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Smooth Rock Falls council meeting set for March 2 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall

Justin Barber

Feb 28, 2026

Smooth Rock Falls council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall.

A Zoom option will be available for residents who want to attend virtually, but advance registration is required, according to a notice posted by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.

Agendas are posted to the town’s Council Meeting Portal once published.

The town’s notice also says a virtual waiting room is now in place, and registered attendees will be admitted to the meeting five minutes before the scheduled start time.

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