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Residents urge borough to act on roadside campers, Herring Cove restrooms and a proposed sales‑tax cap hike
Summary
Three residents used public comment to press the borough: Barbara Bigelow urged action on long‑term campers in state rights‑of‑way; Mary Stevenson urged prioritizing restrooms and parking at Herring Cove ahead of summer tourism; Janie Henderson questioned a reported proposal to raise the sales‑tax cap from $2,000 to $6,000 and warned of local affordability impacts.
Public comments during the Feb. 9 meeting highlighted three community concerns: long‑term camping in state rights‑of‑way, lack of restroom and parking infrastructure at Herring Cove, and possible changes to the borough’s sales‑tax cap.
Barbara Bigelow told the assembly she has documented camped vans and motorhomes living in state rights‑of‑way and urged borough and state action. "This camper has probably been frequenting since 2024," Bigelow said, adding that while some campers keep their sites tidy, obstructions and…
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