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Committee considers modest revenue options — pickleball fees, pay‑by‑plate parking and outside details
Summary
As revenues rose modestly, councilors probed small revenue options: charging for pickleball/tennis reservations, using pay‑by‑plate for nonresidents at Broad Cove/Twin Brooks, reviewing outside‑detail event rates, and monetizing hall rentals or farmer’s market opportunities.
During the budget review, finance staff said revenues were up approximately 6.9% year over year, driven in part by higher rescue billing and the bag program. Committee members then discussed a range of modest revenue options to help the town’s bottom line.
Councilors suggested charging fees for structured or reserved pickleball and tennis court use, while staff noted the…
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