NH town restricts beach to local residents

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Merrimack, NH (AP) -- The town council in Merrimack, New Hampshire has voted to ban non-residents from the town beach, after complaints last year about Spanish-speaking visitors.

The ordinance approved Thursday says non-residents can use the beach if they are with a resident.

The move to ban non-residents began last summer when councilors discussed complaints that nonresidents -- including Spanish speakers -- were crowding the beach on weekends.
Some who were roughhousing, carrying alcohol and breaking other rules said they could not understand the posted park rules because they were written in English.
The council rejected putting up signs in any language except English.

Enforcement will begin this summer.


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