Meeting Wednesday on Struthers skate park

STRUTHERS — The city is having a public meeting for anyone who wants to talk about the skate park on Stewart Street at 7 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at the city building, 6 Elm St.

The skate park has been closed since Aug. 9 after neighbors across the street complained about loud, profane language there. The city is planning to reopen the park with limited hours and new signs that post rules against profanity and littering.

Some neighbors have said they want the city to move the ramps out of the park and put them somewhere else — an option that some city officials don’t believe is economically feasible. City officials have said that if problems persist, they will consider closing it for good.

“We would like to see a fair and equitable outcome for all those involved and try to establish a mutual respect between the skaters and surrounding neighbors,” said Michael Patrick, council member at-large.