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Mayor previews National Night Out, Festival 56 and summer events
Summary
Mayor Mabry highlighted upcoming community events including National Night Out at Dearing Park and recent success of Festival 56, encouraging public participation and noting downtown improvements.
Mayor Mabry used the mayorr's report to preview upcoming community events and to reflect on recent tourism and downtown activity. He said National Night Out will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dearing Park, with free activities, police and fire equipment on display, and community groups attending. He credited staff organizer Peg and said the Moose Lodge will provide hot dogs and that demonstrations such as canine units and drones are expected.
Nut graf: The mayor framed these events as community-building and economic draws, noting visitors who traveled from out of town for Festival 56 and a thank-you note received at City Hall. He also mentioned ongoing downtown improvements, such as a new pedestrian sign and upcoming sidewalk work in front of a local pizzeria.
In closing remarks the mayor encouraged residents to enjoy the events, signaled continued downtown maintenance (sidewalk completion by contractor Dan), and reminded council that summer programming remains active through Labor Day weekend.
Ending: No formal council action was taken on these items; the report was informational.
