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Council Withdraws Playground Contract Awards for Barrow Street After Business, Safety Concerns
Summary
Three contract awards for a proposed playground and plaza upgrades on Barrow Street were withdrawn from the upcoming council meeting after council members and business owners raised concerns about maintenance, emergency access and local impacts.
The Jersey City Municipal Council’s caucus on Monday moved to withdraw three resolutions that would have awarded contracts to install playground equipment, fencing and surfacing for a planned plaza on Barrow Street, citing unresolved public-safety and small-business concerns.
Council President Waterman and members paused the agenda item after repeated objections from council members and business owners who said the street closure and proposed permanent work have harmed local commerce and raised questions about emergency-vehicle access.
The resolutions would have authorized (1) purchase and installation of playground equipment under a state contract for about $91,517; (2) fencing at roughly $58,368; and (3)…
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