In other business Tuesday, a group of 20 teenagers from the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition’s UNITY program appeared to champion youth involvement in the city and to voice support for a local skateboard park. Prior to the meeting, the group, led by facilitator Kate Merrigan, had met with Alcombright and Councilor Michael Boland for two hours.
"We spoke with the mayor and Councilor Boland about a variety of issues, ranging from low-income housing and a teen center to a youth commission and a skateboard park, which many of our members are passionate about," Brittany Shepard, a spokeswoman for the group, said.

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