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Long Branch seeks Monmouth County Open Space Grant to rebuild Van Court Park basketball court and playground
Summary
City officials reviewed a $756,200 project to replace the Van Court Park basketball court and playground surface, add bottle‑fill water stations, fencing and site amenities. Monmouth County grants can award up to $500,000; because Long Branch is a designated urban aid community the county may fund up to 75% of eligible costs, leaving the city with
Long Branch officials discussed a proposed Monmouth County Open Space Grant application to replace the basketball court and playground at Van Court Park and add site amenities including bottle‑fill water stations, benches, fencing and improved surfacing.
Michael Reiser, a representative of CME Associates, told the council the overall project cost is $756,200 and that the Monmouth County Open Space Grant is limited to $500,000 per project. Because Long Branch is a designated urban aid community, county rules would allow funding up to 75% of eligible costs, Reiser said, leaving the city…
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