At some time or other, all levels or units of government deserve the criticism directed their way — but not all of the time, despite what many constituents might believe.

A scenario in play in Duncansville dealing with a community center project is testimony to the good that is possible when leaders work together and are otherwise open-minded and properly committed to accomplish successfully what they have set out to do.

Duncansville’s project is just getting started, but it is taking shape in a way that should avoid disagreements and problems, as well as avoid unnecessary setbacks.

Perhaps, good advice for other communities is for them to pay attention to this Duncansville experience and see how that small Blair County borough’s planning and preparations can be a guiding light for them in future endeavors.

Sometimes projects, when not conducted in the best ways possible, cause deep-seated rifts and personality clashes that take years to repair. In its community center project, Duncansville seems poised to avoid such troubles and deserve plaudits from those people whose taxes fund borough operations.

When this $350,000 project is completed, it now seems certain, borough residents will have adequate justification for praising those who developed it and who then brought it to life, in many ways based on great judgment plus advice well sought out, then implemented.

That is because the community center will be more than a recreational-like venue. It will provide efficiencies that Duncansville has never had the opportunity to enjoy up to now.

Reflect on the following paragraphs that appeared in the June 12 Mirror:

“The three-phase construction project will see the police station and borough office move from the current municipal building to a fully renovated community center, complete with updated meeting space and computer-equipped offices for public use.

“According to (Borough Manager Rodney) Estep, the borough saved ‘at least $10,000’ by working with Lion Surplus in State College to furnish the center with tables, desks and overhead projectors, among other technology.”

Estep said the borough spent less than $500 in total for the furniture and shipping costs on an order that would have cost more than 10 times that if purchased new.

Lion Surplus is a Penn State University department that offloads used items from across the university, with discounts for government buyers.

The success of Duncansville’s shopping experience was of a scope worthy of significant bragging rights. The June 12 article also focused on money available from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Meanwhile, the borough is taking a further step in the realm of self-improvement. It has authorized a process study on borough accounting and management practices in order to recommend an approved process manual for future borough employees.

Oftentimes, smaller-sized municipalities like Duncansville slip through the proverbial cracks regarding news about the good things happening in them.

Fortunately, for Duncansville it hasn’t.

What is happening at this time shows the community’s strong character, and that type of character will continue to benefit the borough over the long run, as well as now.

Borough residents have much to be proud about.