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Ridgewood seeks Bergen County grants to renovate Citizens Park upper field and restore train‑station pedestrian tunnel

Village of Ridgewood Village Council · April 23, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized applications for Bergen County Open Space ($134,640 project; village match $67,320) to renovate Upper Citizens Park and for a $541,880 Bergen County Historic Preservation grant to rehabilitate the 1916 train‑station pedestrian tunnel, including ADA and lighting improvements.

The Village of Ridgewood authorized grant applications Tuesday to fund two capital projects: a phase‑2 renovation of the upper field at Citizens Park and a preservation‑focused rehabilitation of the Ridgewood Train Station pedestrian tunnel.

Nancy Bigos, director of Parks and Recreation, asked the council to approve a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Upper Citizens Park. The total project estimate is $134,640; the county program requires a 50‑50 match, so the…

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