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Wells board cites Eno decision in lodging-fee workshop, appoints subcommittee to calculate proposed fee
Summary
Boarders reviewed Eno v. Bar Harbor as a legal template for defensible lodging fees, debated whether to pick a number now or ‘do the math first,’ and the chair appointed a subcommittee (Kathy and Jim) with staff to produce cost calculations before the January budget meeting.
During a Dec. 3 workshop, Wells selectmen centered debate on how the town should set or justify new lodging and short-term rental fees.
Leah (Speaker 7) reviewed the 2020 Eno v. Town of Bar Harbor decision, telling the board the case provides a "road map" for what costs a municipality may include in a fee: direct costs (staff time processing…
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