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Lambertville, NJ 08530
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Get to know Holcombe Park
Timeline of the Purchase & Work Since
September 1, 2023
City is awarded NFWF Funding
The City was awarded $308,000 from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund to enhance Holcombe Park, located in the Ely Creek Watershed within the Lower Central Sub-watershed of the Delaware River Basin. The three objectives of the project are to 1) Mitigate floodwaters, 2) improve wildlife habitat, 3) enhance public access to passive nature-based recreation.
CLICK HERE to see the full grant application.
September 1, 2023
December 2, 2022
RFEI Proposals Received for the Farmstand
The City received two proposals in response to the RFEI for the farmstand at the Closson Property.
CLICK HERE to view the proposal submitted by Fisherman's Mark.
November 15, 2022
City Receives DEP Response in Regard to the AAV Summary
CLICK HERE to view the Closson letter.
November 15, 2022
November 9, 2022
The City requested proposals & qualifications for a Professional Planner for the Closson Property
CLICK HERE to view the documents.
November 3, 2022
City Receives Average of Appraised Values Summary from Green Acres
CLICK HERE to view the AVV document.
The Closson Property was assessed by two independent appraisers, Richard J Carabelli and Norman J Goldberg, and the resulting values from the two assessments were averaged together.
November 3, 2022
September 6, 2022
RFEI for Conceptual Proposals Published
The City published an RFEI (Request for Expressions of Interest) for conceptual proposals for the development and/or revitalization of the farm market on the Closson property.
CLICK HERE to view the documents.
May 19, 2022
City Council adopts Resolution 93-2022
CLICK HERE to view the resolution.
A resolution of the City of Lambertville, County of Hunterdon, designating Block 1002, Lot 41 (Closson Property) as an area in need of redevelopment, pursuant to NJSA 40A:12A-6.
April 14, 2022
Preliminary AINR Report is released
The AINR (Area in Need of Redevelopment) report is received from Clarke Caton Hintz, who had prepared the report by request of the City Council. The goal of the report is to examine the Closson Property and determine whether it meets qualifications as an Area in Need of Redevelopment. When an area is determined to be an AINR, the City Council has the authority to develop the site in ways that may not fall within the typical zoning requirements. Click here for more information about the redevelopment law.
April 14, 2022
March 15, 2022
Proposed Restoration Concept, prepared by Princeton Hydro
This proposed restoration concept was developed and submitted as a part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant application.
CLICK HERE to view the Restoration Plan.
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CLICK HERE to view the Restoration Plan.
March 15, 2022
Grant Application Sent to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The City submitted a grant application to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for $308,000 for Closson Site Restoration. Our proposal was not selected for funding, but outlined plans for restoring the floodplain, adding trees and walking paths, and reducing stormwater runoff.
CLICK HERE to view the proposal document.
March 15, 2022
June 22, 2021
Pre-Appraisal Fact Sheet submitted to Green Acres
April 5, 2022
City Council adopts Resolution 65-2022
CLICK HERE to view the resolution.
A resolution of the City of Lambertville, County of Hunterdon, directing the City Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether Block 1002, Lot 41 (Closson Property), or any part thereof, is an area in need of redevelopment as defined in NJSA 40A:12-6.
A resolution of the City of Lambertville, County of Hunterdon, directing the City Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether Block 1002, Lot 41 (Closson Property), or any part thereof, is an area in need of redevelopment as defined in NJSA 40A:12-6.
April 5, 2022
June 7, 2021
Mayor Julia Fahl finalizes purchase of Closson Property
