Lawrence City Council Plans Resolution Honoring WWII Soldiers Buried in North Africa
- Meeting Overview:
The Lawrence City Council meeting focused on various community issues, including a resolution to honor World War II soldiers from Lawrence buried in North Africa, alongside discussions on parking regulations and permits.
The council approved a resolution to honor five Lawrence soldiers interred in the North Africa American Cemetery. A council member, set to visit Tunisia later this year, emphasized the importance of remembering these individuals and the significance of presenting a city flag at their graves. The resolution aims to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of these soldiers and to ensure that their memory is preserved. The names of the soldiers include Leo Leandre, Kenneth Keough, John Jibo, Stanley Barooi, and George Nice. The resolution will be forwarded to the full council with favorable recommendations.
In addition to the resolution, the council addressed multiple parking-related issues, such as the establishment of handicap parking spots and the removal of others. Specific locations like 23 Washington Street and Foster Street were discussed, with motions to send the proposals to the police department for review. The council considered a 30-minute parking proposal on Jackson Street and resident parking zones in the B2 Ley School area.
A few documents, including a junk dealer permit and a playdate event with Little Sprouts, were tabled for future discussion.
Brian A. DePena
City Council Officials:
Jeovanny A. Rodriguez, Stephany Infante, Fidelina Santiago, Wendy Luzon, Gregory Del Rosario, Vivian Marmol, Marc Laplante, Celina Reyes, Ana Levy
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
06/25/2025
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Recording Published:
06/25/2025
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Essex County
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Towns:
Lawrence
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