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Board approves street closures and permits for community events and school year

Mishawaka Board of Public Works and Safety (joint session with Utility Board) · August 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a tree-removal permit at 704 Studebay, closure of Ironworks Avenue for the Ninja Mayhem event (Aug. 14–15), Ridge Place closure for Aug. 30 (requesting member abstained), and a repeated request from Mishawaka Catholic to close Spring Street during the 2026–27 school year.

The board approved several permits and street-closure requests during the meeting, including removal of one tree and a stump at 704 Studebay and multiple temporary street closures for events and school operations.

Board members approved the tree work permit after a motion and second. The board then approved closing Ironworks Avenue between Mill Street and Hill Street from 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 for the Ninja Mayhem event.

A member requested closing Ridge Place south of Drill Ridge South for Sunday, Aug. 30, and declared an abstention from voting because they live on the street. The board approved the closure as presented. The board also approved a repeat request from Mishawaka Catholic to close Spring Street between 3rd and 4th for the 2026–2027 school year during scheduled arrival, recess and departure windows.