"Mayor Mark Eckert on Tuesday gathered about 30 downtown merchants at the city's new firehouse to politely ask them not to engage in that practice. He discussed that among other items to prepare the business owners for the ninth annual art show, which is May 14-16 on Main Street, west and east of the Public Square."
The article is interesting -- also be sure to read the comments below it to see how the "locals" feel about it. As artists from out of town we mostly see the people who enjoy the art fair, but the comments show a whole other side of the community.
Read more: http://www.bnd.com/2010/04/14/1214717/eckert-reminds-merchants-of-art.html#ixzz0l56ZhNbm
How do you feel about this idea of the Belleville mayor?
