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Commission backs new Weston acoustic concert series with $2,000 grant
Summary
Jackson Jones won a $2,000 grant to support a nine‑date acoustic concert series at Mac Miller Park; commissioners clarified fund eligibility and asked the organizer to coordinate permits and post-event reporting.
The Weston Tourism Commission approved a $2,000 grant to support a nine-date Weston Acoustic Concert Series at Mac Miller Park.
Jackson Jones described last year’s series and said it averaged 'about 80 to a 120' attendees per week and that the proposed program would include food trucks and local sponsors. He told commissioners that most funding would come from local business sponsors and that the grant would help with advertising, merchandise and event promotion.
Staff clarified funding rules: the village retains a portion of room-tax revenue that the commission can use for local promotions, and the separate 'meetings mean business' fund is reserved for conference and banquet expenses. Commissioners asked Jones to confirm park rental fees and food-truck licensing; staff noted the fee and licensing requirements for vendors serving on village property.
After discussion the commission moved and seconded a motion to approve $2,000 for the acoustic series; the motion carried on a voice vote. Commissioners asked the organizer to submit a post-event report documenting any room-night impacts and to coordinate required vendor licensing with village staff.
