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Upper Hanover approves $5,000 toward Macoby Run Park StoryWalk; Rotary pursuing grant and match
Summary
The Board approved a $5,000 contribution to a proposed StoryWalk at Macoby Run Park; the Parks & Recreation Board estimates first-year costs at $10,000 and the Rotary Club is seeking a $2,500 grant and will match $2,500 if secured.
The Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors approved a $5,000 township contribution on March 10 to support a StoryWalk proposed for Macoby Run Park.
Parks and Recreation Board members Rosemary Porretti and Carol Leight presented a proposal for about 16 signs (two pages per sign) to display stories along a park path, with an intended rotation of four stories per year. The presenters said the Parks and Recreation Board would manage the signs and installations and would coordinate with township forces to install the signs in spring 2027. The Board noted the project’s estimated first-year cost of $10,000; the minutes say the Rotary Club is working with Parks & Recreation to secure a $2,500 grant and provide a $2,500 match.
Stefan Laessig moved to approve a $5,000 contribution, provided the Parks and Recreation Board return if additional funds are required; the motion carried 4-0.
What the minutes record
• Project scope: About 16 signs, two pages per sign; four stories per year; two copies of each story proposed.
• Budget: Estimated first-year cost $10,000; Township approved $5,000; the Rotary Club is pursuing a $2,500 grant and proposes a $2,500 match.
• Next steps: Parks and Recreation will manage the program, pursue grant funding and coordinate installation assistance with township forces (installation targeted for spring 2027).
