Lebanon parks director reports new projects, volunteer surge and funding steps at October meeting

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At the October meeting of the Lebanon Board of Park Commissioners, the parks director reported on facility repairs and bids, volunteer work by Eli Lilly, a $10,000 solid-waste grant for the dog park, dog-park registration counts and pending funding for a roof project; the board approved claims and prior minutes.

John, the parks director, told the Lebanon Board of Park Commissioners at its October meeting that the parks department has several active projects and pending funding steps for infrastructure work while continuing to host large volunteer efforts and community events.

The director said the Thompson Street building at Abner Longley has been demolished on the south side and had new asphalt installed on the north side; the department is awaiting a reimbursement from the utility tied to the Grant Street phase 2 project before paying for an exterior roof and finishing work. "The building is secured," John said, and "the building restoration will probably be the spring starting in 2026." He said staff has seeded the demo area and stored seasonal equipment there.

The department has put the perimeter path and lighting package around Abner Longley out for bid; John said bids will be opened around Oct. 13 or Oct. 15 and that the project likely will move forward next spring. He described work done on the Big Four…

Lebanon parks director reports new projects, volunteer surge and funding steps at October meeting

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