Recreation, Open Space and Veterans Housing
May 9, 2019
Monroe Secures 25 Acres for Recreation, Open Space and Veterans Housing
Township Council Accepts Deed of Dedication for property on Prospect Plains Road and Cranbury – Half Acre Road
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Monroe Township accepted by ordinance a deed of dedication from K. Hovnanian at Monroe NJ, LLC for 25.15 acres of land located on the corner of Cranbury-Half Acre Road and Prospect Plains Road identified as Block 41, Lot 14 at the Township Council meeting on Monday.
“The acquisition of this land serves three very important functions for Monroe Township. It increases our open space inventory and adds convenient recreational facilities for residents in that part of town,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “Perhaps most importantly, it will provide land for the construction of affordable housing specifically for veterans, as we are so grateful for their service to our country.”
The land, slated for dedication as “Patriot Park,” will be home to the newest Monroe Township recreation area built by the developer that will feature a new playground, basketball court and cricket pitch.
The balance of the land totaling almost 25 acres will expand open space, increasing the Township’s open space inventory to nearly 8,000 acres.
“We are pleased to provide additional recreational resources to be enjoyed by residents of all ages. Unique to this site, the Township is installing a new cricket pitch by popular demand that will be available for use in the near future,” said Council President and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Stephen Dalina. “It seems fitting that this site be designated Patriot Park in honor of the brave men and women who defend our country – past, present and future.”
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