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Rutherford recommended for $536,000 Jake’s Law grant to build inclusive play space at Tamlin Field
Summary
Council members announced the borough was recommended for the full $536,000 Jake’s Law grant to build an accessible play space at Tamlin Field; recommendation must still move through allocation, and the borough will provide local matching/commitment as its share of the project.
Council representatives announced that Rutherford’s application for Jake’s Law funding for a project called Tamlin Together — an accessible, fully inclusive play space at Tamlin Field — was recommended for the full $536,000 requested.
The recommendation followed town outreach and a grant application prepared with Bruno and Associates and staff support from the borough administrator’s office. Council members and the access‑for‑all committee credited strong resident survey participation and community support as factors in the recommendation.
Council members cautioned that the recommendation is a step in the process and the borough is awaiting formal allocation from the funding source. Borough officials said they will continue coordinating next steps, and noted the borough intends to provide local matching funds as part of the project commitment.
The awarded recommendation is separate from the Memorial Field improvements discussed elsewhere in the meeting, which also carry state appropriations and local contributions. Officials said more details about timing and project implementation will follow once allocation is confirmed.
