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Diversion Application Information Page–Township of North Bergen, Hudson County–Braddock Park School Trailers and EMS South Facility (last updated March 31, 2026)

Last modified on April 2nd, 2026 at 1:48 pm

County of Hudson and Township of North Bergen

Green Acres Pre-Application for Braddock Park School Trailers and EMS Building at 43rd Street Park

Disclaimer:

The following pre-application items are posted as a courtesy to the public and may not have been fully reviewed or accepted as complete by the Department.

 

Pre-Application

Parts 1-7

Pre-Application Cover Sheet

  1. Description of the proposed disposal-diversion
  2. Alternatives Analysis
  3. Environmental Assessment Reports
  4. Land Valuation Forms
  5. Preliminary Compensation Proposal
  6. State Plan
  7. Attachment IV Permit Approval Checklist

 

Part 8. Copy of the deeds for the proposed disposal or diversion area and replacement parcel(s)

 

Part 9. Maps

 

Part 10

 

Part 11. Governing Body Resolutions

 

Part 12. Cover Sheet and Checklists

 

Preliminary Assessment Reports

 

UPDATE – October 5, 2021–Green Acres’ Initial Comments on Pre-Application

 

UPDATE – North Bergen and Hudson County’s Response to Pre-Application Completeness Review

April 5, 2022 Response to Green Acres’ October 10, 2021 Completeness Review on Behalf of Hudson County and Township of North Bergen

 

UPDATE – January 31, 2023–Additional Green Acres Comments on Pre-Application

 

UPDATE – March 22, 2023

  • The applicants have requested, and the Department has granted, a 30-day extension of the time to respond to the Department’s January 31, 2023 pre-application review comments (from March 31, 2023 to April 30, 2023).  Since April 30, 2023 is a Sunday, the Department has informed the applicants that it will accept the response on or before Monday, May 1, 2023.

 

UPDATE – May 3, 2023

On May 1, 2023, the applicants filed a response to the Department’s January 31, 2023 Pre-Application Review Comments.  The response is being posted immediately for the benefit of the public, but is still being reviewed by the Department.

Note (5/4/23):  The version of Exhibit IA-10, Alternatives Analysis Chart, that is attached to several of the above response sections is missing the key for the entries in the “NJDOE Ruling” and “NJDOE Reasons” columns.  A copy of the chart that includes the key may be found here.

Please report any additional errors or omissions with this posting to PublicLandCompliance@deptest.nj.gov and include “Braddock Park Application Page” in the subject line.

 

UPDATE – February 29, 2024 – Completeness Determination

 

UPDATE – August 5, 2024 – Final Application (Part I) Submittal

Disclaimer:

The following final application items are posted as a courtesy to the public and may not have been fully reviewed or accepted as complete by the Department.

Note:  The Department is awaiting new copies of the files marked “to be posted” because of technical glitches in receiving them from the applicant.  The links will be updated once they are received.

Part 1–Cover Sheet

Part 2–Title Information for Proposed Replacement Lands

Part 3–Surveys

Part 4–Metes and Bounds Descriptions

Part 5–Final Compensation Proposal

Part 6–Public Notice and Sign Locations

Part 7–Additional Requested Information

Part 8–Maps

 

UPDATE–October 31, 2024 Completeness Determination and December 2, 2024 Response

Note: The Department anticipates receiving the Preliminary Assessment Report for 34th Street and Liberty Avenue Right of Way Replacement Parcel on or before December 31, 2024.

 

UPDATE–May 30, 2025 Preliminary Assessment Reports

  • The Preliminary Assessment Report for the 34th Street and Liberty Avenue Replacement Parcel is now posted here.
  • The broken links for the remaining Preliminary Assessment reports (posted as part of the Pre-Application) have now been fixed.

 

UPDATE–Final Public Hearings (updated July 14, 2025 and March 31, 2026)

 

The applicants (Township of North Bergen and Hudson County) conducted a public hearing on the applications on July 8, 2025.  The transcript of the July 8th public hearing is available here:  July 8, 2025 Public Hearing Transcript

 

The applicants conducted a second public hearing on the applications on August 13, 2025.  The transcript of the August 13th public hearing is available here:  August 13, 2025 Public Hearing Transcript

 

UPDATE–August 12, 2025–Appraisal Information

Note:  For each parcel, there are two appraisals, one prepared by Associated Appraisal Group (AAG) and one prepared by McNerney & Associates.  The Department has also posted the value that it has accepted for each parcel, as determined by the Department’s appraisal reviewers.  Where the appraisals meet the Department’s appraisal standards and are within 10 percent of each other, the final value is generally determined by averaging the two appraisals.  Where the appraisals meet the Department’s appraisal standards but are more than 10 percent apart, the review appraisers have determined a certified market value in accordance with applicable appraisal review standards and their professional judgment.

 

UPDATE–March 31, 2026–EMS Building Application Approvals and Braddock Park Application Status

On November 18, 2025, the Department approved the Township’s of North Bergen’s application to allow the EMS South Facility to remain on a portion of 43rd Street Park (NJDEP File #SHC0908003).  The application received the approval of the State House Commission on December 15, 2025.  The details of the approval may be found here:  State House Commission Summary

The Department has not taken any formal action on the application by the County of Hudson and the Township of North Bergen to divert a portion of Braddock Park for school purposes.
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Scoping Hearing–Township of Edison, Middlesex County–Construction of Indoor Recreation Building on Papaianni Park

 

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Applicant: Township of Edison

Parkland Name/Location: 

Papaianni Park
Block 10.22, Lot 8.01
370 Central Avenue
Edison Township, Middlesex County

Description of Proposed Diversion:

The Township of Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey will be conducting a scoping hearing to discuss the proposed diversion of approximately 0.5 acre of Papaianni Park in connection with the construction of the proposed Edison Sports Building.  The Edison Sports Building would serve as a permanent home for various sports leagues in Edison, such as football, soccer, lacrosse and cheer. Although the building will be a public recreational amenity, construction of the building requires approval as a diversion of parkland because indoor recreation is not allowed on parkland acquired or developed with Green Acres funds. If this application is approved, the proposed diversion area will remain as parkland, but will be classified and encumbered by Green Acres as unfunded parkland.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.8, this scoping hearing is being held to solicit public comment on the proposed diversion prior to the Township’s formal filing of a diversion application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Hearing Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Hearing Location:  

Edison Township Municipal Building
Council Chambers
100 Municipal Boulevard
Edison, New Jersey 08817

Public Comments Accepted Through: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Please see public notice linked above for information about how to submit written comments.  Emailed comments are preferred.  Please include “SHC1205006” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Scoping Hearing–Township of West Deptford, Gloucester County–Proposed New Water Treatment Plants

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Applicant: West Deptford Township

Parkland Name/Location: 

Jessup Road Open Space
Block 355, Lot 1.01
999 Jessup Road
West Deptford Township, Gloucester County

Jessup & Greenfields Park
Block 500.04, Lot 5
90 Parkville Station Road
West Deptford Township, Gloucester County

Description of Proposed Diversion: 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.8, this scoping hearing is being held to solicit public comment on two proposed parkland disposals before the Township’s formal filing of a disposal application with the Department of Environmental Protection, as follows:

    1. The proposed disposal of Block 355, Lot 1.01 (0.84 acre) for the construction of a permanent water treatment facility for PFAS removal from the Township’s Well No. 3.
    2. The proposed disposal of Block 500.04, Lot 5 (1.13 acre) for the construction of a permanent water treatment facility for PFAS removal from the Township’s Well No. 4.

As compensation for the proposed disposals, the Township proposes to dedicate as parkland a total of 4 acres of land from Block 323, Lot 4.  In addition, the Township proposes to replace the basketball courts currently located on the Jessup Road Open Space parcel.

Hearing Date/Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6 PM

Hearing Location:  

Township Municipal Building
400 Crown Point Road
West Deptford, NJ 08086.

Public Comments Accepted Through: December 31, 2025

Please see the public notice linked above for information about how to submit written comments.  Emailed comments to the Department are preferred.  Please include “West Deptford Wells 3 and 4” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

 

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Final Hearing–Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County–Proposed New School on Parkland

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Applicant:  Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County

Park Names:   Clyde Avenue Park

Park Location:

Clyde Avenue, Hopelawn (Woodbridge)

Block 3.02, Lot 1

Proposed Action:

The Township of Woodbridge is proposing to dispose of 4.429 acres of Clyde Avenue Park in connection with a proposed elementary school. As compensation for the proposed disposal, the Township proposes to dedicate as parkland approximately 12.85 acres of replacement land.  The proposed replacement lands include 10.527 acres of Board of Education-owned land at Lynn Crest School #22 (located at 98 Ira Avenue (Colonia)); 0.679 acre of the Full Gospel Galilee Assembly Church property (located at 52 Clyde Avenue (Hopelawn)); and the entire property (1.646 acres) of the former Ford Avenue School #14 (located at 186 Ford Avenue (Fords)). As compensation for the loss of recreational facilities at Clyde Avenue Park, the Township proposes to place recreational facilities on Mary Fee Lane (to be vacated), the Full Gospel Galilee Assembly Church replacement parcel adjacent to Clyde Avenue Park, at portions of the Fords Middle School property (located at 100 Fanning Street (Fords)) and on the property of the former Ford Avenue School #14.

Additional information about the proposed diversions may be found in the full public hearing notice linked above.   Maps of the proposed disposal area and proposed replacement lands will be posted prior to the hearing date.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.11(e), a hearing to obtain public comment on this request will be held as set forth below.

Hearing Date/Time:  Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Hearing Location:

Woodbridge Community Center
600 Main Street, Room 214
Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095

Public Comments Accepted Through:  Monday, December 8, 2025

Please see public notice linked above for information about how to review the Township’s application and/or submit written comments.  Emailed comments to the Department are preferred.  Please include “SHC1225014 Woodbridge Clyde Ave Park” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Final Public Hearing–Major Diversion Application–County of Union–“After the Fact” Approval for Emergency Sewer Main Repair

 

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Applicant:  Union County

Parkland Name/Location: 

Rahway River Park
Township of Springfield, Union County
Block 1501, Lot 1

Description of Proposed Diversion/Disposal:  

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has received an application from Union County requesting “after the fact” approval for the 2010 diversion of 0.016 acre of the County’s Rahway River Park for the purpose of expanding an existing underground sewer line easement held by the Township of Springfield to accommodate emergency repairs to the Township’s sewer main.  As compensation for the proposed diversion, the County proposes to accept $10,000 in monetary compensation from the Township.

A map of the proposed diversion area may be found here:  Map

[Note:  The attached map depicts the diversion area and the portion of Rahway River Park in which it is located.  However, the area marked on the map as “compensation area” is not part of the final compensation proposal for this application.]

This application has been classified as a major diversion/disposal of parkland.  Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.11(e), a final public hearing on the proposed diversion/disposal application will be conducted as set forth below.

Hearing Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Hearing Location:  

Springfield Township Municipal Building
100 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, New Jersey 07081

Public Comments Accepted Through:  Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Please see public notice linked above for information about how to review the County’s application and/or submit written comments.  Emailed comments to the Department are preferred.  Please include “SHC 2000026 Springfield Sewer Main” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Public Hearing–Minor Diversion/Disposal Application–County of Union–Morris Avenue (Route 82) Bridge Replacement

 

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Applicant:  Union County

Parkland Name/Location: 

Rahway River Parkway
Township of Springfield, Union County
Block 406, Lot 20; Block 908, Lot 16; Block 2508, Lot 4; Block 3617, Lot 1

Description of Proposed Diversion/Disposal:  

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has received an application from Union County requesting approval to convey 0.27 acre of easements and 0.02 acre of land in fee simple from parkland known as the Rahway River Parkway (Block 406/Lot 20, Block 2508/Lot 4, Block 3617/Lot 1, Block 908/Lot 16) to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in connection with the Morris Avenue (Route 82) Bridge replacement over the Rahway River. As compensation for the proposed diversion/disposal, the County proposes to accept $9,000 in monetary compensation from the NJDOT for the proposed easement and fee conveyances, and an additional $518,640 in monetary compensation for tree replacement.

A map of the proposed diversion/disposal areas may be found here:  Map 

This application has been classified as a minor diversion/disposal of parkland.  Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.6(c), a public hearing on the proposed diversion/disposal application will be conducted as set forth below.

Hearing Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Hearing Location:  

Springfield Township Municipal Building
100 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, New Jersey 07081

Public Comments Accepted Through:  Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Please see public notice linked above for information about how to review the County’s application and/or submit written comments.  Emailed comments to the Department are preferred.  Please include “SHC 2000026 Route 82 Bridge” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Scoping Hearing–Township of Ocean, Monmouth County–Diversion for Overhead Utility Easement

 

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Applicant: Township of Ocean

Parkland Name/Location: 

South Edgemere Open Space
Block 76, Lot 1
Ocean Township, Monmouth County

Description of Proposed Diversion: The Township of Ocean, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey will be conducting a scoping hearing to discuss the proposed diversion of a 0.046-acre portion of South Edgemere Open Space (Block 76, Lot 1) in order for the Township to convey a permanent overhead utility easement to Jersey Central Power and Light Company (JCP&L). This easement will allow JCP&L to relocate and install Structure 189, a steel monopole with concrete foundation, as well as clear vegetation for wires (conductors) crossing Deal Lake.

A map of the proposed diversion area may be found here: Survey

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.8, this scoping hearing is being held to solicit public comment on the proposed diversion prior to the Township’s formal filing of a diversion application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

 

Hearing Date/Time: December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Hearing Location:  

Ocean Township Municipal Building
Public Meeting Room
399 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755

Public Comments Accepted Through: December 30, 2025

Please see public notice linked above for information about how to submit written comments.  Emailed comments to the Department are preferred.  Please include “Ocean Township- JCP&L” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Final Hearing–City of Margate, Atlantic County–Diversion for Stormwater Pump Station

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Applicant:  City of Margate, Atlantic County

Park Name:   City of Margate Waterfront Park

Park Location:

9215 Amherst Avenue
Block 526, Lots 4.01 and 4.02

Proposed Action:

The City of Margate has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) proposing to divert 0.04 acre of the City of Margate Waterfront Park (Block 526 Lots 4.01 & 4.02) in connection with the construction of a new stormwater pump station under the parking lot on Amherst Avenue to alleviate flooding in the surrounding area.

As compensation for the proposed diversion, the City proposes to construct various park improvements that are valued at $19,177.01.

The proposed diversion area and details about the proposed pump station are here:  SHC0116002 Margate Stormwater Pump Station Maps

Hearing Date/Time:  October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Hearing Location:

Margate Historic City Hall
1 South Washington Avenue
Margate, New Jersey 08402

Public Comments Accepted Through:  October 17, 2025

Please click the link above for the full public hearing notice, including addresses where written comments should be sent.  Emailed comments are preferred.  Please include “SHC0116002 Margate Stormwater Pump Station” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Final Hearing–Borough of Bernardsville, Somerset County–Diversion to Resolve Encroachments

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Applicant:  Borough of Bernardsville, Somerset County

Park Name:   Claremont Field

Park Location:

79 Claremont Road
Block 69, Lot 8

Proposed Action:

The Borough of Bernardsville, in the County of Somerset, New Jersey has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Transactions and Public Land Administration, proposing to dispose of a total of 0.2635 acre of Claremont Field (Block 69, Lot 8) in order to resolve two private encroachments at the park.

As compensation for this disposal of parkland, the Borough will dedicate approximately 5.505 acres of land located at 271 Mine Brook Road (Block 81, Lot 6.03 and a portion of Block 61, Lot 6.02) for recreation and conservation purposes.  

The proposed diversion areas and replacement parcels are depicted on the map here: SHC1803003 Reference Map

Hearing Date/Time:  September 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Hearing Location:

Bernardsville Borough Hall
166 Mine Brook Road
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924

Public Comments Accepted Through:  October 13, 2025

Please click the link above for the full public hearing notice, including addresses where written comments should be sent.  Emailed comments are preferred.  Please include “SHC1803003 Claremont Field Encroachments” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

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Final Hearing–Township of Franklin, Somerset County–Diversion for Sunoco Pipeline Improvements

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Applicant:  Township of Franklin, Somerset County

Park Name:   Castleton Park

Park Location:

816 Easton Avenue
Block 383, Lot 43.01

Proposed Action:

The Township of Franklin, Somerset County, has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Transactions and Public Land Administration, proposing to divert a 0.14-acre portion of Castleton Park (Block 383, Lot 43.01) for the purpose of allowing Sunoco Pipeline, LP to install a valve and associated equipment on the existing Sunoco pipeline which traverses the property. To construct the valve and associated equipment, a 0.07-acre temporary surface easement will also be needed.

As compensation for the proposed diversion, the Sunoco Pipeline, LP will provide monetary compensation to the Township, corresponding to ten times the market value of the diverted land (which will be determined by an appraisal). The Township will use these funds for the acquisition of at least 0.56 acre of replacement land within two years of any Department/State House Commission approval.

The proposed diversion area is depicted on these maps.  A survey of the proposed diversion area is here.

Hearing Date/Time:  September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Hearing Location:

Franklin Township Municipal Building
475 DeMott Lane
Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Public Comments Accepted Through:  October 9, 2025

Please click the link above for the full public hearing notice, including addresses where written comments should be sent.  Emailed comments are preferred.  Please include “SHC1808005 Castleton Park Sunoco” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.