Chestnuthill Township has a few construction projects in the works.

The bid from Xavier Landscaping and Design Inc. for $114,980 was accepted for pickleball courts at the township park on Route 715.

Once the bid is awarded, there will be a preconstruction meeting with no specific groundbreaking date yet.

Geotechnical Services will be doing a study for the Emergency Services Facility sidewalk connection. The study will cost $6,000 to look at adding a retaining wall and sidewalk. The cost to design the sidewalk is $3,000.

Bruce George Paving and Excavating Inc. was awarded the bid to fix the American Legion parking lot at a cost of $234,131.05. The township is facilitating a grant for the project.

Phase 2 of improvements to the dog park will occur with a resolution to apply for a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant. The plan is to add parking, a pavilion, restrooms and septic system.

The Township donated $649 to the sheriffs office Deputy Phil campaign. This is a school program that teaches kids safety. The money will be used to advertise in the documents the students receive.

In new business, the Township adopted the 2025 hazard mitigation plan.

The plan identifies risks and reduces the long term impact of natural and human caused hazards.

The Historical Commission will be holding a meeting at 2 p.m. on March 21 where they will unveil the township keystone for the America 250 celebration. It was painted by local artist Aida Weinstein.

Norm Burger will be there to talk about his new book, “One Room Schools: History and Memorabilia of Monroe County’s West End and Adjacent Townships.” The book will be available for pre-order, with all proceeds going toward the renovation of the Merwinsburg School and planning future events.

A sensory Easter egg hunt will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on March 29. Registration is required. The traditional Easter egg hunt will occur at 2 p.m. on March 29. Both events are rain or shine at the township park.