TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $60K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE

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November 4, 2024

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TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $60K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE

Funding will support installation of sporting lighting at Sulak Field

Above: Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, County Executive Jim Tedesco, Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur, and Acting Parks Director Craig Dorsett

Above: Acting Parks Director Craig Dorsett, Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur, Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, and Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio

(Park Ridge, N.J.) - County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $60,011 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna and members of the borough council.

The grant will support the installation of a new sports lighting system at Sulak Field, a multi-use municipal recreation field in Park Ridge.

"Preserving and enhancing our open spaces is a top priority in Bergen County," said County Executive Jim Tedesco. "The Open Space Trust Fund plays an important role in improving our local parks and recreational facilities, ensuring that our youth have safe and accessible spaces to play and compete. We're excited to partner with Park Ridge to bring these important upgrades to Sulak Field, allowing more young athletes to benefit from evening practices and games."

"We are grateful for the support from County Executive Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners in securing these important funds for Park Ridge," said Mayor Keith Misciagna. "This Open Space funding will not only enhance Sulak Field for our residents but also ensure that our young athletes have a safe and enjoyable place to play, reinforcing our commitment to preserving and improving open spaces throughout Bergen County."

"Providing safe and well-lit spaces for recreation is essential to fostering vibrant communities," said Commissioner Steven Tanelli. "This new lighting system at Sulak Field will allow more residents to enjoy sports and activities in the evenings, expanding opportunities for both youth and adults in Park Ridge. Through the Open Space Trust Fund, we remain committed to supporting enhancements that strengthen our public spaces and bring our communities together."

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