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COJ Park Completely Inclusive Playground - Public Information
Posted: January 04, 2024
The Byram Township Mayor and Council has unanimously authorized the installation of a Completely Inclusive Playground at the COJ Park to replace the playground equipment that is beyond end of life.
A Completely Inclusive Playground provides opportunities for play that are not available at most playgrounds for children and adults with disabilities. Completely Inclusive Playgrounds provide opportunities that expand upon playgrounds that Americans with Disability Act compliant and provide proper wheelchair accessibility to the playground equipment.
Governor Murphy Signs "Jakes Law" - (Office of the Governor | Governor Murphy Signs "Jake’s Law" (nj.gov):
Build Jake's Place - Playgrounds for Everybody
Byram Township will be submitting an application under the 2024 Green Acres Program for a Jake's Law Playground Funding Grant.
See Link for Information on the Green Acres Program: Green Acres Program
How do I express support for this project?
The Township is collecting letters of supports from residents. The purpose of this is to indicate to the Green Acres Program that this project has strong community support. CLICK FOR SUPPORT
Public Information/Outreach Sessions:
- Byram Township Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 7:30 PM
- Byram Township Recreation Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 8:00 PM
- Byram Township Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 7:30 PM
- Public Hearing - Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 7:30 PM
Byram Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, Public Hearing Announcement:
Byram Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at C.O. Johnson Park Playground located on Roseville Road in Byram.
PROJECT SCOPE: Byram Township proposes to create the following new facilities at C.O. Johnson Park, located on Roseville Road in Byram Township, Sussex County, NJ. A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found at: Byram Township | COJ Park Completely Inclusive Playground - Public Information (byramtwp.org)
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on January 30, 2024 at 7:30 pm, at the Byram Township Municipal Building, 10 Mansfield Drive, Byram NJ or by Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82117363001, or by calling any of the following number’s US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 267 831 0333 to participate. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID Number: 821 1736 3001.
Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Cynthia Church, Byram Township Clerk, 10 Mansfield Drive, Stanhope NJ 07874 or emailed to cchurch@byramtwp.org
- Byram Township Council Meeting - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 7:30 PM
APPLICATION INFORMATION for GRANT:
- Full Application Package (FINAL SUBMITTED: 02/07/2024)
- Environmental Impact Assessment
