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Residents press Worcester supervisors for open-space follow‑through, athletic fields

Worcester Township Board of Supervisors · July 16, 2025

Summary

Resident Bill McGrane criticized limited progress on open‑space initiatives and the Fisher Road property; Chair DeLello said a failed grant had shifted work to the Planning Commission and instructed the Manager to "break the project into manageable phases."

At the July 16 meeting, resident Bill McGrane criticized the apparent lack of follow-through on open-space initiatives assigned to the Planning Commission, citing evaluation of Township-owned land and the Fisher Road property. Chair Rick DeLello acknowledged delays after a failed grant application and said he had instructed the Manager to "break the project into manageable phases." Vice Chair Lou Betz reiterated support for enhanced open-space planning and emphasized the need for more structured execution.

The Board also discussed growing demand for athletic fields and the potential for collaboration with the local school district, which supervisors said has been limited in recent months. The Board agreed to continue evaluating field-usage data and coordinate with the Planning Commission on next steps.

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