Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents press council over Schedler cleanup as officials cite DEP and SHPO holds
Summary
At the Feb. 5 Ridgewood Village Council workshop residents renewed concerns about contamination, delays and costs at the Schedler property. Council members said New Jersey DEP remediation requirements and State Historic Preservation Office review block further work until tests and approvals are complete.
Ridgewood — Residents pressed the Ridgewood Village Council on Feb. 5 about delays and soil contamination at the Schedler property, while council members said state environmental and historic-review processes have constrained the village’s ability to move forward.
"The facts matter," said Ellie Gruber, a Ridgewood resident, during public comment, describing the berm at Schedler, the site’s listing on the historic places register and the difficulty of moving the existing house. "A mover would look at it and say, 'no. It cannot be moved.'"
Council members and staff responded that a primary reason for the delay is that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has required soil remediation and testing. The village also must secure clearance…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
