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Smithfield narrows Market Street closure for Ham & Yam festival, approves one‑year trial
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to permit Market Street closure for the Ham & Yam festival but narrowed the closure to run from Front Street to Fourth Street for this year and removed the annual Christmas tree-lighting and parade from the ordinance; council stressed public-safety planning and a one‑year trial period.
The Town of Smithfield council on Monday adopted an amended ordinance authorizing closure of Market Street for the Ham & Yam festival, approving a narrowed boundary for the 2025 event and designating the change as a trial for council review.
Council discussion began after the mayor returned to the dais and staff explained the purpose: the Ham & Yam promotions committee requested full use of Market Street so the festival can host a car show, antique tractors and multiple music stages without through traffic. Staff and committee members said closures would help pedestrian flow and allow festival vendors to…
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