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Forest Park leaders outline road work, parks upgrades, hiring events and community programs
Summary
Public Works and Parks reported sidewalk and landscaping completions and upcoming detours; police announced hiring and community events; recreation suspended activities tonight after a chemical spill and will open warming stations as temperatures drop.
Public Works Director Matthews reported several near-complete and ongoing projects across Forest Park: pavilion upgrades at Theater Park are finished, Forest Parkway landscaping is complete, the Linda Ways sidewalk is 99% done, and a storm drainage installation on West Street will close the roadway for about two weeks while crews finish work. Matthews also said contractors will implement a five-day detour at South Avenue and Cherry Street for water-line work.
Police Captain Whitehead announced outreach and staffing efforts including a “Coffee with the Chief” on Jan. 26 (10–11 a.m. at Chick-fil-A) and a…
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