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Committee delays action on outdoor dining ordinance after public testimony, legal questions
Summary
After public supporters testified, the Economic Matters Committee postponed O-10-24 to allow time to resolve legal questions and review multiple amendments related to special-exception requirements, season length and noise language.
The Economic Matters Committee on Feb. 19 heard public testimony in favor of O-10-24, the ordinance to establish a permanent process for outdoor dining, but postponed further action to allow time for legal review and to circulate finalized amendment language.
Two Eastport restaurant advocates urged the committee to approve the ordinance. Mike Thomasini, who identified himself as a small-business advocate and the owner of 212 Eastern Avenue, said the temporary outdoor dining program launched during the COVID pandemic helped local restaurants and that the ordinance would provide needed certainty. Richard Frano of 29 Eastern Avenue said the program worked well for Eastport businesses and urged a positive committee vote.
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