Middlesex Co. Awards $125K To Milltown’s Gloria Bradford Park

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County will award $125,000 to Milltown for improvements to Gloria Bradford Park on Violet Terrace, the County announced recently.

Improvements will include the installation of athletic field lighting for Ballfield Number Two, light poles, lamps, foundations, and site restoration. The project is expected to be concluded within three years.

Board of County Commissioners Director Ronald G. Rios said parks are vital for the community. “On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, Middlesex County is pleased to partner with the Borough of Milltown in the improvement and development of the athletic field in Gloria Bradford Park. These improvements will keep our parks up-to-date and enable our open spaces to meet the changing needs and growing demands of our county residents,” Rios said in a statement.

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to execute the grant agreement under the Open Space, Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for improvements of municipal recreational facilities at the park.

“Thanks to this $125,000 grant, we will increase the functionality of our existing field in Gloria Bradford Park,” Milltown Mayor Trina Jensen Mehr said. “Our parks are in high demand, especially our fields with practices, tournaments, league play and special events. On behalf of all the residents in Milltown, I would like to thank Middlesex County for the assistance in not only improving our existing park, but in helping us create an even more enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.”

“We are eager to bring these important, much-anticipated park improvements to our borough,” said Councilman Randy Farkas. “This recreational grant is not just an investment in our park, but an investment in the physical, mental and social well-being of the youth in our community.”