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September 7, 2007

North Providence dismantles skateboarder park

There were no protesting skateboarders this morning when the North Providence Public Works crew arrived to continue dismantling the town's skate park.

Angry skaters stood their ground on the park's ramps yesterday, slowing down the process. Some said they'd even skip school to protest again this morning.

But the only sign that anyone had visited the park, according to Public Works Director Glenn Corrente, was a small ramp found in nearby woods.

"They had camouflaged it," Corrente said.

The park was assembled in about a week. Corrente says it will take a few days to fully dismantle. The pieces will be put in storage.

Mayor Charles Lombardi said the move was a response to complaints about noise, trash and graffiti that have surrounded the facility since it opened in January.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 10:41 AM | Permalink

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