Council split on state bill letting grocery stores sell alcohol
Opponents say change could hurt small businesses By Briana Adhikusuma and Dan Schere |
February 23, 2021 | 11:03 am
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A state delegate from Montgomery County is pushing to let some grocery and convenience stores sell alcohol, a major deviation from the current law, which restricts them from selling beer or wine.
The Montgomery County Council was split on Monday on whether to support the bill, eventually tabling a vote on its official stance.
Del. Lily Qi’s bill is aimed at encouraging grocery businesses to settle in underserved areas of the state by requiring liquor boards to grant them licenses to sell alcohol.
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February 23, 2021
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced $7 million in awards for 41 Main Street programs across the state of Maryland.
The funding will support small businesses and other economic recovery efforts in the state and Baltimore City designated Main Street communities. More than 5,000 businesses will be eligible for support from their local Main Street Program.
These awards mark the third phase of the Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Several Eastern Shore towns and cities are included in these awards:
Berlin – Town of Berlin: $194,113
Cambridge – Cambridge Main Street, Inc.: $139,762
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âThe flowers could be pressed and dried or placed in resin,â Weaver said.
Weaver said funeral arrangements would also be fulfilled here because of the additional floor space, which is helpful for grave blankets and other large arrangements.