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Ridgewood proclaims June 19 "Junth," marks Pollinator Week and honors municipal interns
Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Ridgewood Village Council issued proclamations recognizing June 19 (referred to in the meeting as “Junth”), National Pollinator Week and Parks & Recreation Month, and invited a group of municipal interns to speak about their experiences working with village departments.
The Village of Ridgewood on June 10 issued a series of proclamations honoring Junth (June 19), National Pollinator Week and Parks and Recreation Month, and recognized student interns who described hands‑on work across village departments.
Council member Pam read a proclamation commemorating June 19 and urged residents to “join in this joyous celebration of freedom and learn more about its origins,” noting the day “acknowledges the achievements of African‑Americans” and calls for reflection on equity and resiliency.
The council also proclaimed Ridgewood’s observance of National Pollinator Week and described the village’s conservation guidance for developers and residents. Council member Frank said pollinators are “essential partners in producing much of our food supply,” and the council noted Ridgewood’s participation in local habitat and planting initiatives.
The meeting included a larger recognition of the village’s internship program. Council members called student interns to the microphone; interns from municipal departments — including GIS, water, parks and recreation, engineering and the municipal court — spoke briefly about what they had learned. Angela Monaco, who served in GIS, thanked her mentors: “I had the pleasure of spending this year as an intern under Christina and Neil in the GIS department. I would like to thank them for all the help they’ve given us this year.” Fatam Chica, also a Water Department intern, said she had not known GIS existed before the internship and that she is grateful for the opportunity as she prepares for a future in the Marine Corps. Grace Kim, a high‑school senior and former intern, said the experience “laid the foundation” for her future plans.
Why it matters: the proclamations signal local recognition of national observances and the council used the meeting to highlight volunteer and youth engagement across municipal departments. The council’s public acknowledgement of interns underscores the village’s investment in work‑based learning and local pipelines into public service.
What’s next: the proclamations are ceremonial recognitions; they do not create new regulations. The council’s calendar includes follow‑up events and the village manager’s office and individual departments will continue internship placements and outreach.
