Where it stands as of Tue, Jun 16
Special state legislation authorizing an additional off-premises liquor license for Costco remains pending at the State House. The Select Board supports the bill and agreed to submit written testimony backing refined legislative language that gives the town two years to issue the license. No further town discussions or subsequent steps have been scheduled on the local record.
- For Select Board Agreed on June 16, 2026, to submit written testimony in support of the special legislation.
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Costco special act liquor license update
The town administrator updated the board on special legislation pending at the State House to authorize an additional off-premises liquor license for Costco. House legal counsel drafted refined language giving the town two years to award the license and a three-year sunset if it goes unused, with a legislative hearing scheduled for June 23.
- Hearing scheduled before House committee June 23 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Town Administrator and Chair to submit written testimony supporting the bill
- Legislation grants two years to issue license, with three-year reversion to state if dormant
Outcome: Discussed; board agreed to submit a letter of support