Seal Coating Completed on Roads in Greenfield

Seal coating has been completed on Left Hand Gap Road, Railroad Street, Wees Road, and Athletic Field Drive, reported Jordan Oldham, Greenfield Township board chair and road foreman. Oldham said he was “pretty happy with the way they turned out.”

The road crew plans to install new pipe and catch basins along Reed Street in Sproul as part of a long-term plan to improve stormwater drainage in the area.

The Sandy Allison Memorial Butterfly and Pollinator Garden is open at the Claysburg Area Community Park. The recently installed garden contains butterfly-shaped benches, various pollinator plants, and signage describing the importance of pollinators.

A redevelopment plan for the Sarah Furnace Mansion received conditional approval from the board at their June meeting.

A land development plan to place four semi-permanent recreational vehicles at the Greenfield Township Commons for seasonal rental received conditional approval at the July meeting.

The township board held a special meeting in mid-June to address nuisance complaints about several properties in the township. When asked by residents for an update at the board’s July meeting, Ronald Sharkey, police chief, stated that the property issues are being addressed through the court system. There is no specific time table for resolution.

During the township’s annual clean-up day in April, 34,660 pounds of metal waste and 21 tons of other waste were collected, Oldham reported. In addition, township residents dropped off 170 tires and 235 pounds of batteries. All food and refreshments for the day were provided by the Salvation Army.

The American Legion Region 7 Baseball Tournament will be held at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School field from July 20 to 24.

Claysburg Community Days is scheduled for August 10 and 11 at Claysburg Area Community Park.