Session highlights Boardman Township's positive attributes

BOARDMAN — A new high-school football stadium, 227 acres of green space in the park, and upgrades to the Southern Park Mall were just a few of the township highlights mentioned at “Good Evening Boardman,” hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.

Tonight’s event at Magic Tree Pub & Eatery on South Avenue provided updates on what township Trustee Larry Moliterno described as the community’s pillars: township government, schools and the park.

The keynote speaker was Lori Reda, who earlier this year joined Southern Park Mall as director of marketing and business development. She offered some insights into what is happening at the mall.

“We know how important curb appeal is,” she said, noting several ongoing renovation projects. The mall currently is replacing its roof and recently repaved some of its parking lots. Bath & Body Works at the mall is undergoing a remodeling and expansion project now, which is set to be complete next month. Victoria’s Secret recently moved to an upgraded space as well.

“Another thing we are focusing on is our leasing,” she said, highlighting the recent addition of H&M to the Sears concourse.

“Moving forward in 2016, we have a lot of new leasing we’re working on, as well as” capital-improvement projects, she said.

Moliterno spotlighted ongoing township initiatives such as a new senior check-in program that will begin at the start of 2016, active demolition of vacant, blighted structures and increased regional collaboration.

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