Celina Looking To Stop Trail Damage At Donaldson Park
A resident’s call for maintenance to the walking trail at Donaldson Park has Celina Aldermen considering ways to prevent trail damage. Resident Jason Upton said the walking trail is walkable, but it desperately needs new gravel. Upton said he believes most of the damage is caused by people using the trail at night. “I would […]
Celina Approves Budget, Collins Concerned About Tax Revenue
Celina’s new board of Aldermen met for the first time Tuesday night and approved a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on final reading. The budget’s general fund projects bring in an estimated $3.6 million while expenditures total some $4 million. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the aldermen did not make any cuts to make […]
Celina Aldermen Hear About Forestry Grant Opportunity
Celina continuing efforts to remove an invasive species from Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen learned more about a Division of Forestry grant opportunity. Program Specialist Hannah Hollowell said the city can get up to $10,000 to fund the project. “By removing invasive plants, we’re giving native species more room to grow, and it also […]
Celina Volunteer Leading Grant Project To Remove Invasive Species
A Celina volunteer has started an initiative to build more trails by removing an invasive species from Donaldson Park. Jason Upton presented a five-year removal plan to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. He said a shrub called the Chinese Privet has overtaken the majority of the wooded area. “I’m here basically to get permission […]
