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New Bath sales tax meets with objections, passes council vote

by Trish Rudder

A June 18 public hearing at the Town of Bath council meeting on a proposed 1% sales tax aired objections from the public, both consumers and business owners.

Most comments were from people who were concerned that the timing for this additional tax was inappropriate since the local citizens are struggling with heightened rates on groceries, gas, utilities, etc.

“I service the locals; not the tourists,” said Lora Sisenstein, co-owner of a…

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