Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Stavich Bike Trail Rehabilitation Grant
The county is applying for $661,458 from the state's Local Share Account program to rehab its county-owned bike trail, which draws visitors from Ohio and Pittsburgh who patronize local restaurants and businesses. This is the third straight year the planning office has applied; the first year was successful, last year was not.
Stavich Bike Trail lease extension
The county is chasing another $250,000 state grant to keep repairing its own bike trail — drainage and paving work across Union and Mahoning townships. Trail tourism matters here, and the county only spends its ~$37,500 match if the grant lands.
Flywheel Sports youth sports revitalization at Gaston Park
The county is transferring 26 long-held vacant lots near Gaston Park to the Redevelopment Authority so Flywheel Sports can buy them and expand its project — new court lighting, resurfaced tennis courts, and programming for at-risk youth. Grants of $100,000 and $20,000 are funding the work.
Quaker Falls Recreation Phase II Master Site Plan
The county is going after $25,000 in state grant money to reduce its own $36,000 share of the Quaker Falls recreation master site plan to just $11,000.
County Parks and Boat Launch Maintenance Contracting
The county is hiring contractors to mow, trim and collect trash at seven miles of the Stavage Pike Trail, West Park Nature Center, Quaker Falls, and five boat launches. Sealed bids are due March 2 and will be opened at the March 3 meeting.