Service worker describes daily upkeep at Amherst Park

Jul 9, 2026

Derek Chaney, a service worker at Amherst Park, told meeting attendees he and his crew maintain five parking lots, clean bathrooms and trash cans, cut grass, trim trees and prepare pavilions for weekend rentals, and said visitors’ appreciation motivates staff.

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Derek Chaney, a service worker at Amherst Park, described the day-to-day tasks that keep the park open and usable for visitors. "We got like 5 different parking lots out here where we keep the, parking lot clean," Chaney said, listing trash removal, mowing and vegetation trimming among routine duties.

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