commend employees who volunteered their time
Resident, officials
commend employees who volunteered their time
By jane meggitt
Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD — A resolution authorizing a change order in connection with the Little League fields at Byron Johnson Park was passed by the Township Committee last week.
Deputy Mayor William Miscoski, who chaired the meeting after Mayor David Horsnall had to leave due to a family emergency, explained that there had been a 10 percent allowance in the contract with the landscaper, and it had been decided to sod rather than seed the fields.
In other park-related business, Miscoski announced that trees had been planted around the parking lot and perimeter of the soccer fields.
Princeton Nurseries donated the 50 trees, and Coast Nurseries donated its time to plant them, according to Miscoski. He said that the park athletic programs are drawing lots of attention.
"It’s absolutely incredible, the soccer program. On any Saturday morning, the parking lot is full. Pop Warner is there from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. I was told they made $5,000 at the concession stand alone," he said.
He added that, while visiting the park, "I hear people saying how nice the park is. It makes all the work everyone has done worthwhile."
He also observed that Pop Warner and the soccer participants keep the park very clean and pick up all their trash.
Committeeman Charles Faber said there had been complaints from neighbors on New Road about people parking there while at the recreation fields, and asked if a "No Parking" sign could go up.
Miscoski said that people should park in Byron Johnson Park and walk to the soccer fields. He said the bumper fence must also be extended.
"There was one way in and one way out — they (people visiting the park) are making it two ways out," he said.
Resident Len Yanchar remarked on how well done the park was.
He asked that the Township Committee thank the Public Works and Building Department, saying "they are paid employees but they are not paid to volunteer their own time."
Miscoski replied, "It’s neat to see the morale out there. The Public Works Department morale is better than it’s been in the ten years I’ve been on the Township Committee. Without a lot of people, we wouldn’t be where we are right now. It’s incredible how people have pulled together for this."
In other business, the resignation of Richard Roveda of the Public Works Department was accepted. "He’s worked here for 12 years. We appreciate what he’s done. He was an asset to the township, and we wish him well," said Miscoski.