Politics & Government
'Happy Hour' Could Be Back in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislators added an amendment to the proposed casino bill yesterday allowing local bars and restaurants to once again have a "Happy Hour"

Easton's liquor-selling establishments like , , , , the and could be seeing a new marketing opportunity in the near future.
An amendment added yesterday to the proposed Massachusetts Casino Bill would bring back "Happy Hour" in Massachusetts, which had been banned since 1984.
Currently, Massachusetts law forbids businesses from offering free or discounted alcoholic beverages. The new amendment is an attempt for legislators to give local bars the same ability that casinos have in order to compete.
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