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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
Except that this event, Bike Week, requires a significant expenditure for public safety, DPW, Etc. It cannot fairly be compared to a permanent restaurant that may never require any services from the town.
I do not see the comparison to the hockey tournament for the same reason. It also has an insignificant impact on the town's budget.
It is more fair that the participants assume the cost than it would be to pass it on to the taxpayers.
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Thanks for making the obvious point. It was the first thing that poped into my mind when I read Across America's post.