Town Asks for Public's Feedback on BYOB Policy
The Board of Selectmen holds a public hearing to discuss the BYOB policy for Northborough.
With the exception of restaurants or clubs that may open at Northborough Crossing, the final all-alcohol licenses are currently claimed by town establishments with the exception of two malt and wine licenses. Before inquiries might come in, Town Administrator John Coderre wants to make sure a policy is established, if any, regarding allowing patrons to bring their own beer and wine into a restaurant. The BYOB policy has been debated at the last two Board of Selectmen meetings, and the town has also shared a proposed draft of provisions that would apply if Northborough chooses to allow BYOB. Currently, BYOB is allowed, but Coderre said it was an appropriate time to either leave the policy as is, draft a new policy, or ban BYOB in the town. …
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Ron Goodenow
8:52 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
I agree with Fran, but my fear, partly in jest, is that our fearless Morality Enforcer will hoodwink the BOS to require signs that say something like "Parents Beware, Children Entering This Restaurant May See Neighbors Consuming Demon Rum". And then require it of all restaurants with bars. Honestly folks, our town is on its way to being a national embarrassment (eg. today's front page story in … more ›