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NEENAH - An ordinance that would have enacted a citywide mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus was withdrawn Wednesday because of the division it exposed within the Neenah community. In its place, the Common Council unanimously ratified a proclamation for a mask advisory that was issued Monday by Mayor Dean Kaufert. The proclamation urges — but does not require — the use of face coverings "by residents of, visitors to and businesses within the city of Neenah, until such time that the city’s COVID-19 case data indicates the pandemic has abated." Council member Danae Ste...

Neenah council will meet Wednesday to vote on citywide mask mandate to slow the spread of COVID-19 Duke Behnke, Appleton Post-Crescent © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Donning a patriotic mask, Dianna Grindstaff-Abbott assists citizens in the voting process at the former Shopko building Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Neenah, Wis. NEENAH - The Common Council will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to vote on an ordinance enacting a citywide mask mandate to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. If passed, the mandate would take effect immediately upon publication and c...

NEENAH - The Common Council will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to vote on an ordinance enacting a citywide mask mandate to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. If passed, the mandate would take effect immediately upon publication and continue until May 31 or until the end of the city's public health emergency, whichever is earlier. The proposed ordinance says, "Every person age five (5) years and older who is present in any enclosed space accessible to the public shall wear a face covering that completely covers their nose and mouth when another person or persons who are not members...