Renovation of Mama Johnson Field Supposed to be Done By Spring

Come spring, Mama Johnson Field—which is located in the Hoboken Housing Authority—should be returfed, renovated and ready for use, according to Fourth Ward Councilman Tim Occhipinti.

The City Council voted unanimously to enter into a shared service contract with the Hoboken Housing Authority to facilitate speedy returfing and draining of the field.

The project has been a point of discussion for a long time, and initially

The renovation will be paid for earlier this year, Occhipinti said.

"The city doesn’t have enough recreational place for kids to play on," Occhipinti said during a recent council meeting. "This agreement is best for everyone involved."

Occhipinti called it a win for the Housing Authority—which is federal property—as well as for the city.

Mama Johnson Field and the Little League Field are currently the only two fields in Hoboken that are available for public leagues and use. A field was planned for 1600 Park, but that park