The Borough of Edgewater announced on Apr. 7 that it will hold a public hearing regarding its application for the 2026 Bergen County Trust Fund Municipal Program for Park Development. The hearing is scheduled for May 18 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Edgewater Borough Hall, located at 55 River Road, second floor.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and gather input from residents about the borough’s proposed improvements to Veteran’s Field, situated at Block 30/Lot 1, 1167 River Road. According to the announcement, planned upgrades include enhancements to both the splash pad and playground equipment at Veteran’s Field.
The public hearing is part of regulations governing submissions to the Bergen County Trust Fund Municipal Program for Park Development. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback on the grant application process.
Formal action may be taken during this session as part of fulfilling requirements for community involvement in municipal grant applications. The borough aims to ensure transparency and incorporate citizen input into decisions regarding park development funding applications.
This initiative reflects ongoing efforts by local government bodies like Edgewater’s council and administration to maintain and improve recreational facilities through available county-level grants.
