TROY — During its meeting Aug. 25, the Troy City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new sugar and storage shed at the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center.

The shed is generally used in February and March for the Troy Nature Society’s maple syrup program, which draws around 1,000 visitors each year. The nature center is located at 6685 Coolidge Highway.

The shed also stores vehicles and a trailer used on the property, as well as tools for maintaining the grounds and combating invasive plant species. Tables and chairs rented by groups for events are also stored there.

The current shed spans 527 square feet. Its deterioration has made it a safety hazard, making the replacement of the shed necessary.

The proposed replacement is much larger at 920 square feet, providing more space for

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