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Council accepts NJDEP conditional authorization for Schedler park; one council member objects to artificial turf

Village Council of Ridgewood · September 10, 2025
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Summary

Council voted to accept a conditional NJDEP authorization to develop the Schedler property into a multifunctional park, including an artificial‑turf multisport field. Councilmember White cast the lone no vote, citing health and environmental concerns about turf.

On Sept. 10 the Village Council voted to accept an NJDEP conditional project authorization allowing development of the Schedler (Schedler/Shedler) property into a multifunctional public park with walking trails, an ADA playground and a multisport artificial‑turf field subject to nine mitigation conditions.

The resolution directs the village manager to execute the authorization letter and to take actions…

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