Chestnuthill Township is applying for a $750,000 Local Share Account grant for the West End Fairgrounds.

The funding will be used for projects in the livestock area, overall improvements to the fairgrounds and construction of a new building.

One of the new buildings will include a classroom that will be used by 4-H and other groups as needed.

The grant application was discussed at the recent township supervisors meeting.

Several events are scheduled at the township park in the coming weeks.

The park’s Halloween Spectacular is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. A rain date has been set for Oct. 24.

Also at the meeting:

• The fire company reported responding to 42 calls in July and 306 calls to date this year.

• The supervisors approved advertising for bids on three blocks of lots for sale in the Sun Valley development.

• Township officials approved increasing the mileage reimbursement rate to match the Internal Revenue Service rate increase that took effect July 1, rising from 72.5 cents per mile to 76 cents per mile.

• Representatives of Members 1st Federal Credit Union requested several modifications and waivers related to landscaping and security cameras. The supervisors approved the requests.

• During public comment, Larry Daricek raised concerns about stormwater issues on Merwinsburg Road. The township roadmaster said he would inspect the area.