July 20th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

A long awaited skate park for the Mason Sports Complex is getting nearer to reality.  City Administrator Jeff Silka made a presentation at the Mayor and City Council work session on Tuesday, outlining the revised plan. Allegany County has committed $250,000 toward the park and the Cumberland skate park Committee is charged with raising another $50,000.  A new designer was located that will shave $100,000 off the original estimate of over $600,000.  Silka told the council that it is time to make a firm decision on the project…

Mayor Ray Morriss is supportive of the project and related to the other council members the interactions he has had with skateboarders in the area…