Ross Township Sustainability News and Programs Continued
SUMMER COOL-DOWN OPTIONS
Warmer weather is coming soon ! Although Ross does not operate its own pool , we can suggest three options : Bellevue Municipal Pool , North Park Pool , & Valley Brook Swim Club . Ross will again participate with Bellevue Pool to offer resident rates for Ross residents . North Park ( Allegheny County funded ) Pool remains an excellent family value !
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ROSS TOWNSHIP NEWS
“ During the summer , I kept in contact with Lana Mazur and Eloise Peet to keep up with watering and weeding ,” Miller said .
The first harvest was in July . “ We did a second planting in July of green peppers and hot peppers ” over the course of three different days , Commissioner Mazur said .
“ The biggest harvest ,” she said , “ was the green peppers , zucchini , squash and tomatoes .”
“ My favorite part of the project ,” Miller said , “ was actually a couple weeks after it was done , when I saw the garden starting to grow . This made me realize that my volunteers and I had really done something special .”
The produce that was grown from the community garden was donated to the North Hills Food Bank . The seeds that are sown in the community garden became food for the members of our community who rely on our food bank donations . A seed planted in April became healthy , fresh dinner for a child in our community in September ; that child is the “ seed ” planted in our community that will grow and flourish into Ross Township ’ s future .
Michael Miller said , “. I am grateful to their [ Commissioner Mazur , Parks Director Peet and the Congregation at Christ Lutheran Church ] support and for the support of Troop 368 , my family , and my friends who all helped me with my project .”
You have the opportunity to be the helping hands that foster the growth of our seeds ! If you would like to become part of Ross Township ’ s Community Garden Team , please call Commissioner Lana Mazur at 412.400.3444 .
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One of the objectives of the committee is to identify corridors in Ross that would most benefit from sidewalks and bike-friendly improvements . The committee will also research potential signage , lane marking and lighting improvements that may contribute to increased bike travel safety .
If you would like to be informed of the committee ’ s progress or contribute to the planning process , please contact Commissioner Shaffer at commward8 @ ross . pa . us .