LEWISTOWN — Granville Township Board of Supervisors held its first 2027 Community Development Block Grant public hearing during a meeting Monday morning.

Carol Kearney-High, of SEDA-COG, reviewed the program’s history, eligible funding categories and requested project ideas. One proposal discussed was the purchase of safety equipment for the Junction Fire Company, though the project depends on the successful completion of a required community survey. A similar effort last year was unsuccessful due to a lack of community participation.

The first step in the process is a mailed survey. Residents who receive a letter from the Mifflin County Planning and Development Department are encouraged to complete the short survey and return it in the prepaid envelope to SEDA-COG as soon as possible.

A municipal administrative staff member with identification will visit addresses that do not respond, beginning the week of May 18, Kearney-High said.

Supervisors approved the required in-person surveys, noting the fire equipment project can only move forward if the community meets program eligibility requirements, which are determined through the survey responses. An additional proposal for housing rehabilitation funding was also discussed.

During public comment, Dennis Whitsel suggested recording meetings and posting them online to improve public access. He said varying meeting times can make attendance difficult due to work or other commitments.

Supervisor William Page said he is exploring options but noted the costs associated with equipment and ongoing service fees.

Chairman Terry Stewart suggested local high school students may be able to assist. Township Manager Mary Herto said she will look into the possibility.

Also during public comment, Sam Beers, of Granville Township, requested “Children at Play” signs at Henrietta and Helen streets, citing concerns about speeding traffic, particularly on Henrietta Street. Page said he would look into possible improvements but noted such signs are often ineffective because drivers tend not to read them.

Supervisors also heard from engineer Brian Bloom, of EADS Group, regarding the Hawstone project, which involves sewer and water line extensions along state Route 333.

“Funded through the Community Development Block Grant competitive process, these projects were completed because of failing on-lot septic systems in that area,” Bloom said.

Herto said approximately five months remain on the contractor’s warranty. During that time, Bloom and his team will inspect the project for any needed repairs or restoration.

In other business, Herto reported the township’s $5 repository bid was accepted for a landlocked property located behind township-owned land. Supervisors had placed the bid several months ago.

Page noted such properties are often used for projects such as those undertaken by Habitat for Humanity.

Supervisors also accepted a line-painting bid from Alpha Space Control in the amount of $25,787.28, the only bid received. Herto said $12,200 will come from two years of county aid, with the remaining funds from the state Liquid Fuels account.

Five bids were received for a parking lot paving project, with the lowest bid from Big Rock Paving at $35,947.50. Supervisors granted conditional approval, pending review of the two lowest bids by Bloom and Herto, with a final decision expected next month.

Supervisors also approved a request from the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance to install signage to help trail users locate bike routes.

Additionally, supervisors approved department reports for April 2026, including the account summary, road report, police report, code officer report and sewer department report, as well as the first-quarter overtime report. A veterans tax exoneration and transfer of funds were also approved.