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New Vending Machine coming to Beach

August 12, 2018 by 4 Comments

Town Council approved the installation of a vending machine which will be installed near the public restrooms. Council agreed to allow the vendor to place the machine at this location for one year, at which time they will revisit to analyze the ending numbers. The vendor will be responsible for installing the electrical hookup if one is not available for use.

Drinks will be priced at $1.50, of which the town will receive $.33 in return. Treasurer Debra Pocock told the Council that the main purpose of the machine would be to provide a convenient way for folks on the pier or at the beach to be able to grab a quick drink without having to trek all the way back into town, or out on the highway.

Councilman Grossman was wary and noted that it was the town that would be providing the electricity, and that, according to his calculations, several hundred cans would have to be sold for them to break even on the cost.

Chris Bannon noted that it was always just about cost and that it this was another way of providing a service for the tourists.

Treasurer Debra Pocock told the council that, given the location, the machine would not have any adverse effects on local businesses.

 

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  1. Kearn says

    August 12, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    I hope the deal provides for a dedicated recycling bin near the machine – aluminium cans and plastic bottles don’t need to litter the beach or fill up our landfills.

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  2. Dave says

    August 12, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    A real service for the tourists and citizens alike would be the installation of permanent bathhouse facilities at the north end of the beach. Most people bring drinks to the beach. Vending machine would result in more litter. Doesn’t the Town Council want to serve ALL the citizens of Cape Charles including those of color? Let’s get that bathroom built at the north end of the beach so everyone can enjoy our natural resources.

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    • Nioaka Marshall says

      August 12, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      I fail to see what this has to do with “people of color” . Could you please elaborate on that statement?

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    • Nioaka Marshall says

      August 13, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      *crickets chirping”….

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