The Lawrenceville Borough received grant money to refurbish the Cherry Street playground. They held a dedication ceremony on October 14, 2012 to rename the playground the Melvin W. Davis Memorial Park in honor of his years of service to the town as a borough council member and volunteer. The event included unveiling a plaque, cutting a ribbon, and a reception afterwards at the fire hall.

1. October 14, 2012

2. Lawrenceville Borough received grant money to refurbish the
playground on Cherry Street.

3. This is the beautiful new playground.

4. COME ONE – COME ALL!!
Please join us for the Dedication of the new
Lawrenceville children’s park!
Melvin W. Davis spent his
life in service to our town,
as a member of the
Lawrenceville Borough
Council and “behind the
scenes”, performing many
volunteer services. In
recognition of his years of
service, the Lawrenceville
Borough Council voted to
name the playground in
his honor.
The park will be named the “Melvin W.
Davis Memorial Park” to honor his many
years of service to our town.
Sunday, October 14th, 2012
3:00 PM at the park.
Refreshments at the fire hall
directly after the dedication.
Many thanks to Kenyon Funeral Home for the plaque.

5. In preparation for the dedication, the Borough Council
placed a plaque in the corner of the park.

6. People gathered for the dedication.

7. Melvin’s sister, Mary, and Council President, Jack
Young, cut the ribbon to dedicate the park.

8. Mayor Diana Barnes and others reminisce about
Melvin.

9. Attendees enjoyed a reception at the Fire Hall following
the dedication.

10. “Mr. Lawrenceville”, Melvin W. Davis