By PAUL BOOTH
Discussion of what upgrades should be made to Liberty Park II in Tinton Falls, the home field for Monmouth Falcons Pop Warner Football, drew droves of parents, coaches, players and cheerleaders to the Tinton Falls municipal building Tuesday night and their message was loud and clear; they want lights on their playing field.
The proposed redesign for the park, located on West Park Avenue and 37 acres in size, included expanded parking, a “tot lot” playground for younger children, rain gardens, a picnic area and lighting for the parking lots but not for the fields. To many present in the audience, the proposal was unacceptable.
“It’s no football field without lights,” said Liberty Drive resident Robert Caizza, the first of many to address council requesting lighting for the field. (more…)