Rec Complex Bond Law Up for First Reading

A proposed law that would allow Florham Park to borrow money to build a multi-field recreation complex is scheduled for first reading at Thursday's Borough Council meeting.

An ordinance "Providing for the Issuance of General Improvement Bonds/Notes for Construction and Installation of a Multi-Field Recreation Complex" is on the meeting agenda.

The work session for the governing body starts at 6:30 p.m. and the regular portion of the meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.

Mayor R. Scott Eveland said at the last council meeting the borough has received bids for the Elm Street Recreation Complex and the project is expected to be awarded soon. Ground could be broken in March or April.

An ordinance that would regulate certain race activities in the borough also is scheduled for first reading.

"We are proud of the way the final design will fit Florham Park's recreational needs for generations to come," Eveland has said of the Elm Street project. "There is something for everyone in this park: walking and running trails, hiking trails in the woods, a dog park, community garden and recreation fields and facilities for all sports."