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Organizer requests Washington Square closure for Juneteenth; police warn city lacks officers for full closure
Summary
Charles Roberts asked the council to close Washington Square for a Juneteenth celebration; Newport Police Captain Michael Naylor said the detailed plan would require eight officers and the department could not commit that staffing so close to the USGA, suggesting alternatives and referring the matter to city administration.
Charles Roberts presented a request for the council to close Washington Square for a planned Juneteenth special event that seeks to consolidate historical and cultural presentations in the square. Roberts emphasized the event's growth and cultural importance and asked for a full square closure to improve safety and logistics.
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