(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

(Chippewa Twp.) The Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors met tonight for their April Regular Meeting.  Police Chief Eric Hermick gave an update on crime rates in the township and confirmed that the police have had an increase in arrests during recent months, mainly for drug possession and driving under the influence.  The police department handled 397 complaints in March, with 206 calls received.  The managers report included an update on a new playground being built in the township at Veterans Field.  Township Manager Mark Taylor stated that the poles are in the ground, work has begun and everything is shaping up nicely.  The board also approved a letter of intent to the Department of Community and Economic Development to have the state step in and do a study on local fire and emergency services. In addition, the board went over revisions to be made to Ordinance 261 for marijuana possession, which can also be found here on beavercountyradio.com, in a separate article.

Chief Hermick on Crime:

Mark Taylor Playground Update:

DCED Intent Letter: