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Economy plans playground upgrades, holiday decorations and a new swing; trustees’ $7–8K Lion’s-building spending draws questions
Summary
Council allocated park funds and discussed playground purchases (including an $850 swing) and holiday decorations. Trustees have spent about $7,000–8,000 on a Lion’s building remodel, prompting some residents to question prioritization of gym improvements.
The Economy Town Council reviewed community events, park improvements and building projects at its Nov. 12 meeting.
The minutes list a $3,000 park budget that must be spent by Jan. 1, 2026; the clerk said planned purchases include treated lumber for a swing frame estimated at $850 and supplies for hopscotch and foursquare. The council confirmed community groups such as the National Honor Society and Boy Scouts will assist with maintenance and painting tasks.
The board also discussed holiday decorations: five flag poles and a mix of Christmas-style and American flags, options for weighted hems to prevent flag wrapping, and potential solar lighting for poles. Members suggested putting decorations up shortly after Thanksgiving.
Separately, attendees raised questions about trustees’ recent spending. The minutes note trustees spent roughly $7,000–8,000 remodeling a local Lion’s building, which led some residents to complain the money should instead go toward gym improvements. Trustees said they plan to apply for a foundation grant to finish siding the gym and potentially hire artists to complete a wood-like exterior if sufficient funds are secured.
Amy Appshshire was named in the minutes as the organizer of the annual kids’ Christmas shopping event; no contested votes or formal actions on the park purchases were recorded at the meeting.
