Morea Park upgrades underway

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - New playground equipment at the Morea Park is seen on Feb. 17, 2023.

MOREA – Upgrades are underway at the Morea Park, thanks to a $45,000 grant, Mahanoy Township supervisors said at last week’s meeting.

New playground equipment has been installed and site work continues at the park.

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Caution tape surrounds brand-new playground equipment at Morea Park on Feb. 17, 2023.

Supervisors Chairman Ted Styka said the project is expected to wrap up in the spring with the installation of a new parking area and access paths.

In other business, supervisors provided an update on a new police vehicle.

A Chevrolet Tahoe is currently being upfitted to replace the Mahanoy Township Police Department’s 2017 Ford Explorer, which Styka said was totalled in a vehicle accident.

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