Wi-fi coming to Cambridge City park

Cambridge City will add wi-fi at Creitz Park.

Forward Wayne County will cover the $3,500 cost for installation; the town will pay monthly fees. 

Town officials said wi-fi makes it possible to add cameras at the park, which will soon include new playground equipment and a performance venue.

Vandals damaged Christmas lights last year. It’s hoped cameras could prevent future costs.

Council members will explore bundling all internet services to save money. 

Computer mapping

Aiming to make water line work more efficient, the council contracted for computer mapping services. 

On July 8, council approved a nearly $44,000 agreement through Wessler Engineering for digitization and equipment. 

The survey will include above-ground hydrants, valves, etc., to make locating underground pipes easier and more accurate.  

Town employees could easily access new maps in the field and add notes and track histories of water main breaks.

In other business

• Council set a 5 p.m. July 23 workshop at town hall, 127 N. Foote St., to review current funds and 2025 budget requests. It’s open to the public. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled during council’s Sept. 9 meeting. 
• Council member Debbie McGinley shared neighbors’ concerns about speeding on Lincoln Drive near Riverside Cemetery, where children play and residents with horse-drawn vehicles travel. Risch is asking for speed limit signs from Wayne County Highway Department, and he will add “Children at Play” signs. 
• If Space Monkey Mafia Softball agrees to town rules such as no alcohol or open burning, council agreed to having its Sept. 20-21 overnight tournament in Creitz Park. Council also OK’d closing two downtown alleys for a mini antique fair during Aug. 10’s Junk in the Trunk.
• Council gave initial support for Philip Shank’s request to vacate the alley at 119 E. Front St. dividing his properties. Council must offer it to the public before changes occur. If Shank files a petition, it can be discussed at council’s 6 p.m. Aug. 12 meeting. 
• Ken Risch, public works superintendent, continues fining owners of unsightly properties that weren’t cleaned up after warning letters. He’s checking progress on buildings that were deemed potentially unsafe in hopes of avoiding demolition orders.