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Sunbury committee reviews parks master plan, J.R. Smith construction, tree-planting push and cemetery building concerns
Summary
Committee members heard a broad master‑plan update April 1 covering J.R. Smith Park construction, reservoir improvements, a T‑Mobile grant application for 'Play Pockets', Arbor Day tree plantings and a damaged marble building at Sunbury Memorial Park that staff may demolish while salvaging stone.
The Sunbury Parks & Recreation Committee on April 1 worked through its parks master plan and monthly updates, receiving reports on construction at J.R. Smith Park, reservoir improvements, grant activity and a city‑owned cemetery building in disrepair.
Staff said construction at J.R. Smith Park has begun and that the project team is coordinating utilities with contractor 2K General; Services Manager Jake flagged a wet spot that staff will evaluate to avoid placing new infrastructure over a potential subsurface problem. Staff expects to provide a more detailed schedule next month as parts and materials are ordered.
Committee members heard an overview of recent reservoir work — a walking…
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