(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Though a relatively brief work session took place on September 11, it was not without importance.

After a brief moment of silence to honor those lives lost on 9/11/01, the Commissioners heard an update in regards to the damage done at Economy Park from Public Works director Dan Colville. Colville said that the damage was repaired:

 

Parks & Recreation director Tim Ishman was not present at the work session Wednesday.

Then attention got shifted towards the end of the meeting to the Conservation District, whose budget cuts have led to reports concerning the future of the Maple Syrup Festival in Beaver County. Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp spoke his thoughts in regards to these issues:

 

Overall, Camp doesn’t see the future of the Syrup Festival in any major jeopardy:

 

The Commissioners also took a few seconds to celebrate one of their own, as Commissioner Tony Amadio celebrated his 68th birthday.

The bi-weekly public meeting is scheduled for September 12th at 10:00 AM.