Council addresses Riccelli Park needs

HURLEY — The Hurley City Council agreed Tuesday to pay more attention to Riccelli Park, now that the height of the summer season is approaching and that area is receiving more use.

Council member Jamey Francis, chair of the council’s parks and recreation committee, said parks issues hadn’t been addressed at the committee level for some time.

There were complaints about trash around the park on Memorial Day weekend and excessive weeds. Street superintendent Mark Bluse said the wet period around Memorial Day led to some rapid growth of the weeds at the park, but the summer help should b...