What wS the park called before Nasman Park?

sherrye Hawkins | Oct 10, 2018 | Category: Park in Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ

Naaman Williams Park - All questions

Address: Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Epic God Lux | Oct 10, 2018

The name of the park prior to the name change was Hamilton Park. Lt. Williams served as the first African American police officer to serve the Township of Franklin. Williams served from 1949 to 1976, he also was a member of Franklin Township Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 154. Williams was also an active civic leader who volunteered for many activities through First Baptist Church, focusing on professional and youth activities.  Naaman Williams was appointed to a full-time position in 1956, making him only the 2nd full-time officer in Franklin’s history," Williams' great granddaughter, Jonique Wadday said. "He was a lieutenant with the department when he retired. He gracefully passed away on May 30th, 1982.  A few months later, what was once Hamilton Park, was officially dedicated in his honor as Naaman Williams Memorial Park."

CECILIA ROD (CCR Pictures) | Oct 10, 2018

I don't know I will like to know too :)

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