Claysburg Community Park Butterfly Garden Plans to Move Ahead with Township Support

The Greenfield Township board of supervisors reviewed a proposal to create a butterfly garden at the Claysburg Community Park during their Nov. 8 meeting. Rich Allison would like to develop the project in memory of his wife, Sandy Allison.

The donated garden would include three benches, flower plantings and information about butterflies. Allison suggested the garden be located near the recently installed music garden.

Supervisors were supportive of the plan. Jordan Oldham, board chair and road foreman, planned to meet with Allison to discuss the details and ensure the benches would be properly anchored. If it is determined the township would incur any material costs for the project, it will first be brought before the board.

The board passed a resolution enabling the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company to apply for a $600,000 grant through the Commonwealth Finance Authority. If received, the funds would be used towards the purchase of a tanker.

Board members voted to purchase four new tires for a township tractor at a cost not to exceed $2,500.

Ron Sharkey, police chief, reported receiving complaints about speeding on several township roadways, primarily where the speed limit is 55 mph. Supervisors agreed to write a letter to PennDOT requesting the department consider conducting speed studies on Ski Gap, Cottontown, Lower Claar, Locust Hollow and Polecat Hollow roads.

The police department reported receiving 107 calls for service during the month of October.

The board moved to make a contribution to the Blair County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation.