North Franklin Township used their first annual Fall Fest to debut the community’s event center crafted from a former water company building. According to North Franklin Township Supervisor Bob Sabot, The Waterside Event Center is a three season building that can be used for any purpose from birthday parties to graduations to wedding receptions. Community reaction about the building was outstanding. Jeanie Moore says that she grew up near the building and is excited to see the building being used for events instead of being torn down. Adele Trich is a 45 year resident of the township and says that she can see a multitude of events being held at the center and can’t wait to see what actually will be brought in. The renovation of the water company building is an approximately $900,000 project. A portion of the funding came from a $100,000 grant from the Washington County Local Share Account and $200,000 was obtained from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Waterside Event Center is the latest addition to the continued build out of Waterside Park. According to Sabot, walking trails and pickleball courts are next in line for the park’s development.