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Longswamp parks commission approves event spending, highlights pavilion and parking repairs
Summary
The Longswamp Township Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 21 approved small event expenditures (a $63.94 post-payment and up to $300 in pre-approved supplies), set dates for several community events, and discussed needed repairs and a Lion’s Club fundraising interest for a bandshell at Hunsicker’s Grove.
The Longswamp Township Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 21 approved small event expenditures, finalized dates for community activities through mid‑2026 and flagged maintenance needs for township park facilities.
At a meeting that opened at 8:05 p.m., secretary Kristina DiGiampaolo summarized recent programs and prompted several motions. The commission approved a post-payment of $63.94 for bingo cards used at the Great Pumpkin Hunt (motion: 1st Kristina DiGiampaolo, 2nd Tyrene; vote tally not specified). The board also pre‑approved up to $300 for supplies for the Dec. 6 Christmas Tree Lighting (motion: 1st Kristina DiGiampaolo, 2nd Tyrene; vote tally not specified). The minutes record the supplies planned for purchase to support holiday and community events, including hot chocolate, candy, coloring books, ice cream ingredients, paper utensils and baked goods.
The supervisor reported the township budget will be reviewed by December and identified two facility priorities: repairing and paving the parking lot and fixing the pavilion roof. The supervisor also said the Lion’s Club has expressed interest in fundraising to install a bandshell at Hunsicker’s Grove; no formal agreement or funding commitment was recorded.
Commissioners and staff recorded dates for upcoming activities: the Topton Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31; rock‑painting events on Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March 21, 2026; an Egg Hunt on March 28, 2026; and SwampFest on June 13, 2026, for which vendor booking has begun. Youth league reports for BYBA, BGSL and soccer were recorded as none.
No public comments were recorded during the meeting, and the monthly financial report was not provided (not specified in the minutes). The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2025.
Actions recorded in the minutes include approval of payment for bingo cards ($63.94), pre‑approval of up to $300 for Christmas Tree Lighting supplies, and a motion to adjourn. Vote tallies or roll‑call results were not specified in the minutes for these motions.
