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Fair and agricultural societies ask Legislature to protect year‑round uses of fairgrounds

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Representatives of agricultural societies and fairgrounds testified in support of legislation (Senate 1455 / H.2354) to prevent municipal bylaws from unduly restricting off‑season uses of fairgrounds, arguing that year‑round events keep fairgrounds financially viable and deliver community benefits.

Representatives of Massachusetts agricultural societies and fairgrounds told the joint committee that many fairgrounds rely on off‑season events to fund maintenance and community programming and urged passage of bills to limit municipal restrictions on year‑round uses. Speakers…

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