BERLIN — Two residents attended the city council meeting this week to raise concerns about recreation department staff and the safety of students under their care.
As a result of their complaints, city officials said they would ask Rec. Center Director Duane “DJ” Johnson meet with them to discuss the city rec center’s operations and oversight.
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