11/02/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 2, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing: (Continued from August 24, 2020): Adoption of a Local Licensing Regulation per G L c 138 $23 and Board of Selectmen Policy#068 Alcoholic Beverages Licenses (Section III—Package Store All Alcohol) Banning the Sale of Alcohol Nips (50 mil) (50 milliliter(ml) container) and, Further Banning the Sale of Alcohol Nips in Containers of up to 100 ml in size, as a Condition of any New Renewed and/or Transferred License for Establishments Licensed Pursuant to G.L. c 138 §15 Based on Considerations of Public Health, Welfare and Safety: (continued) Bryan Anderson owner of Andy's Market stated that he believes a vote of cancelling the sale of alcohol nips should be a vote of the Town and not a group of individuals making the decision. Mr. Anderson recommended the Board consider the decision at town meeting. Mr. Anderson also indicated the banning of the sale of alcohol nips will drastically affect many small businesses. A ban in two or four months is considered sudden. Mr. Anderson informed the Board the industry has met,but it has been very difficult to get all parties together during the pandemic to work towards a solution as many business owners are working 65 hours per week. Dena Rymsha spoke again on this matter stating that those who leave a liquor store are rarely driving under the influence. Ms. Rymsha asked why is liquor industry is the only type of business banning together to clean-up the town. Robert Million, Director of the Massachusetts Package Stores Association(MPSA) indicated the entire industry is working to address this issue across the state. The real issue is littering, it is not just alcohol nip bottles. As a community of retailers we are trying to solve the issue of litter. Mr. Million respectfully requested the Select Board grant additional time to solve the litter problem by having clean-ups and working together to get this done. In closing there was a brief comment in support of additional waste receptors. But when all is said and done, nip drinkers may continue to throw their emptied container out the window. Being no further comment, the Board of Selectmen acted as follows; Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none The Board continued their discussion. It was noted that communication was received from the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce dated October 20, 2020 stating that no member of the business community has contacted the Chamber with regards to the bottle issue. The Chamber in their memorandum stated it is their decision to remain neutral at this time and for the Select Board to continue to advise on this matter.