Wawa Now Selling Alcohol in Hatboro

HATBORO, PA ?Borough officials fought against the Wawa convenience store. Then they fought against the store selling alcohol after it opened.

The store now sits on the corner of York and Horsham roads. And the Wawa is now selling wine and beer.

In a public hearing last year, Hatboro Borough Council had voted 5-2 to reject a liquor license transfer at a public hearing before 25 people in which Wawa pitched plans to sell alcohol.

But Wawa challenged the ruling and borough officials settled Wawa's appeal after being advised that a court battle would be costly.

Wawa had sought to transfer a liquor license from a Norristown business to 412 S. York Rd. location, but the council balked with some residents worried about whether minors might be served or whether any intoxicated people would be a disruption in an area where borough homes are nearby.

The Hatboro Wawa alcohol sales conditions and policies are similar to the Wawa on Horsham Road near the Whitemarsh cemetery. That Wawa sells alcohol and officials have reported few to no issues.

Wawa officials have said that 24 of its stores in Pennsylvania and 100 across the country sell alcohol and seating areas are provided for people to consume at least one alcoholic drink inside the store.

There is seating in the Hatboro Wawa for people who can purchase and drink one beverage of beer or wine inside the store. Customers can also buy a variety of beer: single cans, six packs, or 12-packs along with bottles of wine.

Every person who makes a purchase is carded no matter their age and security cameras are focused around the refrigerators where beer and wine are stored.