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Dysart council supports boat races, despite last year’s noise complaints JAMES MATTHEWS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Supporters of the powerboat races on Head Lake implored Dysart council not to let a handful of detractors ruin the summer fun for everyone. Outboard powerboat races hosted by the Toronto Outboard Racing Club will return Aug. 19 and 20. Spectators and racers will converge at Head Lake Park throughout the weekend.
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On the heels of last August’s races, some residents expressed concerns to the previous Dysart town council about excessive noise and traffic congestion. It was suggested the township take a hard look at allowing the races this year. There’s a charging station for electric vehicles that could be impacted by boat race fans filling the parking lot. And patrons of a nearby restaurant often use the parking lot. Mayor Murray Fearrey said the boat races are important to the community. The parking lot is a public space
and not reserved for the sole use of the restaurant and its patrons. “I’m not sure what motivated the last council,” he said. “I hope it wasn’t political, but it may have been.” Alan Gordon, one of the race organizers, said noise is unavoidable, given the nature of the sport. The races are concentrated to one area and much of the noisier activity is scheduled for before 5 p.m. “For a couple days of the summer, I don’t think it’s see RACES page 2
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