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Arlington board advances liquor ordinance amid resident and business concerns
Summary
The board approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 to update liquor licensing and certificate-of-compliance procedures; public commenters and aldermen raised concerns about adding licenses, a 1,500-foot distance rule and the 180-day state application window.
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 on Feb. 2, a rewrite of the town’s liquor regulations intended to clarify certification, retail requirements and coordination with state law.
Angela Reeder, administrative assistant, presented the draft ordinance, saying staff separated beer and liquor into distinct ordinances and recommended the changes to bring the town code into alignment with state requirements.
During the public comment period before the ordinance presentation, resident…
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