Montgomery Borough has recently announced that it had to close the skate

park due to safety concerns. The ramps are mounted on a surface that

has become too worn out and something needs to be done about it.

However, the Borough is looking for suggestions about what to do with

the space. The skate park has been there for nearly a decade and a half,

but they are wondering if skateboarding is a trend that has waned in

popularity and the area could be better used. Previously the skate park

had been a tennis court. In decades past, the tennis court was

intentionally flooded during the winter and turned into an ice skating

rink.

If you have any thoughts or input about what to do, the Borough and the

Community Development Corp want to hear from you. You will have some

opportunities to share your thoughts at the Community Development Corp

meeting on Thursday, June 28th at 6 p.m. The group is meeting at the

park and everybody is welcome to attend.

You can also share your thoughts at the upcoming Borough meeting on

Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m.

So put on your thinking caps. What would you want to do with the space?

THOT “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always

been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry

James

Please visit SummerAlive.org for information on the Summer Alive program

for Montgomery youths. They provide breakfast and lunch, and many

opportunities for children and teenagers to play, learn, and grow.

If you are on Facebook, please “Like” the Montgomery Emergency

Management Agency page to get timely updates about weather emergencies

and concerns. With the unpredictable weather that summer brings, it’s

best to be informed about potential storms and flooding.

If you are interested in the joining the Montgomery Lions Club, please

contact Roger McRae at (570) 971-2825.

Orders for Hometown Hero Banners are being accepted until August. Forms

are available at Montgomery Borough Office, the Clinton Township Office,

and Montgomery Weis Market.

Montgomery events

Weds. June 27 The Montgomery Area Public Library will have a Rock Show

Runway Family Program at the library from 2-3 p.m. Please preregister by

calling the library at 547-6212.

Thurs. June 28 The Community Development Corp will be meeting at

Montgomery Park at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Fri. June 29 A Teen Musical Art program will be held at the library

from 3-4 p.m. Ages 12-17 are invited to participate. Please

preregister.

Sun. July 1 There will be an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Oak Grove

Community Center from 8-11 a.m. They will be serving French toast,

pancakes, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, fried potatoes,

toast, fruit, and beverages.

Tues. July 3 Fireworks will begin at dusk at the carnival grounds.

Weds. July 4 Happy Independence Day! Celebrate and be thankful for our

wonderful nation.

Mon. July 9 The Clinton Township Supervisors will meet at the Municipal

Building at 6:30 pm.