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Posted By: Tom Russo

Agreed. Most of the merchants in town were against the plan and it was hotly debated. The problem as I understand it is that this village of 2000 people has trouble supporting the infrastructure needed to accommodate 500,000 visitors per year. It takes a great toll on the roads, sidewalks, bridges, water treatment plant etc. The bed tax that tourists pay to stay at a hotel or B&B goes to the county. The county in the past has not been willing to share the wealth.