Today's Feature

Street Closure Requests.

The Public Safety Committee met Monday evening and approved two street closures involving the Carthage Square. The requests were brought to the committee by Chamber of Commerce Director Max McKnight.

McKnight requested that the square be closed for the annual Sidewalk Sale and British Motor Car show on July 23rd from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. This closure was essentially the same as in previous years including permission for vendors with waivers from the City. Police Chief Dennis Veach asked if the Farmers Market would be present and McKnight said that in past years that they have been included in the vendors, setting up along the outside of the square near Carthage Water and Electric. A motion was approved to forward the closure request to Council.

The other closure request was for the purpose of the Maple Leaf Parade on October 15. McKnight requested that the square and one block in each direction be closed from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. and that vendors with waivers be allowed. The motion was approved to be forwarded to City Council.

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This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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