JHO <gatorsputers@gmx.com> wrote in
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> On Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:58:21 GMT, "dr. who?" <noemail@none.com> wrote:
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>>There is a town in NJ that wants to charge a homeowner $2000. per
>>night because of his holiday lightshow. They claim it is for security
>>and traffic control.
>>Have you faced any kind of negativity for your lightshow?
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> Hello Dr. Who,
>
> I saw that news article. I could not afford
> that kind of fine.
>
> This is our eighth year and knock on wood no complaints.
>
> We live in a small township in NE PA. We are very fortunate to have
> great neighbors.
>
> They all love the show and are only too ready to help out any way they
> can.
>
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>
> JHO
>
I have the same experience here. My neighbors are all VERY supportive of
my show, especially since I do collect for a popular local charity. I do
have one mild Grinch that takes issue with the traffic. But he isn't a
concern, and is well outnumbered.
As far as the article you mentioned... A lot depends on where you are
located, and how willing and able you are to fight it. In the 12/17 -
01/18 Reader's Digest, there was an article about a town (Plantation,
FL) trying to shut down a Christmas display due to the traffic 'safety
concerns'. But a court ruled that the display itself did not threaten
public safety. So the City basically has no say in the matter.
I know a lot of shows that have been shut down through the years. This
particular family just took the time to fight it, and won.
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