City plans festive July events amid hurricane season concerns

During a recent city council meeting, members expressed condolences to the Mason family following a tragic event, emphasizing the importance of community support during difficult times. Council members highlighted the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, scheduled for July 3rd, and announced a new initiative: the first-ever Stafford Movie Night on July 18th at the Civic Center, featuring the film \"Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.\" This event aims to foster community engagement, with free admission and concessions available for purchase.

Additionally, the council is set to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 21st, in collaboration with Southern Ice Cream, offering free ice cream at Gordon Fountain Lake from noon to 2 PM.

As hurricane season approaches, officials urged residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential storms, referencing recent weather events that have impacted the area. They also reminded the public to eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, particularly in light of West Nile virus cases reported in the region.

In a stern reminder, the council reiterated a zero-tolerance policy on fireworks within city limits, encouraging residents to enjoy the city-sponsored fireworks display instead.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, alongside a request for future discussions on personnel policies to be presented to the council.