Boards & Committees

Central Business District Advisory Committee

The Village Council created the Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) in 2016 to work with the Village Council, business owners, and residents to evaluate and initiate enhancements to the CBD.

Citizens Safety Advisory Committee

Makes recommendations to the Council on issues concerning pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety on all roads and thoroughfares located in the Village including the use of parks and open space whether owned by the Village or other governmental entity.

Community Center Advisory Board

The Community Center Advisory Board's mission is to review operational policy and procedure guidelines for the new Community Center facility.

Fields Committee

Learn more about the Fields Committee.

Green Ridgewood / Green Team

Formerly known as the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, Green Ridgewood assists the Village Council in long-range planning with respect to environmental issues.

Historic Preservation Commission

Learn more about the duties and responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Kasschau Memorial Shell Volunteer Committee

The shell is dedicated to and accepted for use by the citizens of the Village of Ridgewood as a place where summer programs of fine music and related artistic and cultural endeavors may be presented to the community in a setting of natural beauty.

Library Board of Trustees

Open Space Committee

Open space enhances the value of nearby property and makes the community more attractive overall as a place to live and work.

Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board

The Board recommends rules for use and monitors recreation facilities, coordinates community recreation programs, and develops and updates the long-range Master Plan for recreation.

Planning Board

Learn more about the Planning Board.

Pride Day Committee

Get more information on the Pride Day Committee.

Residential Flood Advisory Committee

Ridgewood Arts Council

The Ridgewood Arts Council offers a “one-stop-shop” community arts calendar which allows Ridgewood organizations to post their arts-related happenings on one site.

Ridgewood Beautification Team

Get more information on the Project Pride Committee.

Ridgewood Community Access Network (CAN)

The Village of Ridgewood is committed to providing its residents and visitors with a community that is always welcoming, always inclusive and always accessible.

Shade Tree Commission

The Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission’s (STC) purpose is to protect, preserve and enhance the shade trees in the village. Shade Trees are defined as Trees planted next to streets on the Village’s property.

Stigma-Free Committee

We are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and create a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall follow the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.) and Chapter 190 of the Ridgewood Village Code.