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Council unanimously approved a temporary suspension of Wilkes-Barre's open-consumption alcohol rule in a designated area during Rockin' the River on July 17, July 24, and July 31, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. The council also unanimously authorized the finance officer to receive confidential local tax information from Berkheimer for official purposes.
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The alcohol rule change applies only to the event area designated by the Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau; all other city alcohol regulations remain in effect. Council also established Brian Swetz, the finance officer, as the city's authorized contact for local tax records. The North Washington Street Bridge remains delayed while property and condemnation issues are resolved before final plans and bidding can proceed.
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