Front Royal Town Council will have a special closed session meeting tomorrow night to discuss a judge's recent ruling about collecting meals tax in exchange for water and sewer service, according to NVdaily.com

The meals tax in question was created for restaurants just outside the town limits. Those restaurants filed suit against the town because it is not a tax that they would be paying if their location was within the town, and should not be included in the water and sewer calculation. And a judge agreed with them.

The town now has some options to consider, including, appealing the judge's decision, annexing the corridor or not allowing any new water and sewer connections in that area.

It would be ideal for all residents if the town and the businesses in that corridor can work out an agreement that will encourage economic growth and protect the town.

"Mayor Eugene R. Tewalt has called a special Town Council meeting for Thursday to address a judge's ruling that says Front Royal cannot require restaurants in the U.S. 340-522 corridor outside the town limits to collect a meals tax in exchange for water and sewer service.

Council members expect to go into closed session during the 7 p.m. meeting to discuss the ruling."

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