Jersey City has eliminated daily maintenance at seven parks and ended its composting program as officials scramble to close a massive budget shortfall while lawmakers weigh a controversial state financial aid package.
Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City officials announced a new round of spending cuts Monday, ending daily maintenance at seven city parks and eliminating the municipal composting program as the city continues searching for ways to reduce a budget deficit estimated at roughly $250 million.
The city said terminating a contractor responsible for daily maintenance at Audubon, Leonard Gordon, Hamilton, Berry Lane, Bayside, Columbia and Riverview parks, along with ending the composting program, will save approximately $1 million annually…