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Waynesville council amends ordinance to allow controlled alcohol sales at recreation special events
Summary
The council approved an ordinance amendment enabling the sale and consumption of alcohol at town-managed recreation special events, subject to council-approved special event permits and valid state ABC permits; the change drew council questions about safeguards and one recorded opposition.
The Town of Waynesville council approved an amendment to the town's ordinance to allow the controlled sale and consumption of alcohol at events in areas managed by the recreation department, including parks, the armory and the recreation center, provided each event obtains council approval through a special-event permit and the vendor holds a state ABC permit.
A member of the recreation advisory commission told the council that the change was proposed to increase community participation in special events and to support local businesses. The presenter said Frog Level Brewing,…
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