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Commission asks attorney to draft ordinance to bar full‑park rentals and protect public access
Summary
Commissioner Jacobs asked the town attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting rental of the entire public park to private entities; commissioners directed staff to return with language to preserve public access and to address parking/fee practices used by private events.
Commissioner Jacobs asked the commission to direct the town attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting the full rental of the town park to private entities after recent events where the park was closed to general public access and private vendors charged admission and VIP parking. Jacobs argued the park is taxpayer‑funded public land and should not be closed entirely for private profit; other…
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