projects is to improve connectivity between its neighborhoods. The town received a federal grant to build the Boylan Terrace Walkway as part of this effort. The project will connect historically hard-toreach areas, particularly for immigrant communities, to the downtown and train station.“We’ve had areas that were geographically separated by the ridge near the train station, and this walkway will create a safe, accessible route to downtown for all residents,” Ribeiro says. The Boylan Terrace area has a rich history as the home of immigrant communities, including the town’s Italian masons and gardeners who arrived in the late 19th century. Today, it remains a neighborhood rich with cultural diversity, housing a growing Ecuadorian population. “These residents are a vital part of the fabric of our town—they are the painters, the gardeners, the masons, and we want to integrate them more fully into the community and the economic life of downtown,” Canose adds. The commitment to connectivity goes beyond physical infrastructure.The town has worked hard to 37 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10 BERNARDSVILLE, NJ
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