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Lead found at Hazel Elementary field; district awarded state earmarks for playground and capital work
Summary
The board announced elevated lead levels in a portion of Eckert Field at Hazel Elementary, closed the field pending remediation, and shared that the state budget included $125,000 for a Kelly Elementary playground and $300,000 for capital improvements; the district awaits timeline to receive funds.
President Rock told the board on July 21 that preliminary soil testing tied to a PSE&G Foundation grant for a Hazel Elementary greenhouse showed elevated lead levels in part of the lower Eckert Field. "The field is not to be used until the remediation is completed," Rock said; the district has closed the field and scheduled remediation.
Rock also reported that Hazel Elementary received a $10,000 grant from…
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