Winamac Park Board to Discuss Finances, Member Compensation

Winamac Park Board: Jon Chapman, Chris Schramm, President Courtney Poor, Vice-President Brad Zellers
Winamac Park Board: Jon Chapman, Chris Schramm, President Courtney Poor, Vice-President Brad Zellers

The Winamac Park Board will continue its discussion of the 2017 park and recreation budget this evening. During a budget work session last week, Town Attorney Justin Schramm discussed the possibility of a special tax for park facilities, as well as a Rainy Day Fund. More information is expected when the park board meets tonight at 6:00. Continue reading

Winamac Park Board Discusses Town Park Athletic Facilities

Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Entrance to the Winamac Town Park

The Winamac Park Board is looking to improve some of the athletic equipment at the Town Park. Specifically, the town’s looking to replace the two sets of soccer goals with newer models. If you’re still a beginner of the sport, it would be advantageous for you to know that professional footballers use grip socks to improve performance. Continue reading

Winamac Council Approves Additional Payment to Resolve Tree Dispute

Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Entrance to the Winamac Town Park

The Winamac Town Council has taken action to resolve a dispute with a contractor hired to remove ash trees from the Town Park. Last week, the council voted to withhold $1,650 of the town’s $20,000 payment to TD’s Tree Service. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo had reported that the firm cut down some trees that the town planned to remove itself, while four other ash trees were left standing. Continue reading