Seymour youth to ask first lady for help with skateboard facility (video)

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — A group of kids just want somewhere safe to ride their bikes and skateboards in town, and plan to take their mission all the way to the White House.
Youths formerly used the BMX and skateboard ramps at Wheel Park, the town skate area on Wakeley Street. But all that changed in June 2010, when the Board of Selectmen voted to shut the park down, because of safety concerns, and a recommendation from its insurance company.

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