Primrose Hill at night
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The early closure of Primrose Hill has not quelled late-night disruption, residents say.
The park has been closed from 10pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends.
However as there are no gates to the park, the closure can only be implemented through signage and police patrols – limiting its impact.
Mick Hudspeth, the CEO of Primrose Hill Community Association, said: “It is quite clear that the measures are not working, it is impossible to police the space all weekend, police resources are stretched as it is especially with lockdown ending and pubs re-opening.
LENOX â A 19th-century downtown landmark, the Summer White House Inn, is undergoing a $1 million total interior restoration after its purchase Feb. 26 by Susan Gibbs, a local resident and specialist in historical renovation.
She bought the bed-and-breakfast at 17 Main St., owned since 1992 by prominent Lenox hospitality industry leaders Frank and Mary Newton, for $601,000.
The property had been marketed for at least six years, with an initial asking price of $1.5 million â later reduced to $799,000. The sale was handled by John McLean, associate broker with Berkshire Real Estate Associates.
âThe town and the county couldnât have a better person to purchase it, and to restore it to what it should be for its history and location,â McLean said. âItâs a good, solid structure, but needs updating.â