Streetlights become a controversy

ANDERSON TWP. - Dozens of residents are expected to attend a meeting next week about whether there will be streetlights in their neighborhood.

At least four homeowners in the Sanctuary of Ivy Hills subdivision protest a plan to add streetlights there.

Most of the neighbors urged trustees at their last meeting to approve the lighting district.

Trustees scheduled a 6 p.m. workshop May 6 in the township government center, 7954 Beechmont Ave.

For details, contact highway superintendent Richard Shelley at 474-5080.

Mental services board under review

LEBANON - The nominating committee will meet Friday to select candidates for the Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties' board of directors.

The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the agency's offices, 107 Oregonia Road.

More meetings on Wal-Mart approval

DEERFIELD TWP. - The months-long series of meetings about whether to allow a Wal-Mart Supercenter here will continue next month.

Township trustees did not finish the public input portion of the hearing process April 26.

The trustees will hold two special meetings on the development, formally known as the Shoppes of Deerfield south site, from 7 to 11 p.m. May 12 and May 19. Both will be at Landen Station, 3292 Montgomery Road.

Money approved to start senior center

WEST CHESTER TWP. - An 1881 barley barn will soon become a senior center, conference center, and performance hall in Beckett Park.

West Chester Township trustees approved $546,782 Tuesday for construction management and architect fees for the project.

Costs are estimated at $3 million, to be paid with Union Centre tax increment financing funds.