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Residents urge month-long veterans recognition and press city on sunken boats in back bay
Summary
Public commenters asked the commission to dedicate August to veterans and pressed officials about sunken, apparently abandoned boats in a back bay; staff said the city is pursuing title searches with state agencies and coordinating with marine police but removal is a lengthy legal process.
During the public-comment period at the Jan. 22 Ventnor City Commission meeting, resident Ed Dixon asked the commission to consider dedicating the entire month of August to honor military veterans, citing multiple service-related observances in August and reporting outreach to VFW and American Legion organizations.
Later in the public-comment period, Mary Samberg of 219 North Wissahickon Avenue asked about an unresolved complaint she raised previously…
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