IN Murrysville Spring 2014 | Page 45

T he Municipality welcomed the Blue Spruce Shoppes with the opening of Starbucks, SportsClips, Subway, Sincerely Yogurt, Moe’s, and the Goddard School. This exciting new retail development has something for everyone and is a welcome addition to the community. Furthermore, we look forward to the new stores and restaurants scheduled to open in 2014. In looking at other 2013 accomplishments for Murrysville that affect the entire Municipality, the Murrysville Community Library’s Children’s area expansion project was completed, the transition of Police dispatching services to Westmoreland County 911 was successful, and there are “no municipal tax increases,” which is great news in these tough economic times. Other notable accomplishments in Year 2013 include: • The formation of the Murrysville-Export Emergency Management Agency to serve residents of both communities. • Completion of the draft of the Comprehensive Plan, which will be presented to the public and Council in Spring 2014. • Acquisition of the Little Haymaker Field to make a parking lot for the Community Center. Began construction at Murrysville Community Park of three (3) Little League Fields and a concession facility. • Construction of Marquis Place Apartments, located behind Sheetz, including 118 apartments and club house. • New handicap-accessible decks at Townsend Park. • The paving and proper drainage of Logan Ferry Road, which is now part of the Municipality’s road system. • • • • Establishment of a new wetland area across Cline Hollow Road from the Giant Eagle supermarket. Installation of a new Observation Blind at the wetlands in Murrysville Community Park. Over 17,000 tons of asphalt was laid on Murrysville-maintained roads. An outstanding 2013 Community Day that hosted 3,500 guests for a day of fun-filled family activities and stunning fireworks in the evening. The Municipality of Murrysville is fortunate to have a professional, dedicated staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers to serve the community. We thank all the Murrysville service organizations and churches that continually provide for others. Without their generous outpouring, many needs would not be met. Murrysville’s residents are known for their volunteerism, so if you would like to share your free time and talent, there are many opportunities with the Municipality’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees and help is always needed and appreciated with the parks. For more information, please visit the Municipality’s website at www.murry