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Mayor's weekly update mixes real service notices with April Fools' jokes; High Street closed for repairs
Summary
The mayor announced a temporary High Street closure for water-main and hydrant repairs, promoted an April 10 accessibility Walk, Talk and Roll, listed arts and community events, and included novelty claims (heated sidewalks, ODNR-trained squirrels, roundabouts with dispensaries) followed by "Happy April Fool's Day."
Mayor Steve Patterson used the city's weekly update to deliver a mix of practical service notices and lighthearted or novelty announcements, closing the segment with "Happy April Fool's Day," which signaled several earlier claims were playful.
Real service notice: the mayor said a High Street closure begins "today" and will run "through the 3" to allow crews to replace a water main and a fire hydrant. He said the closure affects the block between West Washington Street and West State Street and that there will be no through traffic, including…
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