Mansfield's Aunt Aleda's Asking for BYOB
Aunt Aleda's requesting town permission to allow bring your own beer and wine to the restaurant.
Aunt Aleda’s sent a letter to Mansfield selectmen on Wednesday that requested a bring your own booze (BYOB) approval for the restaurant. While the recently closed Mangia Bene had a similar arrangement for over three years, the request brought up a much larger concern for Mansfield selectmen, the fact that the town has no policy concerning BYOB in restaurants. “I think we need to put policy in place,” said selectman Kevin Moran. “Right now, there’s nothing prohibiting and there’s nothing controlling it.” Selectman George Dentino said while Mangia Bene approached the town and got permission when it started the initiative, the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission has no jurisdiction concerning BYOB establishments. “There’s got to…
