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ATAX advisory committee backs grants to farmers market, theater and holiday events; debates museum operating support
Summary
The Bluffton ATAX advisory committee recommended awards totaling multiple grants — including $55,300 for the Farmers Market and $42,008.01 for May River Theater — and approved smaller event grants. Members also debated whether ATAX money should fund operational costs for museums and cultural facilities and agreed to raise the issue with town council.
The ATAX advisory committee in Bluffton voted on Nov. 19 to recommend funding several local events and cultural organizations while opening a broader discussion about whether accommodations-tax dollars should pay museums’ operating costs.
The committee recommended $55,300 for the Farmers Market of Bluffton to support advertising and outreach and approved $42,008.01 for May River Theater’s 2025 marketing campaign. It also approved event grants including $25,100 for New Bluffton Worship’s Christmas Eve “Under the Stars” service and $27,000 for the Society of Bluffton Artists’ expanded marketing. The committee recommended $2,830 for Congregation Beth Yam’s Hanukkah/menorah‑lighting event. Each measure passed by a voice vote of committee members.
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