East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

Press Release
East Schodack Fire Co.
Route 150, East Schodack, NY

Date: January 10, 2011

East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

    The East Schodack Fire Co. has made a donation to support a project to install a second pedestrian walkway bridge at the Schodack Town Park, fire company officials announced.

    The fire company decided to donate $500 to the bridge project, following discussion by members of the company. The park is located a short distance from the fire company on State Route 150.

    An Election Day dinner and bake sale generated the proceeds being used by the fire company to support the bridge project, said East Schodack Fire Co. President Ali Signer. Other funds from the Election Day dinner and bake sale will be used to support a department scholarship fund.

    “We are thrilled to be able to support this project and put this money back into the community. Many of our members and neighbors use the park, and we are excited to help make this improvement possible,” said Signer.

    The town has been seeking donations from the community to help with the placement of the bridge. Local businesses also donated labor to help install the second bridge.

    The project to install the second bridge was organized by businessman Lou Spada, with assistance from town employees and local businesses.

    The Town Park is situated between Poyneer Road and State Route 150 and features hiking trails, a small playground, athletic fields, nature areas and a picnic pavilion. The Moordener Kill runs through the park, which is used to host summer concerts sponsored by the town.

    The Town Park was founded in the 1990s with strong support from the community. Volunteers who helped create the park included members of the town Highway Department, with support from local government and town businesses.