Provided by Wood-Ridge Councilman Ezio Altamura and Councilman Rich Wall, Co-Chairman, KWRB.
Project "Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful" celebrated its “25th year anniversary” on Sunday, June 1, 2025, outdoors from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 150 volunteers participated.
The event raised awareness of the environmental impacts of litter. Hackensack Street and Valley Boulevard were cleaned, and flowers were freshly planted at the Library, Civic Center, Senior Center, Veterans Park on Valley Boulevard, and the Bianchi House historical property.
A shredding event was also held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Valley Boulevard and Highland Avenue, sponsored by the Bergen County Board of Health and BCUA.
This year's 2025 tee shirt art design contest was offered to students in Grades 6-8 with the winner, Scarlett Lohmeyer, receiving a check for $100 at the day's event, compliments of the Mayor and Council, with her artwork design and name prominently displayed on the front of each tee shirt.
Many organizations in town shared their efforts including the Girl Scouts, Scouts of America, Knights of Columbus, Transformation Life Church, WRHS National Honor Society students, Police Department, Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary, DPW, along with individual families all working together with enthusiasm and cooperation for the betterment of Wood-Ridge.
Photo Credit: Pete O'Brien
