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Open Space Committee

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Aug 22, 2026

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Pompton Lakes

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Committee Approves Willow Field Safety System

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Sports Complex Signage Review Moves Forward

The committee formed a subcommittee to review the sports complex sign, including its wording and a possible field map, and asked that installation be paused if possible. The Open Space Trust Fund balance was $350,870.58 as of May 2026.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Open Space Projects Move Forward

Lakeside Avenue Phase 1 was identified as the next project to move forward, including pedestrian improvements, curb repairs, and a guardrail replacing the chain-link fence near the former Muller Property. The Open Space Trust Fund balance was reported at $350,870.58, and the borough submitted a county grant application for a Willow Field playground.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Committee Forms Park Planning Subcommittee

The committee approved creating a subcommittee to inventory Hershfield Park, Murrin Park, and adjacent open space areas and develop a long-term improvement plan; the motion passed with Mike Fas opposed.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Open space projects move forward amid park updates

The committee reported that all project grant applications have been submitted and work is resuming as snow melts. T-ball will temporarily move to the soccer fields because of drainage, while the County Bridge project’s construction fencing is closer to the playground than expected.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Willow Field Work Delayed, T-Ball Relocated

Weather stalled the Willow Field project after soil stabilization, grading, tree removal, and stump grinding were completed. Work is expected to finish by June 1, 2026, so the t-ball season will temporarily move to the soccer fields at Willow Field.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Committee Approves Willow Field Safety System

The committee unanimously approved spending approximately $7,000 from Open Space Committee funds to install a lightning-detection siren and strobe near the Willow Field snack stand. The Open Space Trust Fund balance was reported at $338,934.86, with about $125,000 in additional tax revenue expected in February.

1 min readMunicipal coverage