[Massplanners] giving money to local businesses

[Richard McCarthy]

Good afternoon Ken,



North Attleboro’s Downtown Association is doing a similar thing.  You might
want to reach out to them.  Standard disclaimer Massachusetts tested unlike
Virginia.



Best,





Richard J. McCarthy, Jr.

Town Planner

1 Liberty Lane

Norfolk, MA 02056

508-440-2807

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*From:* MassPlanners [mailto:massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org] *On Behalf
Of *Ken Buckland via MassPlanners
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 27, 2022 1:23 PM
*To:* massplanners at masscptc.org
*Subject:* [Massplanners] giving money to local businesses



We are considering a program where we hand out coupons to spend at local
businesses that, in turn, the businesses redeem from the redevelopment
authority for cash.reimbursement. Is there any legal issue with this?
Doesn't seem to be money laundering but I need confirmation.



Ken Buckland

Town of Wareham

508.291.3100 ext 6501
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