The following is a roundup of updates from last nights council meeting:
Skate Park Public Hearing
Tonight, June 20th, the Parks Board will be holding the first public hearing on the feasibility of and possible site location for a skate park. The meeting is at 7pm at City Hall
4th of July Fireworks
This is the last year that the personal discharge of fireworks will be allowed in the city of Newcastle. If you chose to shoot off your own fireworks please be safe and use common sense especially if there will be children in the viewing area. If you choose not to hold your own fireworks display there will be a public display at Lake Boren Park. Festivities in the park begin at 6pm. From 8-10pm there will be live music and the fireworks display over the lake will begin at 10pm. There will also be several food vendors in the park during the event. Also note the following from the city website:
NO outside fireworks are permitted at Lake Boren Park. All dogs must be ON LEASH and horses are not allowed during this event. All attendees should remember that fireworks can startle or frighten animals. For the safety of others and your pets, we recommend animals be kept at home.
Coal Creek Parkway Closure
Coal Creek Parkway between Newcastle Way and Golf Club Road will be closed from approx 11:30 - 2pm on this Friday June 22nd. Traffic will be detoured along Newcastle Way and Golf Club Road during the closure. Please expect delays if you will be travelling during this time. The reason for the road closure is for the dedication of the Officer Richard Hertzog memorial. For those who have been in town for several years, you may recall that Officer Hertzog was a well respected and loved Officer of the Newcastle PD who was shot along Coal Creek Parkway while on duty.
Concerts in the Park
The Summer concert series begins next Wednesday June 27th at Lake Boren Park. For a schedule of performances visit the Newcastle Event Calendar.
