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Parks department proposes two‑tree Winterfest plan after University of Delaware limits displays
Summary
University of Delaware’s new 24‑hour display policy led Newark staff to propose placing a 20‑foot decorated tree at City Hall and a 12‑foot relocatable tree at Winterfest, with options to light the City Hall tree on Dec. 5 or Dec. 8; council provided informal feedback and asked staff to pursue logistics and additional lighting.
The City of Newark’s Parks and Recreation Department proposed a two‑tree alternative for this year’s Winterfest after the University of Delaware adopted a policy limiting displays on university property to 24 hours.
Paula Ennis, director of Parks and Recreation, told council staff found two viable trees during recent shopping: a 20‑foot tree intended to be installed in front of City Hall and a 12‑foot tree that would be used at Winterfest on Dec. 5 and then relocated the following Monday to a city location such as the George Rolson Center or McDonald's…
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