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Vehicles cross a bridge on Route 68 in Butler Township, Pa. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. The state-owned bridge was given a “poor” grade for both the deck and superstructure. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 1/28/22

A sign for Preston Park is pictured in front of part of the parking lot on Wednesday in Butler Township. The Township is weighing plans to build a new parking lot at the park. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22

Jane and Sam Menchyk, of Butler Township, enter a trail to walk their dogs at Preston Park on Wednesday in Butler Township. "This park being here was a big part," Jane said of their decision to move back to the area after 15 years in Pittsburgh. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22

Sam and Jane Menchyk, of Butler Township, walk their dogs on a trail at Preston Park on Wednesday in Butler Township. "This park being here was a big part," Jane said of their decision to move back to the area after 15 years in Pittsburgh. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22

Jane and Sam Menchyk, of Butler Township, walk their dogs Owen, Mona, and Ogie on a trail at Preston Park on Wednesday in Butler Township. "This park being here was a big part," Jane said of their decision to move back to the area after 15 years in Pittsburgh. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22

Butler’s Hunter Knapik throws the ball to first base after making a play at second base during the District 25 Little League championship game against Franklin on Wednesday in Butler Township. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22

People packed the Butler Township municipal building Wednesday to voice their opposition to putting a parking lot near Preston Park. EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

Butler pitcher Kayne Scott (25) slaps hands Brett Schnur and Kole Rea after winning the District 25 Little League championship game against Franklin on Wednesday in Butler Township. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 7/6/22