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This from the minutes of the Town of Chilmark Selectmen's Meeting, 7 March 2006:

Film Festival

Thomas Bena requested permission to erect two tents at the Community Center for the Film Festival March 17th - 19th. Mr. Fenner reminded Mr. Bena that no CCC furniture could be taken outside. Mr. Doty addressed a letter from the Custodian regarding some concerns he had about the couch legs scratching the wood floor, trash and the building not being well cleaned up last year. Mr. Bena said it was an exaggeration and that the center was clean by 11 am Monday. He said he felt he was providing a service to the town by holding the film festival and pointed out that some towns pay to have festivals like this in their town. Mr. Fenner commended him on providing a good service, but said that duct tape should be substituted for a better material and that Thomas should be there Monday morning to supervise the clean up to make sure it was done right and the center was ready for the morning exercise class.

Mr. Parker said that Mr. Bena gives a good service, but that he also gets a good deal from the town. Mr. Bena said that we were all getting a good deal. Mr. Doty noted that the film Fisher Poets was on Saturday. Jane Slater said that it was a good festival. Pat Jenkinson spoke in favor of the festival.

Mr. Doty moved and Mr. Parker seconded a motion to approve the two tents outside the center on the condition he coordinated with the Building Inspector and that the propane heater was inspected by the Gas Inspector or Fire Chief. SO VOTED: Three Ayes.

Thomas Bena asked for permission to erect their Film Festival wooden sign in front of the center tomorrow. The board approved his request.

Thomas Bena asked for permission to use the center for one hour this Monday for staff orientation. Mr T. Carroll said he would check the schedule for any conflicts.

I was lucky enough to attend and contribute to the festival in its first year. Maybe I can make it back again in 2007...