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Parks and museums report progress: Deauville Island planning, Emerson Park events and museum facility work underway
Summary
Parks & Trails reported multiple projects at Emerson Park (driveway edits, pavilion HVAC, reservation system testing) and Friends of Emerson Park fundraising work; the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural Museum is completing building repairs and scheduling programs, and Sterling Nature Center outlined exhibits and a $2,500 donation.
Parks & Trails Director Doug Dello Stritto updated the committee on multiple Emerson Park projects including driveway plan edits, Merry-Go-Round roof repair design, pavilion HVAC control replacement, reservation system payment integration testing, and commencement of an entrance and drop-off design. The Friends of Emerson Park are pursuing fundraising, applied to the Cayuga County Community Fund, and reported an Easter Egg Hunt with more than 1,000 participants.
Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural Museum staff reported building maintenance (siding, ramps, lighting, heat pump) and a slate of upcoming public programs and school tours. Sterling Nature Center outlined summer exhibits, programming, and noted a $2,500 unrestricted donation; the center also reported social media follower counts and ongoing volunteer involvement.
