A peaceful protest is scheduled to take place from 6 pm-7 pm this evening on public square. We expect this to be a peaceful event, with possibly 100+ participants. We are tracking the event, to the extent possible, and have noted a few instances of inflammatory remarks/comments. Therefore, we are ensuring the safety of the participants and the businesses within the vicinity of the event.
We have contacted the event organizers and coordinated the City’s response to provide a space for the event’s participants and limit the possibility of interaction between individuals and vehicular traffic. Therefore, we will be closing down Public Square to traffic starting at 5 pm until the conclusion of the event. The area involved will be the four-block radius around the square with barricades at Mulberry St. and W. High St, N. Main St. and Chestnut St., Gay St. and E High St., and S. Main St. and Vine St.
Again, these measures are to accommodate the event participants and maintain everyone’s safety.