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Council approves temporary street closures and trash receptacles for Chamber events
Summary
The council granted the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce temporary closures for Buchanan Street markets (May 29, June 19, July 31), a downtown business trick-or-treat (Oct. 28) and Hometown Christmas (Dec. 4), and approved placement of trash receptacles along event routes.
The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce requested temporary street closures and public services for a series of downtown events in 2026. Mayor Barry read letters from Amy Nord, the chamber’s executive director, asking for closures to improve pedestrian safety and boost foot traffic for downtown businesses.
Council considered three Buchanan Street market dates — May 29, June 19 and July 31 — with…
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