Commission clears popup park for Special Olympics law-enforcement torch run

Kelly Coughlin of the New Canaan Police asked the Town of Dukan Police Commission for permission to use the popup park between Elm Street and South Avenue on Friday, June 5, for the law-enforcement Special Olympics torch run. Coughlin said organizers plan to use the area in the morning to set up and to start the run.

The commission discussed timing and logistics; staff said the area would be used from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the run would begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. A commissioner noted longstanding cooperation with Special Olympics and praised Coughlin's fundraising and coordination efforts. The commission moved, seconded and approved closing the popup park for the event.

Staff confirmed the requester has completed the special-events permit and must meet the usual permit requirements. No road closure was required for this segment of the event.