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It’s official: the tenant for the 205,000-square-foot Class A industrial distribution facility in Woodland Park from The STRO Cos. and KRE Group is your favorite smiling van, Amazon.

The partners announced the agreement for the retail giant’s sub same-day distribution facility Feb. 28. The launch of the building was celebrated this month.

The project secured $60 million in refinancing last August. At that time, STRO said it had secured a long-term tenant for the space, but did not disclose the occupier.

“We are pleased to have secured Amazon as a tenant for 1150 McBride after years of planning and development,” Steven Millstein, STRO founder and principal, said in a prepared statement. “We are thankful to have worked with our partners at KRE and Woodland Park’s Mayor Keith Kazmark who were instrumental in the success of this project.”

STRO and KRE were represented in-house by Senior Director of Acquisitions and Capital Markets Jack Shulman and Director of Leasing Elliot Ferris, according to the Feb. 28 announcement; Amazon was represented by KBC Advisors partners Jason Goldman and Andrew Siemsen.

According to a statement from Amazon Site Lead Drew McCrosssan, the company has invested more than $23 billion in the Garden State since 2010.

“We are excited to continue our growing footprint through this state-of-the-art facility in Woodland Park,” McCrosssan said. “I am proud to lead this site and look forward to continuing to be integrated with community.”

The number of jobs at the facility is “continuing to grow,” another Amazon spokesperson told NJBIZ, but “there are hundreds of full-time and part-time employees at SNJ1 in Woodland Park,” including third-party partners and flex drivers. To date, the retailer says it’s created approximately 58,000 jobs in New Jersey with average starting wages at more than $18 per hour and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k) matching, up to 20 weeks of parental leave, and its Career Choice program for tuition or education reimbursement.

The space

With direct access to Routes 46 and 23 in addition to Interstate 80, 1150 McBride Ave. offers 36-foot clear ceilings, two drive-ins, 20 docks, and “ample” parking for trailers and employees.

“1150 McBride is a first-class building with a great tenant; KRE is thrilled to partner with STRO on another successful project,” KRE President Jonathan Kushner said.

“There are very few industrial assets like 1150 McBride that provide the site efficiencies and logistic value,” Shulman said. “Amazon was able to see the tremendous value in the location, being 30 minutes to New York City and complete access to over 20 million consumers in the New York Metro area.”

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 11:31 a.m. ET on March 1, 2023, to include additional information from Amazon.

Question: What is happening with the Woodland Park construction project at the corner of Woodland Way and Southland Avenue near Cleveland Park? There has been no activity there for several weeks, grass overgrown, etc. It looks abandoned.

Answer: Grass outside of the Woodland Park development and on many of the lots had grown a couple feet tall when I visited during the first week of March, and piles of rocks blocked portions of the roads. No workers were at the site at that time.

I revisited the site on Friday morning and found some of the grass on the Woodland Way side of the subdivision had been cut or cleared, though several of the lots and the grass on the Southland Avenue side of the development remained overgrown.

A handful of people were installing sidewalks outside of the development late last week.

Tom Marchant, the vice president of The Marchant Company, the real estate firm handling the Woodland Park project, said the project has not been abandoned.

The full name of the development is Woodland Park at Cleveland Forest. It sits on 7.66 acres of land bordered by Woodland Way, Southland Avenue and Newman Street. The land previously belonged to the Beattie family since the 1950s.

Marchant said the project is ongoing, though there have been weather-related delays. Cold weather and rain over the past few months have slowed paving and the road construction process.

The subdivision has 22 lots, all less than half an acre. Lots are priced from $365,000 to $500,000 and prices vary based on size.

Marchant said activity and sales have been strong for this time of year. Six of the lots have sold, two are under contract and the rest are still on the market.

Home construction on the sold lots is expected to begin in "the very near future," Marchant said.

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The majority of the lots available for purchase do not require a specific builder. Marchant's company has a preferred builder, but buyers are not under obligation to use that company.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the development can visit woodlandparkgreenville.com.

Do you have a question you want answered? Send it to elafleur@greenvillenews.com, contact Elizabeth on her Facebook page at facebook.com/ElizabethSLaFleur or send questions via mail to Elizabeth LaFleur, 32 E. Broad St., Greenville, SC 29601. Answers will appear in the Tuesday and Friday print editions of The Greenville News.

Have you enjoyed Hatcher Garden in Spartanburg, SC? Just a couple miles off of I-26 in Spartanburg, among shopping and restaurants on the busy main thoroughfare of John D. White, Sr. Blvd, is a 10-acre botanical garden and woodland preserve.

The beautiful space is full of ponds, waterfalls, wildlife, trees and gardens with a wide variety of leafy and flowering plants. Hatcher Garden is open free to the public and should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Spartanburg.

Get to Know Hatcher Garden, Spartanburg, SC

The garden began as the backyard garden of Harold and Josephine Hatcher in the late 1960s. The Hatchers converted run-down, eroded acreage behind their home into beautiful gardens, gradually opening them to the public and later officially opening Hatcher Garden. The Hatchers have since passed on, but the garden remains and is maintained by dedicated volunteers.

Visitors to Hatcher Garden will find numerous paved and mulched woodland trails covering the 10-acre space. The paved paths are wide and easily traversed with a stroller. Along these trails are six different ponds, many connected by a series of rocky creeks and waterfalls.

Colorful wildflower beds and a butterfly garden line the sunny paths, while large confers and shade-loving plants spread out among the woodland parts of the garden. Helpful signs along the trails point out information about the birds, trees, plants, and about the Hatchers themselves.

Things to Keep in Mind at Hatcher Gardens

Bring a picnic or a snack and enjoy the many benches, picnic tables, and gazebos.

I visited on a Wednesday morning with my 4 children, and other than the volunteers maintaining the garden, we had the paths all to ourselves to wander. My children particularly enjoyed the waterfall under Corrie’s Bridge and the little circle stone patio nearby. We spent almost 2 hours enjoying the garden.

A couple of my children are real investigators and collectors. They love to examine and collect rocks, flowers, sticks, dirt. It doesn’t really matter what. Do you know any little ones like that? It was a minor challenge to explain why we could not pick the flowers or dig for bugs in the beds.

However, it was a really wonderful opportunity to discuss appreciating and respecting the hard work of the volunteers we saw working. Without them, we couldn’t enjoy the beauty around us! If you see them when you visit, make sure to say thanks!!

Homeschool Ideas for Hatcher Garden

The gardens were not crowded at all on the morning we visited. I plan to go back with some reading material or workbooks when we need a little change of pace. You may enjoy them for an outdoor workspace, too! Or, consider some language or writing activities during and after your visit.

As you walk, choose items and ask your children to come up with adjectives to describe the things you see. When you head home, write a journal entry about one or two of your favorite pieces of the garden using descriptive words. For older students, share this review or reviews of other places from Kidding Around Greenville and have them write their own review of Hatcher Garden!

Consider bringing some insect, bird, or plant identification books on your visit. One of our favorites is The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs, by Judy Burris and Wayne Richards. My 6 year-old received it as a gift and he truly does not leave the house without this book.

It lives in our school bag and goes pretty much wherever we go. When he sees an interesting bug he digs it out and uses the colorful photographs to find the bug in question and read the accompanying passages.

Don’t forget to grab a map at the picnic shelter to the left of the parking lot. The gardens are not so big that one could get easily lost, but the simple map provides a wonderful opportunity for students to practice their map-ready skills.

820 John B. White Sr. BlvdSpartanburg, SC864.574.7724Hatcher Garden

Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

The gardens are open dawn until dusk.

Tips for Visiting Hatcher Gardens

Here are a few pointers for your trip:

The numerous shady portions of the garden have many natural insects, including mosquitoes! We did not bring bug spray, but it would have come in handy.

When approaching the garden from I-26, pull into the second drive. The first is for school buses and handicap parking. My GPS called the drive Hughes Lane.

You’ll find a map of the garden under the picnic shelter to the left of the parking lot.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Hatcher Garden!

WOODLAND PARK, NJ, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkeley College announces the launch of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program through its School of Health Studies. The advanced degree is for nursing professionals interested in expanding their opportunities as nurse educators, managers and practitioners. The program, approved by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education in December 2021, has specialized concentrations in Nursing Leadership and Management, Nursing Education, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Public Health and Emergency Management Nursing. With this program approval, Berkeley College – New Jersey has the only Licensed Practical Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing (LPN-BSN-MSN) pathway program in the State of New Jersey.

“I am exceedingly pleased that Berkeley College – New Jersey’s Master of Science in Nursing degree program has received final approval from Dr. Brian Bridges, the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education,” said Marsha A. Pollard, PhD, Berkeley College Provost. “The MSN program, Berkeley College – New Jersey’s second Master’s-level program, is perfectly aligned with Berkeley’s mission, vision and strategic goals, and exemplifies how we support our students in their pursuit of academic and professional success.”

“The MSN program will offer rigorous skills and leadership training to prepare graduates for advancement in the nursing field,” said Eva Skuka, MD, PhD, Dean, Berkeley College School of Health Studies. “Students pursuing each concentration will be mentored by knowledgeable and supportive faculty, and will complete practicum hours in the field for immersive learning.”

The MSN program is offered on-site at the Woodland Park, NJ, campus.

Berkeley College offers New Jersey’s only Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The addition of the MSN program provides a direct pathway to a graduate degree.

Graduates of the Berkeley College MSN program will be qualified for roles in specialized clinical practice, administration and education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical and health services managers from 2020 to 2030 is expected to grow 32%.

Like all Berkeley College students, those pursuing an MSN degree will receive individualized student support services, including Academic Advisement, the Library, the Center for Academic Success, and other resources, including Career Services. Career Services offers free job counseling and career placement assistance to alumni.

“An MSN gives nurses so much more autonomy and expands their career options,” said Eleni Pellazgu, Professor, Nursing, Berkeley College School of Health Studies. “It can also provide the opportunity for more flexible hours, the ability to teach, manage and conduct research; to work in non-traditional settings, and so much more.”

More Information: To learn more about the MSN program, contact Colleen M. Fuller, Director, Admissions, MSN Program, at 973-200-1067 or 800-446-5400.

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan, NY, and in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report name Berkeley College (NJ) one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North in its 2022 and 2021 editions of the Best Colleges Survey. In 2021 Berkeley College (NJ) was also recognized for the first time as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among colleges in the region. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.

            Angela HarringtonBerkeley College973-200-1098angela-harringt@berkeleycollege.edu            

Those using the parks will need to follow guidelines including staying 6 feet apart at all times.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department has announced it will be moving to Phase IV and V of re-opening of parks and amenities on May 3.

The department has also updated guidelines for those who would like to use the park including staying six feet away from others and wearing a mask if coming in contact with staff.

Parks and Recreation guidelines to facilities re-opening:

The following parks will be re-opened with restrictions.

Community Centers: Greenview Park, Hyatt Park, Lorick Park, Pinehurst Park, ML King Park, Woodland Park, and Katheryn Bellfield Center

Hours of Operations:

Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday close at 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.-7 p.m. (MLK Park and Hyatt Park only)

Neighborhood Centers: St. Anna’s Park, Melrose Park, Emily Douglas Park, Heathwood Park, Hampton Park, S. Edisto Park, Sims Park and Busby

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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Art Center Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Youth Baseball: Modified youth baseball season to begin early May

Youth and Adult Summer Basketball leagues: Registration begins mid-April. League play starts the first week in June for youth and adults.

For all athletics information, please contact 803-563-4300 or 803-545-3113

Facility Reservation: Facility reservations to go into effect May 3, 2021. Modified occupancy will be followed according to Fire Marshall.

Summer Camp: Summer Camp will be postponed in the best interest of health and safety of our children at this time.

Pool Season: All outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend. (May 29, 2021)

Summer Concerts: Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park postponed until further notice in the best interest of health and safety of the public.

Specialty Camps: Golf Center and Columbia Tennis Center will remain as scheduled

Greenways: Remain open as already scheduled