Lehighton recreation director Tom Evans told borough council on Monday that there needs to be a better camera system in place at the Grove and recreation center.

“We’re going to have to bite the bullet,” Evans said.

“There’s so much vandalism going on, trying to break into the rec center.”

Borough manager Nicole Beckett agreed, but added, “Any time we do something nice out there, it gets ruined.”

Evans said he could use a part-time maintenance person to assist him from April through September.

Council then discussed having a job description created.

Resident William Rodweller asked what types of activities the borough offers its youth.

“What can we do to make sure these kids do something productive,” Rodweller said.

Evans said the Grove program will get underway on Monday.

The free program will run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the program is at Baer Memorial Swimming Pool.

The program is for students in grades 1-8, and has been offered in the borough for many years.

Councilman Donnie Rehrig lauded Evans for the work he’s done with the program.

“He’s been doing a great job with the program,” Rehrig said. “I admire Tom.”