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Resident raises alarm after soil tests find elevated lead at Braddock Park near proposed preschool
Summary
Soil testing reported to the county found elevated surface lead levels at Braddock Park near a proposed preschool site; a resident asked why signage and protective steps were not posted three weeks after the county received the results and county parks staff were asked to follow up.
A Hudson County resident told the commissioners that soil tests completed for Braddock Park and shared with the county on July 22 detected elevated lead at surface-level samples near the site of a proposed picnic area and close to a planned preschool.
The commenter said he visited the site three weeks after the county received the notice and saw no signage or public warnings, and urged the county to post protective signage and conduct additional testing to define the extent of contamination. He noted historical creosote contamination in a nearby area and said the proximity to the preschool made the results especially concerning.
Board members asked parks staff to follow up. Parks staff indicated that signage and further testing could be arranged and that a parks representative (Jonathan/Jagdil) would meet with the commenter to review results and next steps.
The commenter requested a clearer public response to protect park users while the county determines the extent of contamination.
