The Hellertown Borough Council moved through a packed agenda its May 18 meeting. The borough formally accepted a $100,000 bequest earmarked for Dimmick Park and announced spring yard waste collection information.
$100,000 Muschlitz Bequest for Dimmick Park
The headline item of the night thanked the Estate of Benjamin and Sandra Muschlitz for a $100,000 bequest to the borough. Under the resolution, the funds are designated for the Parks Department to purchase “decorative, usable items” for Dimmick Park, including benches, tables and ornamental fixtures–anything that improves accessibility, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
Borough Manager Cathy Hartranft told council the estate placed one condition on the gift: the money cannot be spent on playground equipment.
“The estate has donated $100,000 to Dimmick Park beautification, exclusive of playground equipment,” Hartranft said. “That was the only caveat there. So we’ve actually opened up an account, the money is in there, and we’ll be wanting to discuss further with council.”…