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Board considers fee increases, reservation changes and staffing steps for town beach
Summary
Beach staff recommended raising campsite fees, adjusting per-person day fees, and simplifying online reservations to reduce third-party fees; board and staff also discussed hiring/assistant arrangements, lifeguard staffing and capacity limits for shelter rentals.
Beach staff asked the Select Board to approve a number of operational changes for the upcoming season, including raising the tent-site rate from $25 to $30, keeping an RV site at $45, and folding a third-party reservation fee into the posted price so visitors pay a single total. The manager argued the changes would cover rising trash and maintenance costs and reduce administrative friction associated with third‑party kiosks.
Staff also proposed a per-person daily fee structure (free under 6; $1 for ages 6–11) and a weekend shelter flat fee (proposed $150 for up to 50 people, with $3 per person for overages). The board discussed enforcement, capacity limits and insurance checks for contracted garbage collection. The meeting recorded hiring and management items: the board signaled support for hiring Pam Eulendar (motion seconded) and discussed background checks and seasonal assistant pay. Board members asked staff to prepare a clear fee schedule and a sample rental agreement for approval at a subsequent meeting.
