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Council narrows Art in the Park renewal to three years after police raise safety concerns
Summary
After testimony from the Chamber and an exchange with the police chief about vendor setup, handicapped parking and emergency access, council amended a proposed five-year renewal of Art in the Park to a three-year approval and asked staff and the Chamber to draft opt-out/amendment language.
Blowing Rock’s town council on Sept. 9 approved a three-year renewal for the Chamber’s Art in the Park event after an extended discussion about safety and logistics near the police station.
Parks & Recreation Director (Miss Brown) introduced the Chamber’s special-event application and staff review. Robin Miller, president and CEO of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, said she reduced the event footprint this year—from about 90 artists historically to 70—to ease load-in…
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