The City has taken possession of a large piece of land on Manor Rd. on which it will build a park. Here we see Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 22) neighbor Derek Tilley and Lucas Barredo, son of neighbors Sandy and Frank Barredo holding a freshly sawn off sign placed there by the previous owner. The land is the former Manor Road Lawn Bowling Club property which came into the possession a contractor. This was the result of a disputed transaction carried out by former executives of the club. The developer wanted to build homes across the width of the frontage but was forced into negotiation by the City, which wanted it as a park. The saw-off compromise permits one home on the east end of the property while the rest will become a park. Councillor Matlow said that in the fall he will hold meetings to discuss with residents how this park, and another new park at Manor and Foreman Rd.will be configured. One may be more kid-friendly while another is designed with benches for sitting.
