Murrysville Council has approved oil and gas rights leases for several hundred acres of land beneath its two largest parks.
The Trib reports that Council voted 4-2 on Wednesday to enter into separate leases with the sole bidder, Olympus Energy, for 74 acres below Duff Park, and just under 306 acres of Murrysville Community Park, after soliciting bids earlier this year. Many members of the public opposed the move, saying that they were taking risks with land that is set aside for use by families and kids.
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