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Hudson County commissioners urge coordinated plan for 595 Newark Ave demolition, new Brennan Courthouse and parking beneath proposed park

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners · May 20, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners at the May 20 caucus urged a joint county–city committee, a fact sheet and planning to address demolition of 595 Newark Ave, parking for the new Brennan Courthouse and whether to retain garage parking under a future park; officials asked for cost studies and examples.

Hudson County commissioners used the May 20 caucus to press for a coordinated plan for the demolition of the 595 Newark Ave building, the opening of the new Brennan Courthouse, and the future park that is proposed for the 595 site.

Commissioner William O'Dea said the issue should be managed by a committee that includes county commissioners, city officials and community stakeholders to resolve concerns about demolition timing, retention of parking under the future park and interim parking for courthouse staff and visitors. "We need this to meet and understand," O'Dea said, calling for a fact sheet and…

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