ATHOL – As most people in the Athol area know, the Open Space and Recreation Commission is working on improvements for the “hidden jewel” that is Silver Lake Park. Landscape planning and improvements to the entrance, making it wider and safer for pedestrians, are being considered among many other family-focused picnicking, barbecuing and playing areas.
While enjoying fishing near the pavilion, a member of the local Marine Corps League noticed that the woodwork in this structure was thoroughly weathered. After realizing that this pavilion had been built by the Lions Club more than 10 years ago, he thought it might be time to give the structure a good coating of water and sealant protection. So, at the league’s June meeting, Barney Cummings made a motion, which was seconded and passed, to buy some sealant and have a work party spruce up the pavilion. After receiving permission from town officials and ordering materials, the project was on.
If you are a Marine or Navy FMF Corpsman or Chaplain and would like more information about the league, contact Commandant Mark Ellis at 978-724-8800 or email markclamberhill@gmail.com.