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Commissioner proposes summer leagues, tournaments and movie nights across Benton Harbor parks
Summary
Commissioner Isom proposed rotating low‑cost tournaments, movie nights and other community events at city parks, estimating volunteer needs of about 10 and startup costs near $1,500; commissioners discussed insurance, permits and expanding coverage to smaller neighborhood parks.
Commissioner Isom presented a plan to activate Benton Harbor parks this summer with tournaments, leagues and other low‑cost community events and asked the commission for logistical support.
Isom said Hall Park, Union Park, Broadway, Jean Clark Park, City Center Park and Charles Yarbrough Park are recently renovated and could host rotating activities ranging from bag‑toss and croquet to dominoes, chess and movie nights. She described sponsor interest, a business league model and plans to rotate events so each…
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