More Bars, Restaurants Likely for Acton After Key Vote

More bars and restaurants are likely coming to Acton after voters on Tuesday approved an increase in liquor licenses.

During a special town meeting, voters signed off on an additional 16 full liquor licenses and six wine/malt beverage licenses. Town officials said the measure should lead to new restaurants.

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“For many years, economic development in Acton has been hampered by the relatively low number of liquor licenses,” town officials said in a statement. ”For many years during public planning forums, Acton residents have voiced their desire for more restaurants in town ... additional liquor licenses (should) attract and award suitable restaurants with a license that, in most cases, is a key to the restaurants’ economic success.”

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