Governor Baker signs bill allowing licensed Massachusetts restaurants to sell beer and wine with takeout Delivery

A new bill will help out restaurants in Massachusetts struggling during the coronavirus crisis.

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– News covered by Quincy Quarry News with commentary added.

Governor Baker signs bill allowing licensed Massachusetts restaurants to sell beer and wine with takeout.

Finally, some Coronavirus pandemic good news to report.

That and not a moment too soon.

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Then again, knowing both the makeup and drinking habits of the membership of the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth, it was all but a given that the state legislature would quickly approve Governor Baker’s proposal to allow restaurants with alcoholic beverage licenses to sell beer and wine with takeout orders so long as they confirm that the buyer is of legal age and the adult libations sold are still sealed in their original packaging.

Needless to say, the expedited legislation is hoped to help struggling restaurants stay afloat by selling takeout during the Coronavirus closure of said to be nonessential businesses. 

State Senator Michael Brady (Democrat, Brockton)
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At the same time, however, the newly enacted law does not allow for the sale of roadie cups of mixed drinks and thus surely to the disappointment of at least some.

Source: Baker Signs Bill Allowing Some Massachusetts Restaurants To Sell Beer And Wine With Takeout, Delivery

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