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FORT JENNINGS — The Fort Jennings Branch Library was abuzz with village council’s discussion of plans to begin scheduling construction and maintenance at the park in conjunction with preparing for this summer’s Fort Fest taking place Aug. 16 - 18.

Park Board member Derek Kaverman reported that he was approached by the Boy Scouts about the shelterhouse renovations and other improvements. Mayor Jim Smith spoke with both Kaverman and village maintenance supervisor Ted Wrasman about other improvements at the park, including tree removal and tree pruning. The trees will have to be identified and marked with green spray paint before work begins.

“There are loose branches from storm damage,” Wrasman explained. “We should do it before the ground gets soft.”

“We exhausted the insurance and FEMA money,” Smith stated. “Anything we do, we have to pay for it.”

Additionally, Smith described some pear trees close to his office that would need to be cut down.

Smith also asked Kaverman about the Purple Heart Celebration and if he or the committee had any good ideas.