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Excluding Non-residents from Municipal Facilities.

Does Massachusetts Law allow a town to deny entry to a non-resident for a facility like a swimming pool? When I called the facility, I was told that it was for residents only. I could only enter if I was with a resident of the town. Sounds like a private country club. Aren't the facilities funded by my state taxes as well? (Posted by Bostongirl on the Forum Chat Room.)

The following response was posted by attorney John F. Libertine: It is not unlawful, or even unreasonable for a city or town to require residence for access to certain facilities including pools, beaches, or landfills and recycling centers. These facilities are generally operated out of the local budget, and are thus supported by local property taxes.

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