UPDATE 2 (7/22): The planning committee of Vernon, NY have rejected Woodstock 50 organizers for a fourth time, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports. Town of Vernon Code Enforcement Officer Reay Walker called a newly proposed safety plan “worthless” and that several key details to ensure a safe festival were lacking. UPDATE: …
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