Lower Paxton watchdog, Oct. 2010

Below are highlights from recent Lower Paxton Township meetings:

Initial earth moving is expected to start soon in Brightbill Park for the Dauphin County Heroes Grove, a tribute to the county's military veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency responders. The tribute will feature an amphitheater in a one-acre grove donated by Lower Paxton Township near the Friendship Community Center.

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Township officials continued discussions on a proposed storm sewer project in Linglestown that could destroy a historic spring.

Property owner Michael Pinci presented documentation identifying the spring on his property as a historical site. After a heated discussion between Pinci and his neighbors, a township staff member offered a solution that appeared to satisfy all concerned.

The township is awaiting state approval to move forward with the revised plan.

CLICK HERE for background information.

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The township supervisors approved a bond refinancing that is expected to save $318,000.

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Work has begun on the 2011 township budget, and tentatively no property-tax increase is planned. A final draft budget will be reviewed at the Nov. 9 workshop meeting.

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CLICK HERE to review meeting recaps for all township meetings held in recent weeks.

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Information for this post was provided by Stray Winds Area Neighbors, better known as SWAN.