Edison Schedules Public Hearing On Angel Fields Improvement Project

EDISON, NJ – The Township has grand plans for the Angels Field located at the intersection of Truman Avenue and Clif Prescod Lane.

Officials are seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Park Development Program to make improvements to the field.

To this end, the administration has scheduled a public hearing on Jan. 24.

Edison aims to convert the five softball fields into three new soccer fields. They are looking to build new parking along the southeastern side of the field, as well as expand the parking along Clif Prescod Lane and the entrance drive to the west of the site.

The estimated cost of the entire project is $5,445,601.34.

The site was previously owned by the U.S. Military, with Camp Kilmer located there until it was deactivated in 1949. In 1970 parts of the land was given to Edison as part of BRAC. This plot of land currently houses the Angels Field.

The Edison Angels Girls Fastpitch Softball League used the field for over 20 years. But they closed down and the field is no longer in use.

Hence, the Township plans to convert the fields so that the community at large can use it.

The proposed improvement project is expected to be completed in a single phase.

Community members are encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held in-person at 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison.

Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Cheryl Russomanno, Township Clerk, crussomanno@edisonnj.gov, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison.

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