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Meeting Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for May 19, 2025
The Frankfort Township Board approved a 2.5% cost-of-living raise for its employees and discussed several major projects at its meeting on Monday, May 19. Supervisor Nick George announced that the township is continuing to remodel its Autumn Valley Senior Housing units, upgrading its maintenance garage, and preparing to seek bids for a new food pantry.…
Read MoreNew Frankfort Square Park Board Takes Helm Amid Strong Financials, Maksymiak and Moore Elected Leaders
The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners seated four new members and re-elected its leadership during a productive annual organizational meeting on May 15, all while celebrating a robust financial position that saw the district’s funds grow by $850,000 over the past fiscal year. Craig Maksymiak and Denis Moore were unanimously re-elected to serve…
Read MorePark District Awards Eight Scholarships to Lincoln-Way East Seniors
The Frankfort Square Park District awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight graduating seniors from Lincoln-Way East High School at the school’s Community Scholarship Night on May 7. Park Board Commissioners Frank Florentine and Phil Cherry represented the district at the event, presenting checks to the students. This year’s recipients are Addison Blievernicht, Samantha Lewandowski, Olivia Meister,…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Frankfort Square Park District for May 15, 2025
At its annual organizational meeting, the Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners swore in four members, re-elected its leadership, and reviewed its strong end-of-year financial report. The district’s funds grew by $850,000 over the past fiscal year, closing with a balance of nearly $3.2 million. Craig Maksymiak and Denis Moore were re-elected as board…
Read MoreFrankfort Park District Reorganizes Board, Explores Options for Tax-Impacting Projects
FRANKFORT – The Frankfort Park District Board seated its re-elected members, reorganized its leadership, and approved its new annual budget on Tuesday, while also revealing it is actively exploring options for a major future project that would likely require a tax increase. During its May 13 meeting, the board discussed how to best present several…
Read MoreAging Sara Park Building Poses Challenge for Park District
The Frankfort Park District is grappling with how to address the deteriorating Sara Park building, whose roof is in “bad shape” and whose location within a flood plain complicates any potential replacement. The issue was discussed as part of the Building and Grounds report at the park district’s May 13 board meeting. Superintendent Edward Newton’s…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Frankfort Park District Board for May 13, 2025
The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership team for a new term and approved its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget at its meeting on Tuesday. The board also engaged in a detailed discussion about future capital projects and their potential impact on taxpayers, preparing options to present to residents at an upcoming open…
Read MoreFrankfort Square Park District Approves Budget Amid County Tax Adjustment, Funds Major Projects
The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved its operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year during its April 17 meeting, earmarking funds for major ongoing projects and a new slate of capital improvements valued at $122,000. The balanced corporate budget, totaling $4,975,448, was adopted following a presentation by Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski,…
Read MoreFour New Commissioners to Join Frankfort Square Park District Board in May
Four newly elected commissioners are set to join the Frankfort Square Park District Board in May, following the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski formally congratulated Lauren Breedlove, Frank Florentine, Joseph King, and Denis Moore on their successful elections during the board’s April 17 meeting. Florentine, King, and Moore were present at…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Frankfort Square Park District for April 17, 2025
The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners met on April 17 to approve its annual budget, discuss new projects, and hear departmental updates. The district approved a nearly $5 million corporate budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which will fund ongoing work at Hunter Prairie Park and The Square, as well as a new…
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