NEW CITY - Sean Patrick Doherty became the newest Eagle Scout in Troop 78 at a ceremony at the American Legion on April 24. Clarkstown town Supervisor George Hoehmann said he was honored to attend along with Councilwoman Valerie Moldow.
Freeport Council will vote Monday on whether to pursue state grant funds to turn the James E. Swartz Memorial Field into a community recreation area. The borough could receive up to $90,000 in grant funds, with a $20,000 commitment of taxpayer money.
If passed, the bill, HR 4871, would initiate a three-year study looking into the effects of adding the land to the national rec area. After the study is complete, the results will be released, and there will be public hearings to see if people support ...
The popular Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area in western Douglas County will undergo some improvements this year. The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District board of directors gave approval Thursday at its monthly meeting for a $136,800 ...
Two grants that Butler Township seeks would pay for a concession stand and accessible playground at Freedom Park and stop flooding on Saams Road. In one application, the township asks for $585,000 from the state to continue developing Freedom Park.
The town must match $192,500 in state funds for the $385,000 project. Supervisor Mike Marnell said the town's share will come from the tax levy. The tennis courts are approaching 30-years-old, Marnell said. “They're frayed and cracked. They were ...