Oct 23, 2012 2 min read

McMURRAY – Peterswood Park in Peters Township has undergone an extensive expansion that includes new artificial turf, several playing fields, a concession stand and restrooms.But there will soon be another addition that the average park visitor may miss.Michele Harmel, director of the township’s Parks and Recreation Department, told township council Monday that the board recently recommended adding a second flagpole in the upper part of the park. The pole and flag will be all-weather and will be illuminated. The other flagpole in the lower section of the park was originally maintained by various sports associations and was taken over by the rec department, Harmel said. Adding the new pole and flag will be discussed at length during budget hearings.The rec board also recommended increasing fees for residents and nonresidents for fields in the park. The fees will be discussed during budget hearings.In other action Monday, council:n Granted extensions to July 15 to the developers of Orchard Hill 1 and Anthony Farms to install the top wearing course of asphalt.n Accepted the final phase of the Great Meadows Plan that includes remaining portions of Sutherland and Scenic Ridge drives, and easements, open space, and storm and sanitary sewers.n Accepted easements in Orchard Hill 1.n Accepted fuel bids through SHACOG for gasoline and diesel fuel. Three bids were received, with the lowest bidder being Reed Oil, with distribution in Coraopolis. The township is expected to use 32,000 gallons of gasoline and 21,500 gallons of diesel fuel.n Authorized a change order adding a third project to the current storm sewer contract with El Grande Industries. The township budgeted $200,000 for the total sewer upgrade project, but the bids came in under budget. As a result, council agreed to spend $24,285 on the project to replace pipes and inlets on Squire Lane.Next regular meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12.