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Park board drops proposed renaming after residents urge keeping Fairman Pool name
Summary
The Big Rapids Park Board removed a proposal to rename the pool after residents said changing the name would erase local Ferris-related history; staff said family members preferred the current name and the item was removed from the agenda as the city drafts a fuller naming policy.
The Big Rapids Park Board removed a proposal to rename the city pool after public commenters said changing the name would erase local history tied to Ferris. The Chair accepted public comment and the item was dropped from the agenda after staff reported families did not support a name change.
Why it matters: Residents framed the proposal as a loss of community history. The board…
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