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On the record – Howland

WHAT: Park commissioner meeting Thursday

PRESENT: Jessica Gault, Al Seman and Shawn Pompelia

The board:

• Discussed projects for 2019, including fundraising for a new Tiger Town to be located near the entrance of the park. The rubber mulch at the old Tiger Town will be taken to Morgandale Park for its playground. Repairs and improvements are planned for all parks;

• Reported fundraising is at $230,000 for the new Tiger Town project, with a goal of $400,000. Those wanting to make donations to the project can call 330-565-2201;

• Set meetings 11 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the park meeting building;

• Reviewed 2018 projects that included refurbishing and painting the percola at township park; placement of decorative stones in the park; painting of park sign by local Boy Scouts; new picnic tables built by local scouts; and raised community garden, water fountain and sidewalk at Bolindale Park.

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