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Beach Haven council authorizes application for Jake’s Law all‑inclusive playground at Nelson Avenue Park
Summary
The Beach Haven Borough Council voted Jan. 9 to authorize an application to New Jersey’s Green Acres program for an estimated $858,507 all‑inclusive playground at Nelson Avenue Park; the state grant would cover about 75% (roughly $644,000) and the borough’s local share is roughly $214,596 (zero‑interest loan option).
BEACH HAVEN, N.J. — On Jan. 9, the Beach Haven Borough Council authorized an application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres program for an all‑inclusive “Jake’s Law” playground at Nelson Avenue Park, advancing a project the borough says would broaden play access for children and adults of all abilities.
Don (presenter) told the council the project grew from Parks and Recreation outreach and a community survey with more than 500 respondents that the presenters said showed roughly 99.5% support. “Nothing is more enjoyable than watching children laughing and playing together,” Don said as he introduced the design and community outreach effort.
The estimated project cost is $858,507. Presenters said the Jake’s Law grant would provide about 75% of the total (approximately $644,000) and the borough’s 25% match — roughly $214,596 — could be financed as a 20‑year, zero‑interest loan, per the application materials presented to council…
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