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City survey seeks citizens’ guidance

By Morgen Neuhauser news@the woodstockindependent.com For the second year in a row, Woodstock city government is using a survey to ask residents about their satisfaction with the town’s facilities, management, […]

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‘You have no idea what you are getting into’: Police find Crisis Intervention Training essential as mental health issues grow

By Morgen Neuhauser news@the woodstockindependent.com  Woodstock Police Officer Charles Levy, who completed his crisis intervention training three months ago, said he responds to at least one mental health situation every […]

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Call for pickleball: Should outdoor tennis courts be converted for popular ‘new’ sport?

By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Pickleball was batted around during a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission this month. Woodstock currently has indoor pickleball courts at the Woodstock Recreation […]

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