Politics & Government
Richfield Municipal Center Dedicated In A Festive Atmosphere
A day full of fun and frolic accompanied the official dedication of the new Richfield City Hall and Municipal Center on Saturday.
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It was a day full of fun and frolic, if not a little bit of learning, as the new was dedicated Saturday.
A morning of demonstrations by the and departments was highlighted by the landing of a State Police helicopter on the Heredia Park ballfield, much to the delight of the hundreds on hand.
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The early festivities set the stage for the official dedication ceremony, emceed by Richfield .
"This building is the focal point of city government for you," Goettel said.
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With assistance, Goettel then opened a time capsule preserved in the cornerstone of the former municipal building that was dedicated on June 5, 1966.
Among the items inside the copper box set inside the cornerstone were a Holy Bible, a 1966 dedication program, several local newspapers of the day, as well as a city phone/address directory.
A new time capsule will be preserved with the current building, with items inside including local print publications, emblems and badges from Richfield Police and Fire, a Blackberry, a cell phone, and a baseball signed by members of Richfield youth baseball, among other items representative of the city.