Frustrations run higher each day the construction along Silver Lake Road progresses. Some feel the crew is working as quickly as they can; other FentonSays readers think things should be wrapped up sooner than we are lead to expect. Business owners along Silver Lake Road and making efforts to let local shoppers and customers know that they are still open for business. The Chamber of Commerce is working closely with these businesses as well to see how that organization might be able to lend a hand.
One FentonSays reader submitted the following:
“I would like to know why Silver Parkway construction will not be completed until November according to a source? This is ridiculous and a waste of tax payers money. This construction site usually does not work or seems to work at a “snails pace”. I am aware that road work usually milks the time it takes to complete the work in order to maintain more funding but when it affects other’s who is really benefiting? If the roads were “properly” done the first time meaningless days, week’s and months would not be needed to complete a job. I suppose everyone needs to create job security but it should not affect everyone else.” – Joseph
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O’Donnell Park is a one and a half acre park located on the corner of East Street and East Ellen Street across from Strom Park. It was named for Mark O’Donnell in honor of his service on the Fenton Parks & Recreation Board. The park is always open and has no entry fees. There is a picnic area and a wonderful deck with benches. It’s a great place to fish or feed the ducks and enjoy the beauty of a sunrise on the Millpond.
Strom Park is a small park of .7 acres on South East Street near the East Street Bridge. The land for the park was purchased by the City of Fenton from Louis Parr Rector and Mary Strom on February 16, 1967. The park is always open and has no entry fees. There is a small boat launch, a small gazebo, a picnic area, and plenty of fishing.
Franklin D. Adams Park is a small, neighborhood park that is a little over an acre. The park was named after Franklin D. Adams who served on the Fenton City Council. The park is always open and has no entry fees. It is located at the corner of South Long Lake Road and Appletree Lane. There is a half court and basketball hoop, picnic area and a swing set.
