridgewood Ave – change color of façade

Village Council Meeting

The Ridgewood Village Council is holding a public workshop to discuss a wide range of items, including awarding contracts for water meters, road improvements, and lead service line replacements, as well as amendments to parking and land use regulations. The agenda also includes budget adjustments, fee changes, and policy discussions on ATVs and a no-knock registry. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Award contract for cold water meters and accessories
• Award contract for 2026 Road Improvement Program - Wyckoff
• Amend Chapter 190 to permit shared parking for institutional uses
• Amend Municipal Court Fines
• Establish ordinance for all-terrain vehicles

Village Council Meeting

Village Council Meeting

This is a special public meeting with only procedural items: call to order, public comment, and a resolution to enter closed session to discuss legal matters regarding the Warner Theatre and the Belveduto v. Village of Ridgewood case. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Resolution to enter closed session for legal discussion on Warner Theatre
• Closed session to discuss Belveduto v. Village of Ridgewood litigation

Planning Board

The Ridgewood Planning Board will meet to conduct a courtesy review for the Ridgewood Board of Education. The discussion focuses on a proposed installation at a local school.

• Courtesy review for installation of a shade structure at Willard Elementary School, 601 Morningside Road

The Ridgewood Planning Board conducted a courtesy review of a proposed shade structure at Willard Elementary School, 601 Morningside Road, and will send a letter of support to the Board of Education. The board also adopted the July 7, 2026 minutes with one correction. No formal votes were taken on the shade structure, as it was a courtesy review.

• Adopted July 7, 2026 minutes with one correction
• Approved sending a letter to the Board of Education with comments on the Willard Elementary shade structure

Fields Committee

The Ridgewood Fields Working Group will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss updates on Monello Field work and BOE closures, the Schedler Property update, and field closure notifications. The committee will review the 2026 fall schedule for RHS varsity sports and youth organizations, and receive reports from various sports and community groups. Summer projects including scoreboard installation at Maple Park, RHS tennis court renovation, and skatepark resurfacing will also be discussed. A review of the FIFA World Cup Watch Party is scheduled.

• Monello Field work and BOE closures update
• Schedler Property update
• 2026 Fall schedule for RHS varsity sports and youth organizations
• Summer projects: scoreboard installation at Maple Park, RHS tennis court renovation, skatepark resurfacing
• FIFA World Cup Watch Party review

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six variance applications for residential additions, porches, and air conditioning units. One application (Geudtner at 552 Hillcrest Road) has been withdrawn. The board will also discuss a paint color issue and a variance extension request. Votes on two resolution memorializations are scheduled.

• Withdrawn application: Matthew & Maggie Geudtner, 552 Hillcrest Road
• Ming-Wai Seuffert: variances for front/rear setbacks and coverage at 136 Pershing Avenue
• Roman & Brittany Sandoval: variances for front porch setback and lot coverage at 328 North Pleasant Avenue
• Aaron & Katyhara Garfinkel: variances for lot coverage and AC condenser setback at 27 Garfield Place
• Catherine Fischer: variances for front yard setback and coverage at 274 East Glen Avenue

Community Center Advisory Board

The board is reviewing next steps for the Community Center project, including a new contract and permit. Members are discussing where to move programs, rentals, and committee meetings during the construction period. The board also noted a change in payment processing providers to Fiserv.

• Project account balance of $587,200
• Discussion of new contract and permit for Community Center project
• Review of facility options for programs and rentals during construction
• Transition of payment processing from TYSYS to Fiserv via 4agoodcause portal

Green Ridgewood

The Green Ridgewood committee meets to review updates on environmental initiatives, grants, and potential studies. Items include a climate planning grant, artificial turf research, and a proposed Columbia University study on local sustainability.

• Leaf Blower Transition – New Approach
• Food Scrap Expansion
• Potential New Columbia University Study
• Climate Planning Grant (Green Building/Sustainability Subcommittee)
• Artificial Turf/Grass Fields discussion

Planning Board

The Ridgewood Planning Board announced that the public meeting and work session set for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Courtroom was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the same location. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.

Citizens Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding e-bikes, sight triangle obstructions, and incident reporting. Discussions also include speeding on Bellair Road and the development of a digital display map.

• E-bike updates (RPD)
• Sight Triangle Obstruction locations updates (Engineering)
• Incident/Accident Reporting updates (RPD)
• West End Ave./Bellair Road area speeding concerns
• Digital display map proposal

The committee reviewed proposed locations for flashing pedestrian-activated crossing signs and reported on e-bike enforcement. Engineering provided updates on sight triangle compliance and upcoming road resurfacing. No formal votes on policy or funding were recorded.

• Proposed flashing crossing signs at W. Ridgewood Ave./Library Pl., Godwin Ave./Pomander Walk, E. Ridgewood Ave./Sommerville Rd., Grove St./Berkshire Rd., and Bellair Rd./Lincoln Ave.
• Added Godwin Ave./Clinton Ave. crosswalk evaluation to the September agenda
• Scheduled e-bike regulation enforcement to begin on or about July 19
• Planned installation of a speed-feedback sign on Bellair Rd. between Lincoln Ave. and Ackerman Ave.

Village Council Meeting

The agenda for this special public meeting consists of procedural items and general discussion. No specific votes or ordinances are listed for decision.

Village Council Meeting

The council will vote on a consent agenda awarding a $4.7M contract for 2026 distribution main improvements and introducing a water capital bond ordinance for storage tank renovations and corrosion control. Other actions include approving a $500k/year lease for a Glen Avenue water tank, a $464k contract for South Pleasant Avenue resurfacing, and a $456k crossing guard services contract. Public hearings are scheduled for ordinances on land use, taxicabs, elevator fire keys, and fee changes, plus a $1.5M emergency appropriation for reassessment costs.

• Award $4,723,000 contract to Montana Construction for 2026 water main improvements
• Introduce bond ordinance 4105 for water storage tank renovations and corrosion control
• Approve Glen Avenue water tank lease to World Class Wireless for $500,000/year
• Award $464,193.59 contract to Smith-Sondy Asphalt for South Pleasant Avenue resurfacing Phase 2
• Award $456,165 contract for crossing guard services for 2026-2027 school year

Village Council Meeting

The Ridgewood Village Council will consider several water‑related contracts, including a $4,723,000 award for 2026 distribution main improvements and a $500,000‑per‑year lease of tank space at Glen Avenue. The council will also adopt the Water Capital Bond Ordinance that appropriates up to $728,000 for storage tank renovations, corrosion control, and well improvements. Additional items include financial report acceptance, ordinance introductions, and various resolutions and amendments.

• Water Capital Bond Ordinance – Storage Tank Renovations/Corrosion Control (NTE $728,000)
• Award Contract – 2026 Distribution Main Improvements (NTE $4,723,000) to Montana Construction Corporation, Inc.
• Award Contract – Lease of Tank and Ground Space at Glen Avenue Water Tank to World Class Wireless, LLC ($500,000 per year)
• Award Sole Source Contract – SCADA System Programming, Wiring and Startup Services (NTE $21,544.22) to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions
• Authorize Shared Services Agreement – Road resurfacing/repaving with the Borough of Midland Park after raw water main installation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación de Ridgewood ha cancelado su reunión pública del 14 de julio de 2026. Dos solicitudes—Chestnut VD Holdings LLC (304 South Van Dien Avenue) y Ming-Wai Seuffert (136 Pershing Avenue)—se han pospuesto para fechas posteriores sin previo aviso. La próxima reunión programada es el 28 de julio de 2026.

• Chestnut VD Holdings LLC, 304 South Van Dien Avenue, Block 4107, Lot 17.01, aplazado al 11 de agosto de 2026
• Ming-Wai Seuffert, 136 Pershing Avenue, Block 3404, Lot 14, aplazado al 28 de julio de 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review applications for signage and exterior modifications. The body will consider changes to awnings, paint, and signs for businesses on Prospect Street, Garber Square, and E. Ridgewood Avenue.

• Grill & Greens, 36 Prospect Street: sign and awning fabric change
• The Madison Rose, 2-4 Garber Square: window sign and paint color change
• Ridgewood Eye Care & Wear, 160 E. Ridgewood Avenue: new sign

The Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission approved the sign and Option 3 awnings for Grill & Greens at 36 Prospect Street. The commission did not approve the proposed window sign and paint color for The Madison Rose, requesting revised renderings. Ridgewood Eye Care and Wear's new sign was not approved as submitted; the applicant agreed to emulate a neighboring sign. Minutes from the June 8 and June 22 meetings were approved.

• Approved Grill & Greens sign and Option 3 awnings (unanimous)
• Denied The Madison Rose window sign and paint color as submitted; requested revised renderings
• Denied Ridgewood Eye Care and Wear sign as submitted; agreed to emulate Done Neatly sign
• Approved minutes from 6/8/26 and 6/22/26 meetings

Open Space Committee

El Comité de Espacios Abiertos finalizará los principios rectores para la adquisición de espacios abiertos y un enfoque de asignación de fondos. También discutirán la gestión de parques, los eventos de julio y posibles propiedades para adquisición. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos e informes de enlace.

• Finalizar los principios rectores para la adquisición de espacios abiertos
• Finalizar el enfoque de asignación de fondos
• Discusión sobre posibles propiedades de adquisición y la implementación de criterios
• Actualización sobre la gestión de parques y los eventos de julio
• Visión para el futuro y revisión del documento RMX

Village Council Meeting

El Concejo de Ridgewood Village se reunió el 8 de julio de 2026 a través de Zoom y teléfono. La agenda incluyó múltiples acciones relacionadas con el agua, tales como contratos para la programación de SCADA, mejoras en la red de distribución y una Ordenanza de Bonos de Capital de Agua para renovaciones de tanques de almacenamiento y control de corrosión. El concejo también consideró enmiendas a la ordenanza de estacionamiento, contratos de resurfacing de carreteras financiados por subvenciones y cambios de política sobre estacionamiento, uso de herramientas eléctricas y remoción de nieve. Otros puntos trataron sobre solicitudes de subvenciones, el nombramiento de un agente de vivienda asequible y un acuerdo de prevención de incendios con Midland Park.

• Adjudicación de Contrato de Fuente Única – Sistema SCADA – Servicios de Programación, Cableado y Puesta en Marcha
• Ordenanza de Bonos de Capital de Agua – Renovaciones/Reemplazos de Tanques de Almacenamiento y Tratamientos de Control de Corrosión
• Enmienda al Capítulo 265 – Vehículos y Tráfico – Estacionamiento en Pease Library
• Adjudicación de Contrato – Subvención de NJDOT – Resurfacing de South Pleasant Avenue – Fase 2
• Autorizar la Ejecución del Acuerdo con Midland Park – Cumplimiento de Prevención de Incendios – Kuiken Enterprises, Inc.

Village Council Meeting

El Concejo de Ridgewood Village lleva a cabo una reunión pública especial. Después de un llamado al orden, una declaración de cumplimiento, el pase de lista y breves comentarios públicos, el concejo votará una resolución para entrar en una sesión cerrada. La sesión cerrada abordará asuntos de personal para juntas y comités, así como cuestiones legales relacionadas con el Special Improvement District y la Ridgewood Business Alliance. Posteriormente, se levantará la sesión.

• Llamado al orden
• Declaración de cumplimiento con la Ley de Reuniones Públicas Abiertas
• Comentarios públicos (máximo 3 minutos por persona)
• Resolución para entrar en Sesión Cerrada
• Agenda de la Sesión Cerrada: Personal – Juntas y Comités; Legal – Special Improvement District / Ridgewood Business Alliance

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación de Ridgewood revisará la Ordenanza propuesta #4099, que modifica el Capítulo 190 (Uso y Desarrollo de la Tierra) para alterar los estándares de uso condicional para usos institucionales. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos, actualizaciones de comités y la adopción de las actas del 5 de mayo de 2026.

• Revisión de la Ordenanza #4099 – modificación de la Sección 190-123(B) sobre los estándares de uso condicional para usos institucionales
• Comentarios públicos sobre temas que no están pendientes ante la junta
• Adopción de las actas del 5 de mayo de 2026
• Posible sesión ejecutiva

The Ridgewood Planning Board held a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, primarily reviewing proposed Ordinance #4099, which would expand the definition of accessory uses for houses of worship. The board discussed the ordinance's implications, including parking, hours, and tax status, and suggested adding language to clarify that the uses apply in all zones where houses of worship are permitted. The board adopted the minutes from May 5, 2026, and received updates on various committees and grants. No final decision was made on the ordinance.

• Adopted the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting
• Reviewed proposed Ordinance #4099 to amend Chapter 190, Section 190-123(B) regarding conditional use standards for institutional uses, with no vote taken
• Suggested adding language to Ordinance #4099 to clarify that accessory uses are permitted in any zone where houses of worship are allowed

Community Center Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Centro Comunitario votará sobre las actas de la reunión de mayo y los informes del tesorero, y luego escuchará una presentación sobre las mejoras del Centro Comunitario con un presupuesto ampliado, con la participación del Director de Parques y Recreación y el Gerente de la Villa. La junta también discutirá las ubicaciones de los programas de recreación durante la construcción y analizará los resultados de una recaudación de fondos reciente.

• Votación para aprobar las actas de mayo y los informes del tesorero para CCORF y Taub Foundation
• Presentación de mejoras del Centro Comunitario con detalles de presupuesto ampliado
• Discusión de las posibilidades de ubicación de los programas de recreación durante el período de construcción
• Análisis de la recaudación de fondos: ganancias, gastos, ingresos netos, próximos pasos
• Artículos de tecnología: renovación de Go Daddy, renovación de 4agoodcause, posible cambio de TSYS a Fiserv

Village Council Meeting

El Concejo del Pueblo llevará a cabo una reunión pública especial que contará con comentarios públicos, seguidos de una sesión cerrada para discutir nombramientos de personal para diversas juntas y comités. No hay otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda.

• Sesión cerrada para nombramientos de personal en juntas y comités

Village Council Meeting

El Consejo del Pueblo de Ridgewood adoptará varias resoluciones que autorizan subvenciones y acuerdos. Los ítems incluyen aceptar una subvención de $10,000 de Keep America Beautiful, un acuerdo de uso temporal de 20 East Ridgewood Avenue el 4 de julio y renovar la participación en los programas de desarrollo comunitario, inversión HOME y soluciones de emergencia. El consejo también nombrará a David T. Pfund como Juez del Tribunal Municipal por un periodo que va del 1 de julio de 2026 al 30 de junio de 2029.

• Resolución 26-182 – Aceptar subvención de $10,000 de Keep America Beautiful para la prevención de basura de cigarros y reciclaje
• Resolución 26-183 – Autorizar uso temporal de 20 East Ridgewood Avenue el 4 de julio por el Comité de Acceso de Ridgewood
• Resolución 26-184 – Renovar la participación en los programas de Subvención de Desarrollo Comunitario, Alianza de Inversión HOME y Subvención de Soluciones de Emergencia (1 de julio de 2025 – 30 de junio de 2028)
• Resolución 26-185 – Renovar la participación en los mismos programas de subvenciones para los ejercicios fiscales de 2025, 2026 y 2027
• Resolución 26-186 – Nombrar al Juez del Tribunal Municipal David T. Pfund (periodo 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2029)

Village Council Meeting

El Consejo del Pueblo celebrará un taller público para discutir y autorizar varios ítems presupuestarios y de operaciones, incluidos los contratos de servicios profesionales para modelado hidráulico de agua y consultoría energética, compras de vehículos, un contrato de trabajador social y un programa piloto de tarjeta de adquisición. La reunión también incluye una reunión pública especial con un orden del día separado, seguida de una sesión cerrada para discusiones legales sobre evaluaciones especiales, apelaciones de impuestos hospitalarios y la propiedad Schedler.

• Aceptación de la subvención – Programa de Prevención de Basura de Cigarrillos y Reciclaje Keep America Beautiful
• Autorización de Acuerdo de Uso Temporal – 20 East Ridgewood Avenue por el Comité ACCESS el 4 de julio
• Concesión del Contrato de Servicios Profesionales – Modelado Hidráulico para Ridgewood Water
• Concesión del Contrato – Suministro y Entrega de Servicios de Guardaparques
• Autorización de la Implementación del Programa Piloto de Tarjeta de Adquisición (P-Card)