January 20th, 2026 Ringwood’s Council Meeting Blog
Hi Ringwood!
January’s meeting was packed with proclamations and a presentation. If you would like to watch the entire council meeting video, here is the link:
https://ringwoodtv.viebit.com/watch?hash=gZN0iZYmN1Kb80wz
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
B. Proclamation - Human Trafficking Prevention Month
C. Presentation - Lakeland Junior Soccer
Our young soccer athletes joined us to celebrate. It was a packed house of proud family members too!
D. Ringwood Downtown presentation by Jef Bueler and Kristen Holton
Ringwood Downtown is run by 5 volunteers and one executive member.
Online survey for all residents/ neighboring visitors to complete.
https://ringwooddowntown.org/ringwood-event/ringwood-downtown-resident-visitor-survey-2025-26/
Manager’s Report:
Mid-January and already 21 snow events.
Improvements to police radio coverage. Approved and ready for installation.
Shared service agreement with Passaic County for our health dept. (Beginning April 1st.)
NO OLD BUSINESS.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-#01
E-bike ordinance tabled due to Governor Murphy changing the laws on this the day prior to our meeting.
Ordinance No. 2026- #02
AMENDING CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE
West Milford and Wanaque all have higher rates.
We have raised the rates 3% every year over the past couple of years.
Resolutions:
We will continue a shared service agreement with the Borough of Pompton Lakes for the provision of stormwater system cleaning services. They then pay us for our time and services.
We will have a “Dedication by Rider” to the budget in order to host the Ringwood Revolution 250. This is where we will celebrate America’s 250th year with various events and celebrations.
Consent Agendas:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on March 21st, 2026
We will also apply for the 2026 Local Recreation Improvement Grant for phase two of the renovation of the roller hockey rink.
End of Meeting Comments:
We would like to thank all of the first responders that were on scene at the fatal house fire from Friday. We value your dedication and bravery in times of emergencies. Thank you also to the neighboring first responders that helped us during this tragic emergency. We are also praying for the family as well.
We would also like to thank our DPW for working tirelessly this past weekend with back to back snowstorms. We appreciate your hard work.
The CFA is also doing a “Souper Bowl” donation collection from now through the Super Bowl. Canned soup donations can be dropped off at the Community Presbyterian Church. There is a drop off box that you can put your donations in and then lock it up.
Warm regards,
