City Briefs

Library deck improvements move ahead

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to accepting a $67,000 state grant to improve the deck at the Shelton Timberland Library.

The council can make the move official with a vote at its April 2 meeting.

According to the city report, the city in April 2022 applied for a state Department of Commerce Library Capital Improvement Program grant. The city asked for $70,000 for the deck project and received $67,900.

The city has budgeted $140,000 for the project. Along with the state grant, the city will use $23,000 from its general fund, $24,000 from the library endowment fund and $23,000 from Timberland Regional Library.

The project calls for the removal of the waterproof membrane that covers the wood-framed deck and wood safety railings to expose the deck sheeting and structure. The sheeting and structure affected by rot, due to water intrusion, will be removed and repaired.

A waterproof membrane and steel safety railing will be installed to meet building and safety codes and "provide a more aesthetically pleasing public space," according to the report, "The deck railings are necessary to provide public use and are less obstructive to views both into and out of the deck."

Angleside water project gets first vote

Better water pressure in the Angelside area could be on its way after the Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to accepting a $1.8 million grant from the state Department of Commerce.

The council can make the move official with a vote at its April 2 meeting.

The money will be used to design and construct water infrastructure improvements in the Angelside pressure zone. According to the city report, the city last year became aware of some potential deficiencies in water pressure and storage issues within the pressure zone's reservoir.

City's newest park opens on Northcliff

Northcliff Neighborhood Park, the City of Shelton's newest park, officially opened March 16.

The 1.75-acre neighborhood park was designed by the city to primarily serve the residents of Terrace Heights, Barnhard Street, Jones Street and Northcliff Road.

The playground has climbing features, a slide and a Spinami. There are no parking spots for vehicles.

"We hope everyone enjoys our new Northcliff Neighborhood Park," Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jordanne Krumpols said in a news release. "We want to thank all of the volunteers, donors, residents and community groups for their tireless efforts and support of this project."