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County moves to codify park speed limits; commissioners hear residents' park and street-safety concerns

3839836 · June 11, 2025
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Summary

Essex County introduced an ordinance to set and enable enforcement of speed limits in county parks, and commissioners heard public comments asking for playground repairs, a long-jump pit at Weekway Park and traffic safety review for Lake Street in Newark.

Essex County commissioners introduced an ordinance to codify and post speed limits in county parks and to enable sheriff's department enforcement, and they discussed related signage needs for parks and playgrounds.

Director Jackson said the ordinance would establish speed limits within the county park system so the sheriff can enforce them. Commissioner Vice President Cooper asked that the county also post no-smoking signs near playgrounds and to confirm the ordinance covers vaping devices; Commissioner Burchison and others asked for signage limiting bikes and dogs on…

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