Licenses are issued for one year, from July 1 through June 30, and for half a year if a business opens between January 1 and June 30. New businesses should also contact the Department of Revenue in the County Courthouse in Franklin for State business requirements. The Town provides electric, water, and garbage service, plus sewer service for most of the downtown business district. New businesses are required to sign a contract for utility service, and new accounts are required to either provide a letter of credit from the previous power company or post a deposit equal to an average of three months of utility service. Rates are available at the Town Office.
Minimum charges are in effect throughout the year, even if there is no usage.
For businesses in new buildings, water and sewer connection fees are also required. For some uses, such as restaurants and motels, these fees may be substantial. Garbage is generally collected every day in the business district. Businesses should inquire where to place their garbage for pickup when they sign up for utility service. For information on recycling and cardboard collection, contact the Town Office.