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Residents urge Fostoria council to prepare downtown for large summer event, raise safety and farmland concerns
Summary
During public comment residents warned the council to prepare downtown for a large July event, requested updates on the splash pad and inclusion park, raised concerns about nonlocal groups in downtown at night, and reported alleged damage and contract noncompliance on a 16.5-acre farmland lease near Reservoir No. 5.
Residents used the city’s public comment period to press council to prepare the downtown for a major summer event and to raise safety and lease-related concerns.
Jill Filiator (402 West Culbertson Street) told council she expects tens of thousands of people at a July event that will rely on shuttles and off-site parking; she urged the city to ensure downtown readiness — including tree plantings, ambiance, business participation, and timely completion of the splash pad and inclusion park — and asked council to confirm construction and permitting timelines so downtown businesses can prepare. Filiator…
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