Paterson Launches First Inclusive Playground and Community Cleanliness Initiative
- Meeting Overview:
At a recent Paterson City Council meeting, the city announced the opening of its first inclusive playground at Roberto Clemente Park, designed to accommodate children with special needs. Alongside this development, the city is launching a community cleanliness initiative, “Paterson is Picking Up,” aimed at reducing flooding by clearing debris from catch basins.
The city plans to construct a total of 10 such playgrounds.
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Mayor:
André Sayegh
City Council Officials:
Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez (Council President), Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, Alaa “Al” Abdelaziz (Council Vice President), Maritza Davila, Dr. Lilisa Mimms, MD Forid Uddin
André Sayegh
City Council Officials:
Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez (Council President), Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, Alaa “Al” Abdelaziz (Council Vice President), Maritza Davila, Dr. Lilisa Mimms, MD Forid Uddin
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/16/2025
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Recording Published:
08/18/2025
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Paterson
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