Politics & Government
Swimmer to Improve Lower Mac Pool for Eagle Scout Project
Robert Ross of Boy Scout Troop 131 received approval from Lower Macungie commissioners to upgrade a storage facility at the Lower Mac pool to keep swim team equipment safe.
A teen swimmer received approval from the Lower Macungie Township commissioners to upgrade a storage facility at the township pool as his Eagle Scout project.
At last week's commissioners meeting, Robert Ross of Boy Scout Troop 131 showed the board his plans to alter a storage facility so the Lazer swim team can keep equipment safe there. The township's Parks and Recreation Department will pay $485 for the improvements.
“It’s good to see young people come before us doing good, positive actions," said Roger C. Reis, president of the commissioners. “We need more of them.”
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In other business:
* Edward Winfield, owner of the the landscaping company, Estate Maintenance, received conditional approval to move his business to 7457 Industrial Park Way in the township.
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It is currently located on Alburtis Road, according to a development plan by Barry Isett and Associates, architect.
The new location will include offices and spaces for trucks and topsoil, said Chris Williams, a spokesman for Winfield.
Winfield’s approval will only be deemed final if he meets certain conditions within 90 days, the commissioners said.
* Commissioners approved Stephanie Yothers to fill a vacancy as township treasurer left by the death of her husband, Darryl V. Yothers on Nov. 26. She has been recently acting as the deputy treasurer and will fill the treasurer spot until Jan. 6, 2014.