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Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council advances fee changes and sidewalk rules

The Village Council unanimously advanced two fee ordinances for public hearings on June 10, 2026: one covering police department outside jobs and another covering sports-camp field use.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Village Council meeting summary

The Council adopted a $4 million bond ordinance to finance new PFAS treatment plants in Ridgewood Water.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Water Projects

The proposed 2026 municipal budget increases spending 3.98%, with an estimated $195 annual impact on the average home assessed at $715,000; adoption is expected in May. The Council also introduced a $4 million bond ordinance for new PFAS treatment plants.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Village Council meeting summary

A prospective new business, The Milkshake Factory, was introduced for 61–63 East Ridgewood Avenue, with plans to employ approximately 15 to 20 people.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council approves housing and soil cleanup measures

The Village Council unanimously adopted a $1.6 million bond ordinance for soil remediation at the Schedler property, including authorization to issue $1.35 million in bonds or notes. It also unanimously adopted a replacement affordable-housing ordinance.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Ridgewood Advances Budget and Water Measures

The Village Council unanimously adopted a $4,955,600 water-utility capital bond ordinance and 2026 water-rate ordinance, including a PFAS treatment charge. It also introduced the 2026 municipal budget and set April 8, 2026, for the budget public hearing.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council reviews housing and fields policies

The Village’s affordable housing paperwork faced a March 15, 2026 filing deadline, prompting review of an ordinance intended to align Ridgewood’s code with updated state requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council advances water and capital plans

The Village Council unanimously advanced bond ordinances totaling $11,755,145 in appropriations for water utility and other capital improvements, including proposed bond or note financing of $11,167,028.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council reviews budget and capital needs

The Village Council reviewed the final capital budget and budget wrap-up, then unanimously authorized a closed session on public safety and security matters involving GIS/MIS.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Village Council budget review continues

The Village Council reviewed components of the 2026 budget and discussed current revenues, surplus, the overall tax rate, and plans to introduce the budget on February 11.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Village Council Meeting Summary

The council adjourned unanimously at 8:58 p.m. after considering agenda items involving police equipment, fleet services, security systems, tax matters, blade signs, and community center improvements. The provided minutes do not identify final action on those discussion items.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council reviews 2026 departmental budgets

The Village Council reviewed proposed 2026 departmental and capital budgets, including a proposed increase to 51 Water Department employees and higher Solid Waste overtime costs. The final capital budget, overall tax rate, and resident impact were scheduled for discussion on February 9.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council Reviews 2026 Budget Proposals

The Village Council reviewed 2026 departmental and capital budget proposals and scheduled a continuation for January 26 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss remaining budgets and next steps.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Advances Eight Local Ordinances

The Village Council unanimously advanced eight ordinances to public hearings scheduled for February 11, including a recycling-center stop sign, recreation and pavilion fees, repeal of the park-and-ride chapter, salary changes, field-use rules, and a property-interest vacation.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Village Council meeting summary

The council considered Resolution #26-02 to enter closed session for contract negotiations and discussion of a proposed vacation of part of Grandview Circle.

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