NEWARK, NJ — Work has begun on a $2.53 million "modernization" of a baseball field at Weequahic Park in Newark, county officials announced last week.

Essex County is partnering with Rutgers University in Newark to update the field, which will become the home field of the Rutgers University-Newark Scarlet Raiders men's baseball team.

The field will also be made available to local high school and recreation programs, Essex County officials said.