Board approves block closure for surprise 60th birthday on Aug. 29

Aug 18, 2026

Rebecca Baker asked to close East Fifth Street from Ash to Lee on Aug. 29 for a surprise 60th birthday party; the board approved a closure from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. after discussing emergency access and barricade procedures.

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Rebecca Baker told the board she requested a partial closure of East Fifth Street from Ash Street to Lee Street on Saturday, Aug. 29, to hold a surprise 60th birthday party for her husband. She described plans for a small band, a jumpy house for children and food, and said neighbors had provided signatures of support.

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