Park Improvement Bond
Summary
The Township finalized a $3.01 million bond to fund park improvements across Middletown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3.01 million appropriated, with $2,859,500 borrowed — debt service shows up in future budgets.
Residents who use township parks and recreation facilities town-wide.
T-ball teams lost their field this summer, and park users face risk from the unrepaired tree.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Township Committee - Oct 19, 2026
A resident reports the T-ball backstop at Hillside Park was removed with no replacement promised for next summer, and a split black locust tree with police tape on it still stands, posing an injury risk.
Township Committee - Oct 5, 2026
Unforeseen conditions added $46,387.50 to the McMahon Park renovation, bringing the total to about $2.07 million.
Township Committee - Jun 24, 2026
A $733,805 construction contract was awarded to Seacoast Construction for Bodman Park improvements.
Township Committee - Mar 16, 2026
The Township finalized a $3.01 million bond to fund park improvements across Middletown.
Township Committee - Mar 2, 2026
The Township was set to introduce a $3,010,000 bond ordinance to fund park improvements across Middletown. This is the first step in the bonding process, with future readings and a final vote to follow.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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