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Monrovia Weekly Nov 19, 2020
This intersection at Myrtle Avenue and Duarte Road has been a bone on contention with drivers since the formerly named Gold Line was first opened. | Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Overthe last several weeks, staff has been working with the Monrovia Old TownAdvisory Board (MOTAB), Old Town business owners, and the Monrovia Street Fair& Market operator, Raw Inspiration, related to the possible relocation ofthe fair to the 500 block on Myrtle Avenue.
Currently, the Street Fair is staged in the 700 and 800 blocks of Myrtle Avenue from Olive Avenue to Chestnut Avenue. This location has worked well; however, the proposed relocation to the north, could prove to be better for everyone.
Thecity is currently closing Myrtle Avenue every Friday and Saturday nights forexpanded outdoor dining. Extending the closure to the south one block to hostthe Street Fair, creates a continuity between the two programs and may generatemore foot traffic for all businesses in Old Town.
MOTABreviewed the proposed relocation at its Nov. 10 Board meeting and approved theplan for a trial period through January 2021. At that time the Board willevaluate the move to determine how things are working for the community and RawInspiration.
Therelocation will go into effect on Friday.
