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Council renews, expands downtown 'DORA' outdoor refreshment area
Summary
Worcester City Council approved a five-year renewal and modest expansion of the city's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), extending hours and enlarging the footprint after Main Street Worcester and the Chamber of Commerce reported no public-safety issues in five years of operation.
Worcester City Council voted to renew and expand the city's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, commonly called DORA, which allows patrons to carry alcoholic beverages within marked downtown boundaries.
The ordinance, introduced by Councilor Maisie Wharton, extends the DORA hours to 10 a.m. to 11…
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