Greenwich Beach Fees Deter Non-Residents

After being forced by the State Supreme Court to allow non-residents into its beaches, Greenwich, CT, has constructed a fee system that some contend is still illegal.

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May 1, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Town park officials observed 69 vehicles turn away from the entrances to Greenwich Point and Byram parks, after the occupants were told of the policy. Rich Haight, a gatekeeper at Byram Park, said many nonresidents questioned the new fees and refused to pay. "You just sit back and say, 'Have a nice day."

Thanks to Amy C. Verel

FULL STORY: New fees cause many nonresidents to shun Greenwich beaches

Thursday, April 18, 2002 in The Hartford Courant

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