Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Awards Maywood

Above: A grant of $197,153 was awarded to Maywood for significant upgrades to Memorial Park. Presented on August 21, 2024, to Mayor Richard Bolan, the funds will be used for lighting enhancements and electrical work on the softball, baseball, and soccer fields, ensuring safer and more accessible recreational spaces for the community.

Photographed Left to Right: Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Kenneth Aloisio, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Mayor Richard Bolan, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz.

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, along with members of the Board of Commissioners, recently presented a ceremonial check to Maywood, recognizing their successful application to the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) program. These grants underscore Bergen County’s commitment to promoting sustainability and preserving open space for future generations.

The Open Space Trust Fund is an invaluable tool, allowing the County of Bergen to invest in our communities and ensure the preservation of open space for future generations,” said County Executive Tedesco. “We are proud to support our municipalities through these grants and look forward to seeing the completion of these important projects.”

“The Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program stands as a pivotal investment in our communities, providing essential funding for park improvements, historic preservation, and floodplain protection,” said Bergen County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Mary Amoroso. “This initiative reinforces our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, preserving open space for both today and the prosperity of future generations.”

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