Jacob Keiter, Reporter
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 5th was a rather lengthy one. In regards to the Grantville Fire Company’s intention on purchasing a new fire apparatus, at the moment no final deal has been met. The fire company recently met with a sales representative who informed them that if the purchase was not made by May 1st there is a potential risk of a dramatic price increase.
Also mentioned that if a confirmation were to be made on the equipment, there is an estimated 22-24 month wait period for delivery of the rig, and no payment will be made until the initial delivery. Future discussions will be held to determine if it is more beneficial to lease the new vehicle for fifteen years, or purchase it with funding from the municipality
.Fort Indiantown Gap continues to remain the number one National Guard training base in the nation. With over 31,000 troops already entering the area already in the 2022 year. The Gap, is currently the last remaining army station without guard gates at the entrance and exit of the grounds, until now. There is a current construction project going on by the Schitt’s Creek entrance of the base that is expected to be completed by November 2022.
Phase two of the construction project will be an eastside gate on Fisher Avenue towards Lickdale.These gates will prevent public access from driving through the gap, and there are current roadmaps being constructed that will be appropriate for the public. The Gap has recently finished construction for a Keystone State Challenge program. This program is for troubled teenagers aged 16-18 to attend a hybrid of educational and basic training courses to help straighten their lives out.
The inaugural class will begin in July and will last six months.The East Hanover Township Parks and Recreation Board was recently awarded three grants to help further develop the community playground and nature trail. Due to the time consumption and lack of personnel the Parks and Rec board has asked if they could decline the Nature Park Master Plan grant, so that they can focus on other projects. The Board of Supervisors had a 4-1 vote on the matter with Michael Yingling opposing the matter to turn down the grant.
Author: Amaury Abreu
