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Ripton Hoax Town Never Existed Acknowledged by Officials
Boston officials and Hawley planners confirmed Ripton does not exist after receiving a letter from a supposed town official seeking to host Air Force antennas. The spoof described eagles nesting in towers and requested in lieu of tax payments to fund local services. Ripton appeared in a 1986 state budget draft for debris clearance.
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Boston
Ripton
Jim Dorsey
Michael S. Dukakis
East Overshoe
South Mudpuddle
Springfield
Pittsfield
Phillips
Air Force
Massachusetts
Hawley
Berkshire Hills
Washington
State Elections Office
Department of Revenue
Earl Pope