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Newfield council approves play date, discusses removing damaged Grove benches and seeks JIF inspection of bleachers
Summary
Council approved a community Play Date for July 1 and a mercantile license, and discussed removing damaged benches in the Grove; members agreed to seek a JIF inspection and noted bleacher repairs must follow New Jersey's Bleacher Safety Act and require school-board permission if on school property.
The Borough of Newfield council approved a community Play Date scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Grove and granted an associated mercantile license.
Council discussed a recommendation from Mr. Carlino to remove several damaged benches in the Grove due to safety concerns. Mrs. Engle asked about the cost to repair or replace the bleachers, and Mr. Carlino estimated repairs could cost a few thousand dollars. Engineer Wayne Johnson advised that any bleacher repairs would have to comply with the State of New Jersey’s Bleacher Safety Act. Mrs. VanCamp said that permission from the Board of Education would be required before making repairs on school property. Miss Renzi said she would email the school board about the matter. Mr. Nicholson suggested contacting the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) to request an inspection; council agreed to pursue that step.
No formal removal or replacement motion was recorded; the council’s immediate action was to seek inspection and information on cost and jurisdictional permission.
