Community Corner

Question of the Week: Should the Town Ban Skateboarding at the Island Park Playground?

We want to know what local residents think about this issue.

Earlier this week, we posted the story of local parents questioning a at the .

A "no skateboarding" sign was posted on March 9 at the playground by the Department of Public Works. However, parents want to know when a ban on skateboarding went into effect.

The chief of police will go before the on Monday to request a clarification of the sign. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. 

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Residents have voiced complaints of various debris, such as wood and bricks, being left at the playground. A picnic table was also heavily damaged.

However, others state kids need a place to skateboard.

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Should the town council ban skateboarding at the Island Park Playground?

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