Ridgewood Wants You, If You Care About The Arts, Environment, Or The Business District

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There are many ways to benefit one's community, some out of the limelight. But if you want to have more of a say, you might want to apply to be on a local board.

Ridgewood's Village Council said this week that they're looking for Village residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on several boards and committees.

These include Project Pride, The Ridgewood Arts Council, The Ridgewood Green Team, and The Central Business District Advisory Committee.

The deadline for submissions is Aug. 16.

Here are the descriptions from the Village Council:

The Project Pride Committee works with the Village Council, Village Management, residents and stakeholders to organize and initiate improvements to foster a visually appealing environment throughout the Village of Ridgewood. Project Pride will be responsible for organizing and implementing the Central Business District spring/summer plantings, including budget preparation and request, and recruiting volunteers to help with these plantings. Project Pride will also seek stakeholder input to foster improvements to areas throughout the Village. This Committee is looking for Village resident members.

The Ridgewood Arts Council assists in the promotion of and encourages artistic and cultural programs and provides for educational opportunities in the areas of art and culture. The Ridgewood Arts Council also provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to the Village Council, as needed. This committee is looking for Village resident members.

The Ridgewood Green Team is a subcommittee of Green Ridgewood and is made up of residents who are interested in making Ridgewood a sustainable community; and/or are LEED Certified; and/or have working experience with sustainable practices such as solar energy or recycling; and/or have experience in obtaining grants for sustainable purposes. The Ridgewood Green Team also works on maintaining Ridgewood’s participation in Sustainable Jersey. This committee is looking for one Village resident member.

The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) works with the Village Council, business owners and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to improve the viability of the CBD, including traffic flow and patterns, parking, pedestrian safety and the balance of commercial uses; while maintaining and refining the historic and aesthetic elements to create a more desirable, vibrant and memorable destination for all visitors. This committee is looking for one Village resident member.

All interested residents should fill out a Citizen Volunteer Leadership form (found on the Village website by clicking on the tile labeled Employment and Volunteer Opportunities), and send it along with a cover letter indicating on which board(s) or committee(s) the resident wishes to serve, and a biography or resume to:

Joyce Magro, Village Clerk’s Office, Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Or send it by email to: jmagro@ridgewoodnj.net, with the subject line: Volunteer for Board/Committee

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