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At a glance: Ridgewood council advances PFAS treatment funding, theater option and multiple ordinances
Summary
Sept. 10 council meeting introduced bond ordinances funding three PFAS treatment facilities (hearings set for Oct. 8), adopted several ordinances on second reading (including water code amendments, parking improvements and a $250,000 purchase‑option for the Warner Theatre) and adopted numerous routine resolutions and contract awards by consent.
The Ridgewood Village Council on Sept. 10 advanced a package of capital and administrative items. Highlights from the meeting:
- PFAS treatment bond ordinances introduced on first reading: Ordinance 4057 (supplemental appropriation $1.5 million for the main PFAS treatment facility), Ordinance 4058 ($2.0 million for the Eastside PFAS facility) and Ordinance 4059 ($2.0 million for the Mountain PFAS facility). Council moved to adopt each on first reading and set public hearings for Oct. 8, 2025.
- Water code amendment adopted: Ordinance 4054 (amending chapter 269 related to Ridgewood Water) was adopted on second reading and final publication following a closed public hearing with no public comment.
- Parking improvements: Ordinance 4055 (parking utility improvements, approx. $1.372 million appropriation) advanced on second reading and final publication. Council members noted the need to replace malfunctioning parking kiosks and invited guidance from Walker Consultants on parking strategy.
- Warner Theatre purchase option: The council adopted Ordinance 4056 to appropriate $250,000 for an option to purchase the Warner Theatre conditioned on securing a competitive NJEDA grant. The mayor and multiple council members described the $250,000 as a non‑refundable option payment; if the NJEDA grant is awarded, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation would execute the purchase and reimburse village funds.
- Consent agenda and contracts: Council adopted multiple resolutions by consent covering procurement (sodium bisulfite and hypochlorite supplies), shared services for bulk water purchase, grant‑funded remediation services, budget amendments for state grants and appointments to advisory boards. A public‑works contract for tree planting was awarded to Downstreet Service Inc. not to exceed $60,060.
What’s next: The PFAS ordinance public hearings are scheduled for Oct. 8, 2025; the Warner Theatre option depends on a pending NJEDA grant application and subsequent potential bond authorization if bridge financing is needed.
