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Town Administrator To Approve Outdoor Dining, Liquor Licenses
The Burlington Selectmen voted Monday evening to temporarily delegate authority to the town administrator and town staff.
BURLINGTON, MA — Burlington Town Administrator Paul Sagarino was granted the authority to approve temporary outdoor dining permits and liquor licenses, Monday.
The Board of Selectmen voted to grant Sagarino the authority, in an effort to expedite the process to allow local restaurants to reopen under phase two of the state's coronavirus reopening plan. Phase two, which began Monday, allows outdoor dining at restaurants.
In normal circumstances, the Board would have to approve each outdoor dining permit and liquor license.
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As part of reopening from the state's coronavirus outbreak, the state allowed towns to temporarily grant liquor licenses without going through the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.
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