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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Mansfield Mulls BYOB Policy

Mansfield selectmen continue talks for BYOB policies.

Mansfield selectmen discussed the possibility of a bring your own bottle policy in the town for non-licensed restaurants, and the preliminary talks look good. “I certainly have been in restaurants where it's bring your own, and it worked out well,” said selectman Doug Aninno.  “We have to make sure that the manager’s in place and responsible.” All selectmen agreed that a policy would have to be in place to insure responsibility in any restaurant that does BYOB. While there was no consensus at Wednesday’s meeting, they agreed that TIPS training would be required for any server who even touches a wine bottle. The plan may include the option for a corking fee, which would allow restaurants to profit from patrons bringing in wine. Selectmen …

Doug Denny

8:53 am on Friday, January 4, 2013

I oppose a "Bring Your Own Bottle” policy, it will bring more harm than good to our Town and it will be a strain on our resources to enforce such an option. Join with me to stop this legislation. https://www.facebook.com/#!/DougDennyforSelectman   more ›

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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…

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