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GRANT TO FUND STREETSCAPE PROJECT – $400,000 Earmarked for Fourth Ward – –HOBOKEN, NJ, April 23, 2003– The City has been awarded a $400,000 state grant to begin a multi-phase streetscape project which will provide an important catalyst in the continued revitalization of the Fourth Ward, Mayor David Roberts announced today. "I want to ensure that the whole community benefits, and this project will be a great investment for the residents of the Fourth Ward," said the Mayor who hosted a City Hall press conference which was attended by State Senate Majority Leader Bernard Kenny, Fourth Ward Councilman Christopher Campos and other city officials. The three phase project calls for the addition of new brick sidewalks, Victorian-style lampposts and shade trees. The first phase will link the portion of First Street at Adams Street, which was made over more than 15 years ago, and continue west to Jackson Street and north to Fourth Streets. Phase 2 will connect Monroe and Madison streets between First and Fourth streets and finally, Jefferson and Adams streets will be connected between First and Fourth streets. The streetscape project was one of 45 chosen from among 244 applications submitted for the state's Livable Communities Pilot Program which is administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation "It's always gratifying when we can obtain state aid for the betterment of our community," said Senator Kenny. "This will significantly enhance the neighborhood and will raise the quality of life for both residents and business owners in the Fourth Ward," said Councilman Campos. The streetscape design contract was recently awarded to Marchetto Caulfield Associates and Arnold Associates who produced renderings of the project. Construction will commence later this year. |
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