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Council approves $140,000 for sand-sculpting festival after debate over fundraising and donor ties
Summary
After debate and a failed substitute to cut funding, the Revere City Council approved a $140,000 free-cash appropriation to support the annual sand-sculpting festival; councilors discussed grant support, public safety costs and the festival partnership’s governance.
The Revere City Council voted on June 23 to appropriate $140,000 from free cash to support the city’s annual sand-sculpting festival after a substitute motion to cut the amount to $120,000 failed.
Why it matters: The sand-sculpting festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to Revere Beach, generates economic activity for local businesses and requires significant public-safety resources. Council debate highlighted fundraising sources and whether…
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