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Aberdeen commissioners delay vote on proposed downtown social district after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing that drew business-owner support and resident concerns about enforcement and litter, the Aberdeen Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 25 to table an ordinance creating a downtown social district and asked staff for more information before the Dec. 9 meeting.
The Aberdeen Board of Commissioners on Nov. 25 paused action on an ordinance that would establish a downtown social district, sending staff back to gather more data after a public hearing that drew strong support from business owners and questions from commissioners about enforcement and trash.
Staff presented the concept and proposed rules for a designated downtown area in which patrons could carry alcoholic beverages purchased from participating permittees. The presenter described a draft boundary roughly bounded by Poplar/Maple, South Street, Garrett and Pine, container rules (non‑glass cups, up to 16 ounces, required labeling), signage and a management plan that would include ALE and police contact information. Staff also described proposed hours — Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and an adjusted Sunday…
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