While the idea has some restaurateurs up in arms, Scituate officials are seriously considering a local meals tax that would raise money for town projects.
The tax would apply to all restaurants, from burger joints and coffee shops to fine dining and meals with waterfront views. Officials plan to request the tax during Town Meeting in April.
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To implement the master plan the selectmen will have to seek an override that will increase the levy limit by about 15%. For the average Scituate homeowner, that's an increase of about $1,000 a year. $200,000 from a meals tax isn't going to cushion the blow very much.
Well, only 75 cents per $100 check! Of course they should do it. (Summered in Scituate for 23 years.)