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Police say Renaissance Festival strained patrols; council weighs overtime and possible park supervision ordinance
Summary
Police reported heavy calls and teenage‑led disruptions at the Renaissance Festival and asked the council to budget overtime or consider an ordinance requiring adult supervision for youths at large events; councilors discussed enforceability and funding options.
City police representatives reported that the Renaissance Festival generated sustained demand on patrols and required county assistance. A police speaker said the department ‘‘will have to request probably another 3,000 next year for strictly overtime for another crew of officers’’ to staff a dedicated park presence during the festival. Officers and councilors described…
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