Streetscape and Park construction are finished. The sidewalks, streetlights, new curbs, and new public parking area on College Avenue across from Ray's Market are completed.
Christy Mathewson Park Clean Up was held on Saturday April 12, 2008,
Library Week at the Factoryville Public Library was held April 3rd - 9th. .
Library hours are Monday: 7-9 PM, Tuesday: 2-5 PM, Wed: 11 AM-4 PM, Thurs: 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM and 1-5 PM Sat: 10 AM - Noon.
Storytime, Tues. @ 3:30 PM and
Thurs. @ 11:30 AM.
Projects that were completed in Factoryville in 2007:
Park Project - The Clinton Township - Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal park will be constructed within the next few months. Construction of the new park began in May 2007. The park phase one construction is complete. We are just allowing the grass to grow and get established. Recreation on the fields will begin in 2008.
Phase One completed the access road, first parking area, first multipurpose field for Soccer, Football, and Field Hockey, and a retention basin for stormwater.
New soccer field August 2007
Access road under construction Spring 2007
New park in the morning, Fall 2007
New trees and gardens recently planted along College Avenue and several other streets in Factoryville. Multiple volunteers helped with the planting from the Mathewson Park Apartments, Baptist Bible College, Keystone College, and New Hope Academy!
Plants for new parking lot donated by Tom Stark, Nature's Niche/Stark Farms
Factoryville Post Office Beautification Summer 2007
Before
during....
Paving at parking lot October 2007
College Avenue Streetscape
Dedication Ceremony
was held on Saturday, October 13, 2007.
Christy Mathewson Days
last years celebration was held
August 9 - 11, 2007
For more details about our community celebration of
Christy Mathewson please click on this link:Christy Mathewson Days
Thanks to Keystone College for all you do.....
President Boehm, Keystone College, presents the Factoryville Public Libary with a check for $1000.00 as part of our events during Christy Mathewson Days.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Factoryville Night at the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees - Factoryville and Keystone College went to the ball game to see our local Yankkes versus the Pawtucket Red Sox! Tickets for the Factoryville Group were $8 and included a souvenir baseball cap!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Keystone College, The Factoryville Men's Civic Club, and The Factoryville Women's Civic League sponsored a night at the movies.
6 pm -- Hot Dogs, soda, water, popcorn, ice cream will be served. The Christy Mathewson display was open at the Gambal Athletic Center, Keystone College.
7 pm -- "The Rookie" A true story and also very kid friendly, Baseball-themed movie was shown at The Theatre at Brooks on the Keystone College Campus.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
7 a.m. - Keystone College Gambal Center, Christy Mathewson Collection opened for the day, various items from Christy Mathewson's life on display.
8 a.m. - Start of the Big 6K run/walk
9 a.m. – Awards presented to race winners
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Free breakfast for run/walk and parade participants, courtesy of
Keystone College
11 a.m. – Parade Started at Keystone College and proceeded down College Avenue and ended at Christy Mathewson Park, Factoryville
Noon _ Post-Parade Ceremony at Christy Mathewson Park, Factoryville:
~Remarks and presentation of parade trophies.
~Free Hot Dogs and drinks for all kids that participated in the parade.
~Gin's and the Vankos grilled a variety of delicious food.
~Childrens fair was held in the Basketball complex.
~Vendors, raffles, and other Activities occured throughout the afternoon.
Thanks to everyone that made this years celebration a success, pictures will be posted soon.....
Arbor Day in Factoryville 2007
Arbor Day was celebrated this year on April 20, 2007 at 2 pm. Science students from Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center planted four trees.
WORK DAY AT CHRISTY MATHEWSON PARK
was held on Saturday April 28, 2007 by the Factoryville Shade Tree Commission. Thanks to all the volunteers that came out to get the gardens ready for the upcoming year. There are some gardens available for adoption. Please contact the Shade Tree Commission if you are interested in volunteering to care for a garden at the park.
CHRISTY MATHEWSON SIGNS STOLEN!
If you have any information regarding the lost signs please contact the Factoryville Borough Police Department at 945-5932.
Christy Mathewson Days
August 8 - 12, 2006
Frank Deford, author of the Old Ball Game speaks to the crowds at Christy Mathewson Park
Runners prepare to start the 1 mile fun run walk, 2006
2006 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Christy Mathewson Little League organization. Part of the weekends events included:
National Public Radio Commentator, Sports Illustrated Writer, and Author of The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford visited Factoryville during Christy Mathewson Days this year. Eddie Friersonl presented Matty, An evening with Christy Mathewson on Friday August 11, 2006
For more information about Christy Mathewson Days please visit: Christy Mathewson Days
THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT MADE CHRISTY MATHEWSON DAYS A SUCCESS!
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