Fire department squads prep for large public fireworks display
Fire Chief Devin Graham describes a coordinated effort by Parks and Rec and the Street Department to clear vegetation, dig 6 foot trenches, and install over 1,300 plastic tubes for shells. Workers set up ply wood boxes with tubes in dirt and run wires from shells to the launch point. The project involves many trained personnel and is described as complex and risky.
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Fireworks legality and safety tips for Roswell residents
Roswell allows ground and hand held sparkling and smoke devices, cone fountains, crackling devices, cylindrical fountains, and certain aerial devices. The city urges residents to attend the free Fourth of July event and warns about safety due to dry conditions while allowing some personal fireworks with restrictions.
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Roswell Eyes 11 Building Spring River Apartments Project
Project and architecture teams met Wednesday to discuss schedules for the Spring River Apartments on Sycamore and College. Icon Builders and partners plan 11 buildings with a $15 million first phase 144 units plus a clubhouse, targeting rents around 800 to 900 dollars. The two-phase project seeks 256 total units over 14 months with partial funding from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development and a city fee reduction of about 63000 dollars.
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DNA Law Expansion Ties 12 Homicide and 40 Sex Cases
Martinez announced that a state analysis shows the revamped Kathryn Sepich DNA law boosted matching samples by 83 percent, linking more than a dozen homicide and 40 sex crime investigations. The law, named for Kathryn Sepich of New Mexico State University, faces legislative opposition from the state public defender.
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Blotter Note: Items Stolen Shelter Apartment Burglary
Blotter continued reports say an air conditioner, pet items, shoes and a chair were stolen from an apartment. No suspects named and no injuries reported. Details unavailable on location or timing.
Stolen Pickup Reported on South Kansas Avenue
Police were dispatched to the 600 block of South Kansas Avenue Tuesday at 2 p.m. in reference to a stolen vehicle. Investigation revealed a pickup truck was taken.
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