Public Hearing Announcement

County of Middlesex

Application to Green Acres Park Development Program 

PURPOSE: The County of Middlesex is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for park improvements to a vacant lot located at 675-739 Middlesex Avenue and closest to the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Memorial Parkway in Metuchen, NJ.

PROJECT SCOPE: The County of Middlesex proposes to create the following new facilities at the vacant lot: a new park to be known as Metuchen Trailhead Park at the Middlesex County Greenway, with a welcoming central green space, tiered seating overlooking the lawn, pedestrian pathways, seating and shade structures, picnic and play areas, parking, and permanent bathrooms. This application proposes removing two trees.  The first is the invasive tree of heaven (ailanthus altissima). The second is a black walnut (juglans nigra), which the County will seek to relocate.  A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, tree removal evaluation form, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found at: https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/find-programs-and-resources/parks-recreation/metuchen-trailhead-park-at-middlesex-greenway-park-development-application

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the County Administration Building, 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The hearing will be held as part of the regularly scheduled County Commissioners’ Conference meeting. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Alan Weinberg, County of Middlesex Office of Parks and Recreation Director, alan.weinberg@co.middlesex.nj.us, and 1030 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Project Supporting Documents

Concept Plan

Preliminary Cost Estimate

Tree Removal Evaluation Form

Environmental Impact Assessment