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Board debates alcohol at Van Buren Hall and approves holiday promotions
Summary
Economic Development Director raised permitting of alcohol at upstairs Van Buren Hall and trustees expressed safety and local-competition concerns; the board approved a holiday-business flyer and WAMC underwriting for December promotions.
Economic Development Director Renee Shur raised an insurance-agent email about whether the village should allow alcohol service at upstairs events in Van Buren Hall. Mayor Dorene Weir said she had safety and insurance concerns—particularly navigating the stairs and the elevator being intermittently unavailable—and preferred event-by-event determinations rather than a blanket policy. Trustee James Mark Browne opposed a blanket allowance, saying it would compete with local restaurants and bars.
The board did not adopt a policy change at the meeting. Separately, trustees reviewed and approved a holiday-guide flyer and a WAMC underwriting promotion for December to promote Kinderhook businesses and events; the campaign will reach approximately 32,000 readers via print and online channels.
