BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Renovations at the John Basilone Memorial Field Complex at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School are neary complete with a rededication and reopening ceremony set for later this month.
The school’s complex located at 600 Garretson Road in Bridgewater recently underwent extensive renovations as part of the district’s referendum passed last year by voters.
The brief ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 prior to the Bridgewater-Raritan High School football game vs. Phillipsburg High School.
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Part of the ceremony will include the unveiling of the monument honoring Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone, USMC, resident of Raritan, who was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and Navy Cross during WWII.
The monument was donated in his memory by the Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey and the complex has been named in his honor.
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“It is a tribute to a local hero from Raritan Borough and our general community and it is also showpiece for this district and community as well,” said Superintendent Robert Beers at the Tuesday Board of Education meeting.
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The renovation plan included repaving the entire front parking lot which runs along Garretson Road and Commons Way. Read More: High School Field House Renovations Welcomed By Bridgewater Officials
Walkways around the entire fieldhouse and leading to the stream toward the high school were also redone.
A restroom building with eight toilet stalls and three sinks each was installed on the girls’ and boys’ sides. This replaces the current Porta Johns.
The main entrance to the field was relocated to allow an easier flow for major events and for access to fields and bleachers.
Everything is ADA accessible and a new marquee and graphics were added to the building.
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