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Yard Crashers program launched; recreation committee advances fireworks and Juneteenth planning
Summary
The Community & City Development and Recreation committee advanced a yard-beautification program and continued planning for summer events including Juneteenth and a fireworks show; organizers reported a vendor quote of roughly $19,000 for a 30-minute fireworks display and said sponsorships will be solicited.
The Community & City Development and Recreation Committee on March 10 approved moving a neighborhood beautification contest called “Yard Crashers” to the council floor and laid groundwork for summer events including a Parades/Juneteenth celebration and a possible fireworks display.
Yard Crashers: Committee member Mary Jo Gaston (committee lead) said volunteers have formed a four-person judging team and she is seeking one more judge; the program would name four winners per…
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