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$353K Upgrades Underway At Montclair’s Glenfield Park
See what improvements are slated for Montclair's Glenfield Park.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Essex County. Send local news tips, photos and press releases to eric.kiefer@patch.com
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced construction to modernize the basketball and tennis courts in Essex County Glenfield Park was underway on Thursday, August 24th. The project is part of the County Executive’s ongoing initiative to continue the revitalization of the Essex County Parks System and provide up-to-date recreation facilities that meet the needs of the community.
“Essex County Glenfield Park is the focal point of Montclair’s Fourth Ward. Making sure our facilities are up to date is essential because this park is heavily used by students from Glenfield Middle School, recreation programs and members of the community,” DiVincenzo said.
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“Parks that offer modern facilities, such as these tennis and basketball courts, positively contribute to the vibrancy of the neighborhood, enhance property values and quality of life, and influence public health,” he added.
The two basketball courts and three tennis courts will be reconstructed with new asphalt surfaces, fencing and sports equipment. The courts were dedicated in 2015 as the “Robert S. Hurt Basketball Courts” in honor of the late Robert S. Hurt, who was the longtime junior varsity and assistant varsity basketball coach at Montclair High School. The courts were last redone in 2006 and needed to be replaced because of regular wear and tear.
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The improvements were designed in-house by the Essex County Department of Public Works, which is also monitoring the project to ensure delays are avoided. Shauger Property Services of East Orange was awarded a publicly-bid contract for $353,275 to perform the construction. The project is being funded with a grant from the Essex County Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board. Work started in early August and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017.
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