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East Canton council presses American Legion over Memorial Day parade route after safety concerns
Summary
Council warned the American Legion it may withhold village support for the Memorial Day parade unless the group accepts a revised route designed to reduce state‑route closures and improve traffic control; council discussed contracting traffic control services and possible costs.
Council and staff raised safety concerns about the American Legion’s proposed Memorial Day parade route through multiple state routes and cemetery areas, saying the traditional route requires closing several state highways and strains village public‑safety resources.
Chief and service staff proposed an alternate route that would keep most state routes open and concentrate spectators in a smaller area — reducing…
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