Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Serving all of Hudson County since March 2011WNY Commissioners Adopt Funding Ordinances For Library & Rec Center
This week the West New York Board of Commissioners passed two funding ordinances for important, community projects. One is the new library, which will be located on Bergenline Avenue on…
This week the West New York Board of Commissioners passed two funding ordinances for important, community projects. One is the new library, which will be located on Bergenline Avenue on the site of the former Modell’s Sporting Goods store, which closed nearly five years ago. The other is for the proposed recreation center, which will be constructed behind Miller Stadium.
Both ordinances passed unanimously.
The ordinance for the new recreation center provides for the acquisition of the land and preliminary expenses. It appropriates $5,557,550 with the issuance of $5,279,672 in bonds or notes to finance the project.
The second ordinance for the new library provides $7,100,000 in bond or notes for financing of the project.
West New York Revenue and Finance Commissioner Adam Parkinson spoke with Hudson TV about both projects: