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By MEGHAN PIERCEUnion Leader CorrespondentAugust 20. 2017 11:16PM

Judith Reeve and Kelly Dent of the Sustainable Hanover Committee have donated their services in designing the landscape for a new to park to showcase sustainable landscaping techniques.(Courtesy photo)

The School Street Park will be located on an empty town-owned lot between School Street and the municipal parking lot behind Hanover Town Hall.

The Sustainable Hanover Committee spearheaded the project as a way to inspire and educate the public on how to create sustainable landscapes, said committee member Larry Litten.

Fundraising for the project is underway, Litten said, but a recent a donation from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation of $50,000 has taken a big chunk out of the expected $88,400 overall cost of the project.

A landscape architect and a landscape designer sitting on the committee have donated their talents to the project, saving on costs. The city-owned land has been a vacant lot for many years, but once had a house on it used by the town as a community center Litten said.

We hope construction will start next spring, he said.

One of the bigger features to be highlighted in the park will be a rain garden that will capture stormwater runoff.

We hope to actually drain the stormwater out of a large section of a parking lot, preventing it from going straight back into the Connecticut River, Litten said.

The park will also feature the use of native plants, ways to reduce lawn space, a pollinator habitat and edible landscaping.

The park also will include play areas for children and a sitting area.

We also think that we just need to promote the concept of people slowing down and enjoying nature, Litten said.

A website will also be created as an accompanying resource for the public, he said.

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Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC, a Spokane Valley accounting firm, has hired Molly Rupp and Kaylea Passmore. Rupp is a document production specialist. Passmore has been hired as a staff accountant.

Bernardo|Wills Architects has hired Licia LeGrant, architect; Philip Ward, landscape architect; and Saul Rip Hansen, BIM/CAD technician. LeGrant is working on the Catalyst Project in Spokanes University District and a manufacturing facility for Katerra Inc. in the Spokane Valley. She has 16 years experience in architecture. Ward is working on landscape and irrigation modifications for Mission Park as well as projects at Farragut State Park and The Club at Rock Creek near Coeur dAlene. He has 36 years of landscape architecture experience. Hansen is drafting, designing and providing construction support for improvements to the North Idaho Dermatology medical office building and a tenant improvement for Kootenai Healths medical office building.

Jeff Jurgensen has been promoted to regional director of OAC Eastern Washington. Jurgensen has 26 years of project and construction manager experience and will lead strategic development in the district, manage OACs Spokane office and contribute as a service provider to clients. OAC is a construction management, forensic architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Seattle with offices in Olympia, Spokane and Silicon Valley.

STCU has hired Jeff Stone as business banking manager. Stone has 25 years of banking experience and comes to STCU from US Bank. The credit union has also announced four promotions. Amy Butler has been promoted to manager of the Crossroads Branch in Coeur dAlene. Janell Pavlica, who has been with STCU for 20 years, has been promoted to manager of the Indian Trail branch. Tanya Yost has been promoted from assistant manager to manager of STCUs Silver Lake branch in Dalton Gardens. Brandy Stern has been promoted to manager of the U-District branch after serving as the assistant manager at the Cheney location.

The National League for Nursing has named the Washington State University College of Nursing a Center of Excellence. The college was given the honor under the category enhancing student learning and professional development and is one of 15 universities or health care organizations in the nation to receive the Center of Excellence award.

Washington State University chemistry professor Aurora Clark has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society. Clark received the award for her research and service in nuclear/inorganic and computational chemistry. With 157,000 members, the American Chemical Society is the worlds largest scientific society. Fellows make up less than 0.7 percent of the societys membership.

Selkirk Wealth Advisors LLC has hired Todd Koyama as a wealth adviser. He has worked in the industry in Spokane since 1999.

Dr. Richard Burt, DDS, will open a new Aspen Dental office in Coeur dAlene on Monday. The office is at 223 Ironwood Drive.

The Spokane County Public Works Department has hired Cathy Westby as training and performance manager. She will focus on employee development and performance measures.

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Windows not only enhance your homes exterior curb appeal, but they also play a key role in energy efficiency and can directly impact your monthly energy bills. Investing in new windows is a big decision. How do you know when its time to replace them? Answering the questions below can help serve as a guide.

Are Windows Warped or Damaged?Sometimes windows require minor repairs like new weatherstripping, locks or cranks. However, if your window sash or frame is warped or damaged, this kind of concern is often best addressed by replacing the window. If they dont open or close properly or they stick, this is a sign the window might be warped or damaged. Warping can occur over time, especially on older wooden-framed windows. When wood is exposed to water and absorbs it over time, it can become warped or swollen, which can ultimately damage the frame. Also look for cracks in the frames and window panes. Contact a window company, like American Vision Windows, to assess any issues you discover and make a window repair or replacement recommendation.

Are Windows Drafty, Noisy, or Hot/Cold to Touch?If you feel a draft coming in around the windows or they feel hot or cold to the touch, this could be a sign your windows arent sealed or insulated properly. Many homes built before 1970 used single pane windows that are often drafty. Most windows today are double and triple pane windows that offer better insulation (less heat loss) and protection from weather, which ultimately translates to savings on your energy bill. Plus, if youre hearing a lot of outside noise, you may need to invest in new windows that offer better acoustic insulation, to keep unwanted noise outside where it belongs.

Has the Energy Bill Increased?If youve noticed an increase in your monthly energy bill, it could mean that your heating and cooling system is actually throwing energy out the window. Again, this often ties back to older, poorly-insulated windows. An important benefit of new windows is increased energy efficiency which should ultimately result in an energy-saving cost reduction on your energy bill.

Has Your Home Weathered a Storm?If you live in a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake zone or just experienced a really heavy, damage-inducing storm, your windows may have sustained damage. Look for visible signs of damage like cracks, chips, and dents. Also test functionality. If the windows arent opening and closing properly, you may want to consider replacing them.

Are Windows Hard to Clean?New windows are designed with easier cleaning in mind. If you have older windows that are difficult to clean, you may want to save yourself the extra hassle by installing new windows that are much easier to clean and maintain.

Are You Making Home Improvements or Trying to Boost Curb Appeal?Old windows can make a house look shabby, especially if they are front windows, facing out into the neighborhood. If youre looking to make some home improvements and potentially boost curb appeal, installing brand new windows can often be a key component to giving your house the exterior face lift it needs. Bear in mind, if you are restoring a historical home, youll want to install windows that are suited to the look/era of your home. Consult a window expert to get some good professional recommendations. Leading window companies like American Vision Windows offer a variety of window style options to fit many home styles and renovation budgets.

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Glasgow-based construction firm CCG has completed a window replacement contract to 86 properties in the south of the city on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association.

Works were undertaken to properties along Langside Road and involved the installation of the CCG-manufactured Dual Turn Timber Window as well as the repair and upgrade of stonework on the building faade.

Manufactured across a semi-automated production line in the bespoke, zero-waste CCG Manufacturing facility located at the companys Cambuslang headquarters, the windows were delivered to site fully finished to ensure a swift and easy installation that was delivered by the companys expert building renewals division, CCG Specialist Building Services.

John Paton, CCG manufacturing manager, said: Our windows are precision engineered to ensure the highest quality for our clients. Timber windows are highly sustainable and have excellent environmental properties, ensuring that the tenants of Govanhill Housing Association will achieve savings on their energy bills.

Paul Muldoon, CCG specialist building services manager, said: CCG SBS were delighted to carry out this contract on behalf of Govanhill HA. Having windows delivered to site entirely finished brings many on-site advantages including ease of installation. With the efficiency brought by our expert team, the entire contract was fully completed within a period of just 18 weeks. We look forward to working with the association in the future.

John McLardie, chairperson of Govanhill Housing Association, said: This latest phase of replacing older window units with new high-performance quality timber windows is a key feature of the Associations ongoing Major Repairs and Planned Maintenance programme which aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel bills for our tenants. The contract was skillfully delivered by the CCG team within programme and budget and the Association looks forward to working with CCG on future phases.

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Christian Pulisic impressed for Borussia Dortmund as they fought back against Wolfsburg. Could he be the man to replace Ousmane Dembele if he leaves the club in the transfer window?

Borussia Dortmund fans are used to young, exciting players leaving the club just before theyve hit their peak. Its an unfortunate side effect for any club that enjoys the expertise of scouting and identifying young talent only to then coach them in to the stars of tomorrow.

Despite the relevant experience in coming to terms with such a blow, the current situation with want-away winger Ousmane Dembele is particularly tough to swallow. Since Barcelona announced their interest the young Frenchman has done his utmost to force through a move and has since been banned from first-team training.

When asked to explain the 20-year-olds action teammate Gonzalo Castro didnt mince his word. his behaviour is bad for the team. We must say clearly that this cannot happen, announced the midfielder. And his behaviour is bad for the team.

Yet if Dortmund fans were feeling down about one of their best players throwing his toys out of the pram they needed to wait just 22 minute before they were reminded that should Dembele go they already have a perfect replacement to hand: Christian Pulisic.

The American international opened the scoring against Wolfsburg with a wonderfully placed finish in the first half, and once again unlocked the opposing defence late on in the second half with a pinpoint cross to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to make it three. Amidst an impressive Dortmund performance the young kid from Pennsylvania was undoubtedly the star player.

Indeed any premise of Pulisic kicking off the new season in style was perhaps first suggested in the Super Cup clash with Bayern Munich earlier in the month, when he opened the scoring with a wonderful solo run before pestering the Bavarian defence for the rest of the night. Even the best team in Germany struggled against the young winger.

At just 18 years of age Pulisic is two years younger than Dembele but is by no means two years behind him in his development. Although the French star may be the more established name and now proven in two top European leagues, few Dortmund fans would suggest theres too much between them.

Despite last season being the first full, senior campaign of his career, Pulisic still managed to bag five goals and 13 assists in a Dortmund team that mostly used him as an impact sub late on in Bundesliga and Champions League games. Yet under new coach Peter Bosz it would seem as though hes likely to play a much more significant role this time around.

Indeed, it will the new coach that ultimately decides how Dortmund will look in any post-Dembele scenario. Yet while Marco Reus continues to struggle with injury, Mario Gotze continues his long return from a metabolic condition and new signing Maximilian Philipp settles in at his new club it seems as though the American may be the only free-scoring and free-assisting attacking midfielder Bosz can rely upon.

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Sixteen of the 20 Premier League clubs are supposedly open to moving the summer transfer deadline to before the start of the season.

The chairman of each top-flight club will vote on the issue next month.

A host of managers have come out in favour of the move, claiming it is bad to start a campaign with an unsettled squad.

But Bilic has bucked the trend and claims the new deadline would mean Liverpool would be unable to sign a replacement if Coutinho were sold to Barcelona.

"I know the clubs are generally in favour of the transfer window closing before the start of next season - but I do foresee some problems," Bilic wrote in the London Evening Standard.

"The window will still be open in other countries and that could lead to players leaving and you not being able to sign replacements, which would make matters even worse.

"Take Liverpool, for example. If that rule changes, it would technically still not stop Philippe Coutinho going to Barcelona but it would prevent Liverpool signing a replacement.

"Yes, it would be better if the window was closed before the start of the season but only if it is right across the rest of the leagues in Europe. Otherwise, it could be even worse than it is now."

Europe's major football leagues all have their transfer windows in place until the end of August.

There is usually a one- or two-day differentiation between European leagues but the Premier League proposal would set the English deadline forward by three weeks.

The Football League has indicated it would follow the Premier League's decision to change the date of deadline day if it was voted on.

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Royal Road descends with a whoosh to the lip of Biscayne Bay. There youll find an oasis with a lovely ocean vista, a cooling breeze on your skin and the soothing sound of waves lapping against the seawall.

Youll also find discarded beer cans and condoms, pizza boxes, cigarette butts and an occasional pair of underwear.

You might run into someone fishing or smoking a joint or sipping whiskey or reminiscing about old Coconut Grove.

We used to call this Big Hill Road because wed ride our bikes down to the bottom at high speed, said Will Gaines, a former Grove resident, describing one of the steepest hills in pancake-flat Miami.

Its a shabbily charming spot, but it could be so much nicer.

View of Royal Road, a publicly accessible strip of Coconut Grove that has become a magnet for trash and graffiti at its end near the bay.

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Its always been a dump at the end of the road, a trash pile with a view, said Glenn Terry, a Grove activist and resident for 42 years. Its an interesting patch of earth that is gnarly and unloved.

It is also one of the very few waterfront places accessible to people who dont own multimillion dollar homes. The dead end off Main Highway that abuts Ransom-Everglades School on one side and the Australian pines of the vast yard of a large residential property on the other is the closest access point for West Grove residents.

Public space is a human right, yet we have so many waterfront spaces in our waterfront city closed off by gates and walls and guard houses, said Brian Carson, a Grove resident and landscape architect who sees enormous potential at the end of Royal Road.

Its a jewel, he said. Ive had lots of conversations with the regulars. No matter what they may look like they are passionate about preserving that space.

Trashbags left on the side of the road on Royal Road in Coconut Grove.

Courtesy of Glenn Terry

Carson wants to beautify and strengthen the 30-by-60-foot plot so it can adapt to the sea-level rise changes of the future. He has developed a plan to convert the neglected, graffiti-accented hangout into a mini park with a bench, picnic table, bike rack, kayak launch, dock and garbage cans. His landscape design would include rain gardens to filter the stormwater that runs down the sloping road into the bay and salt-tolerant plants and trees that could survive flooding.

Right now its difficult for things to grow there, he said. We want to make it a pilot project for resilient parks and shorelines.

Robert Lloyd collaborated on the proposal from the Grove 2030 group that has been selected as a finalist in the Miami Foundations Public Space Challenge. Winners of grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be announced Aug. 29.

These are public rights of way and it is super important to keep them public, said Lloyd, who used to live on bayfront Matheson Avenue, where people once went fishing but that has since been turned into a gated entry street. Royal Road has a lot of history.

Carson, Lloyd and Terry have discussed the concept with Miami Commissioner Ken Russell and the parks department and found support for maintenance of the mini park.

Its a place that can speak the language of sea level rise and educate the public about whats happening, said Daniela Romero, a landscape architect who helped Carson and Lloyd with the proposal. Its a gateway that belongs to the people, and we want to bring the ocean to the community.

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Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was Worcester. The two cities also have in common the idea that they are defined by their seven hills. Worcester is one of many cities around the world that claim to have been built on seven hills. This includes Somerville; Seven Hills, Ohio; Providence; Seattle; Turku, Finland; Thiruvanananthapuram, India, and many more. In Worcester's case, there are at least 15 hills, and possibly more, depending how a hill is defined. The Worcester Historical Museum and the city's website agree on seven interesting, historical and beautiful hills. All the Worcester hills were once wilderness, but beginning in the 1700s a city was carved out of the virgin forests. Today, many of the hills are covered with homes and businesses, but some have been set aside as parks for the public to enjoy.

Seabury Heights Apartments seen across Bell Pond on Chandler Hill [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

To the north, Chandler Hill is difficult to distinguish as a hill. It seems more like a plateau and a jumping-off point for Green Hill and other hills that rise to the north of Belmont Street. Looking at the hill from the south and east, there is no question. It rises 741 feet almost straight up from behind Cristoforo Columbo Park and would afford a pretty good view of Shrewsbury Street, if there were fewer trees. At the top of the tree-covered hill are Bell Pond, Bell Hill Park and Seabury Heights apartments. There is also a former road along the top of the ridge. Chandler Hill is bordered by Belmont Street to the north, Shrewsbury Street to south and east and a densely packed neighborhood of mostly apartment buildings to the west. A hiking trail runs from Cristoforo Colombo Park to the top of the hill. That trail also links to Green Hill Park.

Chandler Hill can be seen in the background through Cristoforo Colombo Park. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

A runner races up a steep slope in Green Hill Park as a couple descends. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

It is not a surprise that Green Hill Park is one of the gems of the city's park system. The prominent family for whom the 780-foot hill and park are named valued beautiful landscapes. Andrew Green, who once owned the property and donated it to the city in 1905, was associated with famed landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted and is known as the father of Central Park in New York City. As a planner he also played a key role in developing other New York institutions, including the Bronx Zoo, the New York Public Library and the American Museum of Natural History. The 780-foot Green Hill is not far from Chandler Hill. It is at the northern end of Green Hill Park near the golf course. Visitors will see Green Hill Pond, where people fish, occasionally boat and picnic on its shores, a Little League field, the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial and many trails to hike and run. The park encompasses three hills, Green, Crown and Millstone. Green and Millstone are the same height, and Crown a little shorter.

A Green Hill Park sign. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Bancroft Tower. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Bancroft Hill rises 720 feet and overlooks Park Avenue, across the street from the WPI athletic complex. Its most prominent feature is 52-foot tall Bancroft Tower, which is at present closed to the public. The hill is part of Salisbury Park, and the tower and hill are named for noted Worcester resident, historian and statesman George Bancroft, who grew up at the base of the hill. Bancroft Tower was built in his honor by his friend Stephen Salisbury III. Mr. Bancroft served as secretary of the navy and later as U.S. minister to Great Britain. He also founded the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Among his historical works is the History of the United States from the Founding of America.

Directional marker at the base of Bancroft Tower indicates points south. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Directional marker shows way to points of interest to the north. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

An apple tree and flagpole at the summit of Newton Hill [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Newton Hill, at 672 feet, is down Park Avenue from Bancroft Hill - across Park Avenue from Elm Park. It is part of the park, formerly the Newton farmstead. There is still a field at the top of the hill where the city erected a flag pole. The hill offers hiking trails, exercise stations and a disc golf course. At the foot of the hill is the Rogers-Kennedy Memorial donated to the city to illustrate the history of Massachusetts as a colony. The park is maintained by volunteers, including a group of teen-age park rangers who were out in force last week, picking up trash and making minor repairs.

Sign for Newton Hill [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

A home near the top of Hancock Hill [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

John Hancock not only had a large signature he affixed to the Declaration of Independence, he also owned a pretty big hill. Hancock Hill rises 780 feet between Salisbury and Forest streets. At one time it was owned by Hancock, but it is now one of the citys nicer neighborhoods, dotted with good-size single family homes. To get there, you take Hancock Hill Drive off Forest Street, up to Montclair Drive. This photo was taken near the top.

A sign for Hancock Hill Drive. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Looking down Dorchester Street from Union Hill. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Union Hill is one of the citys most historic locations. It is also a hill of many names. At times, the 625-footer has been known as Sagatabscot, Dungarvan, French, Crow and Oak hills and generally as the Grafton Hills. There are a series of hills each side of Grafton Street, but at top of the hill best defined as Union Hill are Union Hill Elementary School and Worcester Academy, a private boarding and day school. The traditional neighborhood consists of apartment buildings and small markets. The hill was home to the citys first permanent settler and one of its more unfortunate. Jonas Rice settled on the hill in 1713. He served as a Worcester selectman, first schoolmaster and a justice in the court of common pleas. Mr. Rice settled in the area even though just 12 years before, Digory Sargent, who also lived on the hill, was killed in his home by Indians. The hill was named Union Hill because inexpensive land was made available in the area after the Civil War. The land also took names relating to French and Irish families who settled there.

Jonas Rice historical marker. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

View from atop College Hill [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

College Hill, also called Mount St. James and Pakachoag Hill is aptly named for its modern use. An increasing amount of the hillside is covered by College of the Holy Cross. Near its top and along its north, south and east slopes the College Hill neighborhood includes a mix of single-family homes. The college originated in the 1800s. The name Mount St. James comes from the Mount St. James Seminary founded by Rev. James Fitton, who bought a farm and set up a Roman Catholic school there. The property was sold in 1843 to the Diocese of Boston to develop a college. Before the seminary, the land was farmed. The Native American name Pakachoag Hill is said to mean Hill of Many Springs. From the college, the hill offers a nice view of southwest Worcester.

Sign for the College of the Holy Cross. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

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