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Montague Elementary proposes joint-use track and recreation upgrades; Committee suggests grant and legal review
Summary
Montague Township school officials proposed building a walking/running track and other recreational facilities on the elementary school’s 50-acre property for shared community use; the Committee recommended legal, engineering and grant‑funding review before proceeding.
Jim Andriac, Chief School Administrator for the Montague Township Board of Education, presented a concept on April 22 for a joint-use walking and running track, additional parking, and a basketball court on Montague Elementary School property. He said the school’s grounds include existing playgrounds and a 1.2-mile cross-country trail and that a new track—potentially 200m, 300m, or 400m—would serve seniors and residents as well as student teams.
Andriac suggested shared use would avoid duplicative municipal investment and noted other towns’ investments (citing Port Jervis’ recent $1 million project) as context. He asked for Township Committee support to pursue grants; Committee members recommended consulting the township attorney and engineer, and advised that existing township grant funds could not be redirected to the school without a state-approved amendment. Ms. Holstein suggested pursuing grant options through Millennium Strategies; Clerk Klinger noted Millennium’s billing model and that the township cannot directly assist the school without a paid subscription.
Committee members encouraged collaboration with county officials on possible park expansion. No cost estimate was provided during the meeting; next steps included pursuing grant opportunities and legal/engineering review.
