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Parents and mayor press board on field access, safety; security staff report describes 28 armed retired-officer guards
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about parking, access and a third-party group using district athletic fields; the district’s security staff described training, staffing and plans for cloud cameras and a park ranger to manage the new athletic complex.
Residents and the mayor used the March 24 Garfield Public School District meeting to press the board about public access to the new athletic complex, parking and safety. Board and staff updates documented ongoing facilities work and security measures.
Safety and access concerns: Several residents and Mayor Everett Garnto Jr. told the board that an outside club has been using district fields heavily and that residents are not getting promised access to walk the complex. "This is an entity that came from South Jersey ... they're charging astronomic prices ... and it's not even Garfield kids," Mayor Garnto said during public comment. Multiple speakers urged the board to reopen portions…
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