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June 26, 2007

Alley Debacle Finally Settled

The City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night granting permanent closure of an alley on the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue. The 5-4 vote for permanent closure was finally possible with all council members in attendance.

This vote followed several deadlocked votes in recent weeks, due to absences of supporting council members. Voting in favor of closure were Debbie Gaines, Linda Bennett, Duke Franklin, Dan Page and Leamon Pierce. Dissenting were Jack Benson, Manuel Rico, Sally Robinson and Marti Rutherford.

Read more here.

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June 14, 2007

Highland Park Neighborhood Yard Sale This Saturday

This Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. until noon, Highland Park will be holding a neighborhood-wide yard sale at Tatum Park. There will also be snacks and drinks for sale as well to make your outdoor bargain shopping experience in The HP a pleasant one.

Directions: From downtown, take MLK east toward Missionary Ridge and turn right on Holly and go one block to Tatum Park. Come and enjoy a beautiful Saturday in Highland Park! See you there!

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