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Woodward Twp. supers discusses repairs to pickleball courts following vandalism

HUNTER SMITH/THE EXPRESS Pictured is damage done to the recently installed pickleball court in Riverview Park. The vandalism took place sometime between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to Woodward Township officials.

LOCK HAVEN — Discussions on how to repair vandalism at Riverview Park was one of many matters brought forward by the Woodward Township Supervisors at their first meeting of 2026.

According to Supervisor Kyle Coleman, the new pickleball court at the park was vandalized sometime between Christmas and New Year’s.

The court was the park’s most-recent addition, and was completed back in October.

“Somebody went up there and did donuts on the court and completely destroyed it,” said Coleman.

The supervisors noted it will need to be redone for use in the warmer months. They discussed insurance claims for the damage done and what can cover the cost of the repairs.

HUNTER SMITH/THE EXPRESS Pictured is damage done to the recently installed pickleball court in Riverview Park. The vandalism took place sometime between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to Woodward Township officials.

Woodward Township Police are still investigating the incident.

In other business, the supervisors:

— Received a letter of interest from Leslie Felmlee for a vacancy on its planning commission. Felmlee’s letter was formally accepted by the supervisors last night and will be effective immediately.

— Received a letter of resignation from zoning hearing board member Heather Macfie. After accepting Macfie’s resignation, discussion began regarding publishing the position vacancy. According to supervisors, Macfie’s resignation was planned and the position has been publicly posted twice.

— During comments from the floor, a verbal altercation between a resident and the township’s open records officer, Jackie Bartlett took place. Bartlett also serves as the township’s secretary/treasurer. The argument began after a comment regarding Right to Know filings through the township, in which the resident claimed Bartlett was not properly following guidelines. This argument was followed by additional residents entering into a separate disagreement relating to property line setbacks. Supervisors told residents they will follow up with the township’s responsibilities through a discussion with its solicitor, Thom Rosamilia. However, they indicated the township may not be able to do much. “This sounds like more of a civil court matter than us,” said Coleman.

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