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Select Board cuts on‑premise serving hours from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. after public hearing
Summary
Following a public hearing prompted by police concerns about late‑night calls, the Select Board voted to shorten serving hours for Templeton’s on‑premise liquor licensees from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.; the roll call recorded three yes and one no.
The Select Board held a public hearing on a proposal to reduce serving hours for the town’s 13 on‑premise liquor license holders. Holly, the town administrator, introduced the request, saying it came at the recommendation of Chief Bennett, who asked the board to consider moving last call from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. to reduce late‑night calls that occur when neighboring towns have earlier last calls.
Holly said businesses were notified and that the chief’s concern was that area businesses were "being inundated between 1 and 2" a.m. if surrounding towns end service earlier. Board members heard that one business (Long Long Noodle) sent a letter indicating it was not adversely affected and supported the change.
After a short comment period and no speakers appearing in opposition, the board closed the public hearing and entered deliberations. Several board members voiced support, citing public safety and resource constraints. One board member urged balancing the needs of businesses with community safety.
On a roll call vote the board approved reducing serving hours from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.; the meeting record shows three votes in favor and one vote opposed. Board members asked staff to notify licensees, to update the ABCC as appropriate and to post required public notices. The board directed staff to send formal notice to license holders and the ABCC and to ensure enforcement and communications channels were clear.
Action taken: The Select Board voted to reduce on‑premise serving hours to 1 a.m. (recorded 3 yes, 1 no).
