Saratoga County holds public hearing on proposed ‘last call’ time limits for on‑premises alcohol service

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Wednesday on proposed further legal limits on the hours establishments may serve alcohol for on‑premises consumption — commonly called “last call.” The hearing, held at the board’s Ballston Spa meeting room, included oral comments from Saratoga Springs public safety officials and local residents and four written submissions to the clerk.

The presiding officer opened the hearing and clarified that the proposed local legislation would set “last call” times for alcoholic beverage service but would not mandate when an establishment must close; nonalcoholic beverage and food service could continue while a business remains open. "Last call is a well known term for establishments serving alcohol when the time is ending," the presiding officer said, adding that…