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Council approves temporary beach amusement contract with amended terms; vendor to pay porta‑potty and minimum revenue share
Summary
After heated public comment and debate over location, environmental risk and who should be consulted, council approved a 60‑day amusement contract for a town beach parcel with Rockwell Amusements/New England Rides, amending revenue terms to 15% of gross sales or a $5,000 minimum and requiring the vendor to supply porta‑potties and refuse plans.
The council voted May 4 to authorize a temporary contract with Rockwell Amusements / New England Rides to operate family‑oriented rides, games and food booths at a town beach parcel for a seasonal period. Debate at the meeting ranged from environmental concerns to process and who should have been consulted: members of the recreation board presented an alternative community‑driven beach programming plan while a business representative pushed for rides on a particular town lot.
The contract discussion covered insurance and…
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