The Barnstable County Commissioners confirmed yesterday that they have restored the funding necessary to maintain the Route 6 Rest Area. We are currently reviewing the formal amendment to ensure the operational transition proceeds as promised. I will monitor the site to verify that the facility remains open and fully staffed …
June 19, 2017
Final supporters
Please help us convince the Barnstable County Commissioners continue to provide the necessary funding for the management of the Route 6 Rest Area.
Millions of dollars are spent annually to market Cape Cod as a tourist destination. Well over 4 million people traveled to the Cape last year leaving no doubt that tourism is the largest economic driver we have in Barnstable County. A prime example of this is the Route 6 Rest Area which serves over 40,000 visitors, generates a minimum of 10 seasonal jobs and are indirectly responsible for additional seasonal employment by promoting businesses across Cape Cod.
The funds generated from license plate money is clearly stated that it is to promote tourism and economic development. According to Massachusetts General Law Title XIV, Chapter 90 Section 2, “… all amounts so transferred shall be used to promote tourism and economic development;” We have seen no better example of how a small amount of money can benefit so many taxpayers, county-wide, to promote tourism and economic development with such immediate and proven effect than reinstating the long-time tradition of maintaining the operation of this rest area.
It is for the purity of our request and the consideration of the livelihoods that could be hindered that the commissioners should continue their established precedent of funding the daily maintenance of the Route 6 Rest Area Rest Rooms until they have replaced it with another revenue source.
Updates
May 13, 2017
The petition reached 500 signatures this morning. I have drafted a formal letter citing the relevant Massachusetts General Law to be delivered to the Barnstable County Commissioners later this week.
Reached 500 supporters
May 12, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2017
6 Comments
When will people understand that our economy is tourist-based, and this IS NOT an EXPENSE, It's an INVESTMENT! Amenities (especially with bathrooms) are very important to travelers. These things do matter. We shouldn't take the return of the tourist to Cape Cod for granted, and should be doing all we can to insure a pleasant experience. All local and county governments should support this.
No better words than Mr. Fuccillo, "The Route 6 Rest Area is important to residents and visitors to the Cape. 44% of the $7.5B industry on the Cape is Tourism. The facility is needed and needs to be funded to support Tourism and all the efforts of the business owners and organizations of Cape Cod."
The Route 6 Rest Area is important to residents and visitors to the Cape. 44% of the $7.5B industry on the Cape is Tourism. The facility is needed and needs to be funded to support Tourism and all the efforts of the business owners and organizations of Cape Cod.
Visitors services are gateways to a place and no services makes guests feel disrespected and unwanted. Bathrooms are basic!
My wife and I vacation in our 24' motorhome. We often take advantage of State Visitors' Centers on the highway. They are usually beautifully kept, clean and filled with travel and vacation information. It would be a shame to spend millions of dollars on marketing Cape Cod and ignore the welcoming way station for our tourists. - Bob Brimmer
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
The Barnstable County Commissioners confirmed yesterday that they have restored the funding necessary to maintain the Route 6 Rest Area. We are currently reviewing the formal amendment to ensure the operational transition proceeds as promised. I will monitor the site to verify that the facility remains open and fully staffed …
June 19, 2017
Final supporters
Please help us convince the Barnstable County Commissioners continue to provide the necessary funding for the management of the Route 6 Rest Area.
Millions of dollars are spent annually to market Cape Cod as a tourist destination. Well over 4 million people traveled to the Cape last year leaving no doubt that tourism is the largest economic driver we have in Barnstable County. A prime example of this is the Route 6 Rest Area which serves over 40,000 visitors, generates a minimum of 10 seasonal jobs and are indirectly responsible for additional seasonal employment by promoting businesses across Cape Cod.
The funds generated from license plate money is clearly stated that it is to promote tourism and economic development. According to Massachusetts General Law Title XIV, Chapter 90 Section 2, “… all amounts so transferred shall be used to promote tourism and economic development;” We have seen no better example of how a small amount of money can benefit so many taxpayers, county-wide, to promote tourism and economic development with such immediate and proven effect than reinstating the long-time tradition of maintaining the operation of this rest area.
It is for the purity of our request and the consideration of the livelihoods that could be hindered that the commissioners should continue their established precedent of funding the daily maintenance of the Route 6 Rest Area Rest Rooms until they have replaced it with another revenue source.
Updates
May 13, 2017
The petition reached 500 signatures this morning. I have drafted a formal letter citing the relevant Massachusetts General Law to be delivered to the Barnstable County Commissioners later this week.
Reached 500 supporters
May 12, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 10, 2017
6 Comments
Driving down from Boston every summer to keep the rest area closed is just crazy. People need a place to stop and use the bathroom after sitting in traffic for hours. Keep it open!
When will people understand that our economy is tourist-based, and this IS NOT an EXPENSE, It's an INVESTMENT! Amenities (especially with bathrooms) are very important to travelers. These things do matter. We shouldn't take the return of the tourist to Cape Cod for granted, and should be doing all we can to insure a pleasant experience. All local and county governments should support this.
No better words than Mr. Fuccillo, "The Route 6 Rest Area is important to residents and visitors to the Cape. 44% of the $7.5B industry on the Cape is Tourism. The facility is needed and needs to be funded to support Tourism and all the efforts of the business owners and organizations of Cape Cod."
The Route 6 Rest Area is important to residents and visitors to the Cape. 44% of the $7.5B industry on the Cape is Tourism. The facility is needed and needs to be funded to support Tourism and all the efforts of the business owners and organizations of Cape Cod.
Visitors services are gateways to a place and no services makes guests feel disrespected and unwanted. Bathrooms are basic!
My wife and I vacation in our 24' motorhome. We often take advantage of State Visitors' Centers on the highway. They are usually beautifully kept, clean and filled with travel and vacation information. It would be a shame to spend millions of dollars on marketing Cape Cod and ignore the welcoming way station for our tourists. - Bob Brimmer
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Driving down from Boston every summer to keep the rest area closed is just crazy. People need a place to stop and use the bathroom after sitting in traffic for hours. Keep it open!