Not surprising that this passed. The assessments and taxes or so low on property away from the water so that those properties will pay very little to finance the bond. Non-resident taxpayers will pay the bulk of the bill. It's like welfare only better. Never seen a town of 6000 residents have such luxurious municipal facilities but docks and parking for those that pay the bills built over 30 years ago and poorly maintained. I am sure the library is well used but that will change in the next few years as printed books will be obsolete just as we see the decline of printed newspapers. Everything will be available on line at a much lower cost. Groups that meet at the library could have been shifted to the underutilized meeting rooms at the community center. Shame this will still not be paid for when it is obsolete.
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