NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – An Eagle Scout project could bring a gaga ball pit to Lions Park. Kevin Shan attended the Monday, Dec. 7 council zoom meeting to explain his intended and back-up projects.
Shan’s first choice project was an agility park for dogs at the back of Lions Park. However, after discussing the pros and cons of such a facility for borough dogs, the council was hesitant to approve it due to the fact that such a park is in very close proximity to the children’s playground area and residential properties. While council members welcomed the idea of a dog agility park the location was not the best for this purpose, they decided. The council was also concerned about potential liability issues should an adventurous canine roam onto the playground or neighboring properties. Therefore, Shan’s second choice project – gaga ball pit – gained the council approval.
Gaga ball is similar to dodgeball but it is played in an enclosed pit. The game consists of dodging, striking, running, and jumping. The winner is “the last person standing.”
Councilman Robert Munoz advised that a new irrigation system has been installed at the Grove Terrace Field. The field has been resowed and it is closed. He urged residents walking their dogs to avoid the area.
With regards to other community related news Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy announced that the Municipal Alliance has raised over $9,000 towards its goal of $11,000 to offset the lost grant revenue that the organization needs to provide its mental health and drug abuse awareness programs. The organization is using GoFundMe to raise the needed funds. She also noted that this type of fundraising is likely to stay in place for the next couple of years.
Furthermore, Geoffroy explained that the Frontline Appreciation Group (FLAG) is collecting donations for care bags for healthcare and emergency services personnel. She also noted that the local sandwich drive has produced over 40,000 sandwiches during the past 38 weeks. The sandwiches are donated to local soup kitchens.
Councilman Peter DeSarno pointed out that the Our Community For All organization is offering to partner a volunteer with elderly residents to do their grocery shopping.
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