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Hoboken holds public hearings for two park grants: 800 Monroe resiliency park and Tom Oliveri inclusive playground
Summary
The council held public hearings on Green Acres and Jake's Law grant applications for 800 Monroe Resiliency Park and Tom Oliveri Park; the 800 Monroe project would add resiliency cisterns and recreation amenities, and Tom Oliveri would replace playground equipment with an inclusive structure requiring on-site restrooms.
The Hoboken City Council held public hearings and presentations on two grant applications that would expand recreational options and add stormwater resiliency features in north‑west Hoboken.
City staff presented a concept plan for 800 Monroe Resiliency Park and described a separate application for Tom Oliveri Park designed to fund an inclusive playground under Jake's Law requirements.
For 800 Monroe, staff said the city previously secured $500,000 in 2024 for construction of recreational amenities and is seeking an additional $500,000 in supplemental funding. The concept plan includes three tennis courts, a fitness area, two dog runs, a central lawn and plaza, a large gardening area, sculptural play elements (but not a traditional playground), seating, and stormwater…
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