Bruno Secures Total of $3,948,000 for Several NJ Municipalities
Funded through the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program
June 11, 2015 – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program Grants and Loans to Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations for Open Space Acquisition and Park Development and State Acquisition announced the 2015 awards.
The following clients were awarded per the breakdown below:
North Arlington Borough
River Road Acquisition
The Borough of North Arlington seeks funding to acquire property adjacent to its Little League field on River Road. The land to be acquired is a vacant industrial site. The acquisition will allow expansion of the parking available for the ballfield. Currently, people using the field must park on side streets and cross the busy River Road to access the park.
$ 362,500 Matching Grant Award
Standard Acquisition
Irvington Township
40th Street Park Upgrades
Irvington Township is seeking funding to upgrade the existing facilities at the 40th Street Playground. This is Irvington’s third largest park, and contains a playground and ball field. The Township’s plans include an addition to the field house to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; repairs and upgrades to the existing gate, sidewalks, and fencing; and regrading and improvements to the existing ball field.
$ 325,250 Matching Grant Award
$ 325,250 Loan Award
$ 650,500 Total Award
Park Development
Urban Aid Municipality
Guttenberg Town
Multi Park Improvements
The Town of Guttenberg would like to improve two existing parks – Veteran’s Park and Veteran’s Memorial Park. At Veteran’s Park, located on 69th Street, improvements include the renovation of the water feature, restroom improvements and a new play surface. At Veteran’s Memorial Park, located at Toth and Boulevard East, lighting will be added to extend the park usage into the evening hours and enhance the overall park experience. This passive park will offer amazing views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline.
$ 185,000 Loan Award
Park Development
Densely Populated Municipality
North Bergen Township
76th Street Little League Field Improvements
To provide a more resilient playing surface and extend the field usage, North Bergen Township proposes a total renovation to the facilities at 76th Street Park. Upgrades will include a removable pitching mound to equip the field for multiple sport use, new batting cages, fencing, lighting, security enhancements, tables, benches, a scoreboard, and the installation of an artificial turf field.
$ 1,100,000 Matching Grant Award
Park Development
Urban Aid Municipality
Secaucus Town
Downtown Recreation Acquisition
Secaucus Town plans to purchase the existing vacant lot at 107 First Avenue, adjacent to Buchmuller Park, which is a large multi-use recreation area near the center of town. Plans for the site will be to protect the property from future development while allowing for additional access points to Buchmuller Park. A modest-sized community garden, to be managed by the Secaucus Environmental Department in partnership with community groups, is also being considered for the space.
$ 151,575 Matching Grant Award
$ 398,425 Loan Award
$ 550,000 Total Award
Standard Acquisition
West New York Town
Donnelly and Veteran’s Park Rehabilitation
This project is for structural, drainage, and beautification/ recreational improvements to Donnelly and Veteran’s Parks. Structural and drainage problems threaten the integrity of the steep slope where the eastern edge of the park sits. Upgrading the facility will preserve the view, restore and link pedestrian/ bicycle paths to the waterfront, preserve the palisades, and enhance the neighborhood character. Improvements include, resurfacing courts, upgrading a playground, and repairing the walkway and retaining wall. West New York will also install decorative walls to create areas for two patios with tables and games tables. The landscaping will be updated with shade trees and other amenities, including railing, benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, lighting and exercise equipment
$ 1,100,000 Matching Grant Award
Park Development
Urban Aid Municipality
For a full list visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/pdf/ga-descriptions.pdf.
