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County backs temporary 'to-go' alcohol permit for event footprints, modeled on neighboring law

Worcester County Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners supported introducing a local bill to allow participating downtown establishments to sell alcohol for consumption within designated event footprints, with permit requirements, security, bracelets and marked cups; towns and business representatives described increased revenue and shorter lines at events.

Worcester County commissioners aired and advanced a legislative proposal Jan. 20 to create a temporary "to-go" alcohol permit for the footprint of sanctioned events, allowing participating licensed establishments to sell alcoholic beverages that attendees may carry within a delimited event area.

Ivy Wells, director of economic and community development for…

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