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Ridgewood leaders host discussion on civility

By: 
Jodi Weinberger / The Ridgewood News

The Rev. Greg Lisby, Rector of Christ Church in Ridgewood, is quoted in this article.

[The Ridgewood News] Ridgewood leaders came together this week to discuss the need for more civility in public discourse.

With many divisive issues taking hold of Ridgewood over the last few years – Valley Hospital, multifamily housing, cell tower applications, the Graydon ramp, the Schedler debate, and Skype votes, among others – leaders believe that often conversations about these matters are hijacked by incivility.

Mayor Paul Aronsohn, who called for the meeting and invited community volunteers from various boards and houses of worship, led the meeting along with Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck and the Rev. Jan Phillips, head of the Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock.