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Council hears recreation capital needs: field leveling, fencing and AEDs among priorities

3579891 · April 14, 2025
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Summary

Recreation director outlined a multi-year plan to repair and upgrade several fields, add AEDs at parks, restore lighting and improve fencing; council praised the five-year prioritization and encouraged grant-seeking and phased work.

Hopatcong's recreation staff presented a prioritized capital plan on April 15 that lists field leveling, perimeter fencing, lighting repairs, and AED placement among immediate needs for the borough's playing fields and parks.

Priority items: The recreation director asked for $35,000 to level a minors/majors field that has uneven infields and safety concerns, and approx. $85,000 to replace perimeter fencing that is sun-damaged and missing protective tubing. The director also…

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