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Somerset council orders outreach after private ‘Somerset’ camps raise liability and supervision concerns
Summary
Councilors directed the town attorney to draft language for organizers of private boys' and girls' camps that have advertised use of town facilities, citing misleading use of the 'Somerset' name, unclear supervision of young campers and insurance concerns; staff will contact camp organizers and require authorization and insurance if they wish to continue.
Councilors told staff to contact organizers of private summer camps that have been using town facilities and advertised under names that could imply official town sponsorship.
Councilors raised multiple concerns: advertising that refers to 'Somerset' may mislead parents into thinking the camps are town-run; children as young…
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