Park work moving forward; bridge to be painted by volunteers
By Donald McBrayer
The Heyworth/Mason Park & Trail Project is seeing good progress and more is coming according to Project Coordinator Adele Douglas. Douglass updated the Town Board on the Heyworth/Mason Park & Trails progress at Monday’s Town Board Meeting.
“There’s a big list of little things to do”, Douglas said. That list includes replacing boulders at the trail entrance that have been moved by vandals allowing access for dirt bikes & ATVs. “It won’t take long to rip the new lawns to shreds.” Town Councilor Brandy McDonald expressed reluctance to blocking the access with boulders. “I’d hate to see someone come through there on a dirt bike at night and hit a boulder doing 55.” After some discussion it was determined that warning signs, and reflective paint could be used to warn potential trespassers.
Douglas also reported that the parking areas are completed and striped. Platforms are poured for benches & the interpretive signs. Prices for steel benches are being considered and Douglas will be looking for local donations to help pay for them. She also stated the interpretive signs are completed and the pedestals are in place. The signs and benches will be installed in the spring. An update on the construction of picnic tables, the placement of lighting, the road sign being constructed and donated by James Kirby, and the steel bridge inspection also indicated that project completion was in sight.
Douglas informed the board that Don & Kara McBrayer are gathering a volunteer group to paint the Main Street Bridge in hopes to rid the graffiti problem there. Mr. McBrayer informed the Board that several people have offered to help.He said he would keep the board informed as they make plans to “clean up the mess.” NYSDOT has given permission to paint the bridge and the paint is being supplied by NYSDOT. The painting will begin in the spring.
“The installation of the Dog Park fence, and construction of the connector trail will pretty much wrap it up,” Douglas concluded. Work on the entire project should be completed sometime early next summer.
Posted: October 25th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.