BERLIN — Due to conflicts that have arisen at political rallies at Veterans Memorial Park, the city will give the lower section of the park to VFW Post 2520 to avoid future protests on ground the veterans consider hallowed.
The city will retain most of the park, including the gazebo and the adjacent tennis courts.
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