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City Moves Forward with Last Thursday Despite Board Resignation

REGULATORY NIGHTMARE: This may look wholesome, but some Alberta Street locals say Last Thursday gets out of hand after dark.
By NIGEL JAQUISS

Mayor Charlie Hales announced today that the city will provide support and oversight later this week for Last Thursday, despite the resignation of Friends of Last Thursday's board on Monday. The monthly gathering in the Alberta neighborhood has become increasingly controversial as rowdy attendees have fallen afoul of neighbors.

Here's the statement from mayoral spokesman Dana Haynes:

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