BRATTLEBORO — It is essential that the 1-percent local option sales tax be voted down at Annual Representative Town Meeting!
We cannot bear the weight of more reasons not to shop in Brattleboro. If this is passed, it indicates to me that our businesses are not wanted and that Brattleboro wants a barren downtown full of empty spaces.
It is completely unreasonable to even consider this tax!
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