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Columbus statue removed from Norwalk’s Heritage Wall ahead of planned protests

The city of Norwalk and the Columbus Memorial Fund say they moved the statue ahead of some protests this weekend due to fears of vandalism or outright destruction.

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Columbus statue removed from Norwalk’s Heritage Wall ahead of planned protests

The city of Norwalk and the Columbus Memorial Fund say they moved the statue ahead of some protests this weekend due to fears of vandalism or outright destruction.

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