Lower Makefield Should Allow Alcohol Sales, Business Leaders Say

The Lower Makefield Business Association is petitioning for a referendum to allow alcohol sales in the township. Lower Makefield is the only municipality in Bucks and Montgomery counties that continues to ban alcohol sales, the organization says.

Canvassers are currently going door to door in Lower Makefield to obtain signatures for the petition allowing a referendum to be on the ballot during May's election. You must be a Lower Makefield Township resident to sign the petition. Petitions are also located at various Lower Makefield businesses and at the township office.

The deadline to collect signatures is March 6.

Supporters say having the ability to serve alcohol would attract certain businesses and create new jobs.

"We believe that new businesses have been waiting on the sidelines to enter the township because their model is dependent on having a liquor license. Hotels and restaurants come to mind specifically."

Approval of the referendum will have no impact on BYOBs, according to petition organizers.

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