Girl, 12, Gets Ice Cream Trucks Back
The ice cream man returneth to this town, thanks to an eloquent 12-year-old girl.
Sara Gentile persuaded nearly 300 grown-ups at Wednesday night’s town meeting to allow ice cream trucks back into this small town 20 miles outside Boston.
The sixth-grader did her homework for her presentation, having written to nearly a dozen town clerks and police chiefs in nearby communities that allow ice cream trucks.
“I am pleased to inform you that none reported any incidents of drug dealing, child abuse or personal injury,” Sara said.
Last year, an attempt to lift the ban was rejected after a resident said the trucks would lead to noise pollution, traffic dangers and might leave children prey to pedophile drivers.
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