Press Release – From the Mayor

Town of Phillipsburg Announces Landmark Land Preservation Partnership

I am pleased to announce that the State of New Jersey, in direct partnership with the Town of Phillipsburg, has finalized terms with Peron Construction, LLC and have worked with Peron to get to the point that DEP and the Town of Phillipsburg are in the process of purchasing approximately 33 acres of land owned by Peron. Once the conveyance is completed, the residents of Phillipsburg will be able to enjoy this property as recreation and open space.

I want to thank our State representatives and stakeholders, Peron Construction LLC, and my staff for working tirelessly in their efforts to accomplish what has never been done before in Phillipsburg. Namely, the preservation of over 30 acres of property for use by the public.

I would like to thank Council President Pete Marino for his leadership in this effort, and I will be coming to the Council in the coming weeks seeking its support of this important and revitalizing initiative.

Thank you, Mayor Randy Piazza