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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.

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OpposedRobert HigginsApr 28, 2026

The 40-year owner of Higgins Crab House objected to the city sponsoring and promoting a seafood festival on a prime summer weekend that brings out-of-town vendors to compete directly with local restaurants.

Mayor and City Council (Work) - Apr 28, 2026 · 6:39 →
SupportiveBeth LaverickApr 28, 2026

The festival promoter described the successful first year, 2,052 tickets sold, mostly local and regional vendors, and defended the August 29 date as a calendar necessity.

Mayor and City Council (Work) - Apr 28, 2026 · 36:43 →