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Council denies Swell Liquor beer garden at family-focused Cleveland Days
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The Cleveland Town Council voted to deny a request from Swell Liquor to operate a beer garden at the family-oriented Cleveland Days festival, saying the event has traditionally been kept alcohol-free and offering a non-alcohol alternative booth instead.
The Cleveland Town Council voted April 9 to deny a request from Swell Liquor to operate a beer garden at the town’s family-oriented Cleveland Days event.
Committee member (S5) moved to block the proposal, saying, “I’d like to make a motion that we disregard allowing Swell Liquor to have a beer garden for Cleveland Days.” Committee member (S3) seconded the motion. Chair (S1) called for the vote; members present voiced support and the motion carried as reflected in the meeting record.
Council members said Cleveland Days has historically been focused on children and family activities, and several members said permitting alcohol would be inconsistent with that tradition. One council member suggested Swell Liquor could be allowed a non-alcohol presence — for example, a booth serving cookies — instead of an alcohol service area.
The council did not adopt an amendment to permit alcohol with conditions; the motion recorded in the minutes denies the beer-garden request. No appeal or timetable for reconsideration was noted during the meeting.
The denial is a final item on tonight’s agenda; the council moved on to other town business afterward.