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Residents press council on homelessness, school bell return and canceled August meeting during citizens forum
Summary
At the Vernon Town Council citizens forum, residents described homelessness-related needs, called for return of a historic school bell to Rockville High School, and criticized the mayor's cancellation of an August meeting; other comments praised water-plant staff and raised a noise complaint.
Several residents used the Vernon Town Council citizens forum to urge action on homelessness and transportation, ask that a historic bell be returned to Rockville High School, and criticize the mayor's August meeting cancellation.
Gennaro Gonzalez, who described himself as homeless and living in Vernon, told the council he regularly encounters people who need help and asked for more services and transit supports such as bus passes. "A lot of people out here need help," Gonzalez said, describing increased use of the soup kitchen and more people searching recycling bins. He credited local programs and some individuals for personal assistance but said broader supports are needed.
Edward Weaver, speaking on behalf of the water pollution control…
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