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Politics & Government

New President, Vice President Are Named to the Frankfort Square Parks Department

Plus, two new commissioners are sworn in and the Department allocates funds for special projects.

We took a look at business conducted by the Frankfort Square Parks Department at Thursday's meeting. 

Two new commissioners were sworn in, Anthony Granata and Craig Maksymiak.

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President Pam Kohlbacher's term ended; a new president was named, former vice president Ken Blackburn. Dave Macek was named vice president.

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Work continues on the 191st Street Project. Trees have been planted but more landscaping is to be done.  The Department predicts a July 4th completion date.

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The Department allocated funds to turn one of their work vans into a moving advertisement for the Square Links Golf Course. They estimate a cost of $3,500-$4,800 for a van vehicle wrap.

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The splash park surface needs to be replaced with a new, anti-mold and mildew material. The Department hope to have the work completed in time to open the park Memorial Day weekend.

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