A stalled plan to bring a state-of-the-art STEM facility to a vacant plot of Jersey City land is slated for a rebirth as funding is finally in place for the ambitious Liberty Science Center High School.
During their October 21 caucus meeting, the Hudson County Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance to move the high school forward. It authorizes a lease and development agreement with the Hudson County Improvement Authority for the Liberty Science Center High School Project, which is estimated to cost $73 million.
The work is being financed through the issuance of the County Secured Lease Revenue Bonds of the Hudson County Improvement Authority, and the execution of a lease agreement with the Hudson County Schools of Technology.
“Since Day One as County Executive, I have made opportunity and service the hallmarks of my Administration,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “In keeping with this, I am elated that today we are taking a crucial step toward making Liberty Science Center High School a reality.”…