April Up Date: The work at the park has been slow and is still only partly completed. The bridges have been installed, the band stand repaired, the trees are ready for planting and the finishing of the drains and walkway will be completed as soon as possible.
By-laws have been updated and are posted so that members may view the final version which will be approved at the May meeting.
The newsletter is being finalized for distribution shortly.
The 250th anniversary committee has been active in contacting groups regarding the celebration and already things are being planned, a commissioned play by Malcolm Calloway to be performed at The Playhouse and the Turncoat Victory will again be staged.
The annual meeting is May 9, at the Chester United Baptist Church at 7:30 P.M.
February Up Date:
A public power point presentation was made given in November to inform the local community about the plans for the park and Lordly House.
Planning is under way for the 250th anniversary celebrations in 2009
Support for the restoration of Lordly House as the focal point of the 250th celebration has been received from across the municipality.
Presentations have been given to many groups including Municipal Council and the Village of Chester.
The heating system at the station has been filled with antifreeze.
A new programable thermostat has been installed at the station.
Four new windows have been installed at the station.
A collapsed dry well near the pump shed has been filled in.
The whistle stop building at the station is nearly complete.
The survey of the station property has been completed.
We have added another section along the trail and on the south side to the property we now lease at the station. This contains an old orchard and the location of the water tower for the station.
Brad Armstrong has been active clearing the wet land area and developing trails as well as general clean up of dead falls and bushes.
The installation of the French drains at the park is under way subject to weather condition.
Benches have been ordered and signs will be ready for installation.
Application has been made for a grant to cover the cost of a stragetic/business plan.
By-law have been updated and will be presented at the annual meeting for approval.