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Wells Select Board to review proposed lodging‑fee increases after industry pushback
Summary
The Select Board heard a lengthy presentation and a flood of public comments on April 7 about a cost‑of‑service study that would raise lodging fees; presenters proposed $68.72 per hotel unit and $2,129 per campsite as maximums and the board voted to schedule a follow‑up workshop to refine what costs should be included.
The Wells Select Board opened a public hearing on April 7 to review a cost‑of‑service study that would change how the town charges lodging businesses. Jim and Kathy, a board subcommittee, explained the methodology and recommended maximum fee figures; lodging operators and campground owners pushed back forcefully during the public comment period.
The presenters walked the board through schedules that itemize processing time ($275.78 for application processing), registry inspections, legal costs, and allocations of police, fire and EMS calls. They said the town expects to hire a life‑safety…
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