Town and Country Stores Granted Beer and Wine License Following Local Trend

Following the recent approval of beer and wine licenses for larger stores like Raja and Rana’s Indian Market, Town and Country Lottery & Cigar Store has also been granted permission by the Select Board to sell alcohol, aligning with a growing trend of smaller grocery stores adjusting to compete with larger alcohol-selling rivals in the region.

Following the recent approval of a beer and wine license for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market, Town and Country stores have also been granted permission by the Select Board to offer alcoholic beverages. (PHOTO: BizBuySell)

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Town and Country Stores Join Trend, Secure Alcohol License After Raja and Rana’s Approval

Following the recent approval of a beer and wine license for Raja and Rana’s Indian Market, Town and Country stores have also been granted permission by the Select Board to offer alcoholic beverages. According to Daily Times Chronicle, this move comes as smaller grocery stores adapt to changing times by seeking these licenses to compete with larger stores in the area that already sell alcohol.

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Support Grows for Town and Country Stores’ License Request, Except for Chair Runyan; Adaptation to Market Trends Cited

Like the discussions during Raja and Rana’s application, the Select Board, except for Select Board Chair Michael Runyan, showed support for Town and Country stores’ license request. According to the report, Runyan has consistently opposed alcohol licenses for small grocers and gas stations. Most of the board members emphasized that granting the license makes sense for Town and Country stores’ business survival and competitiveness, acknowledging the changing business landscape.

Select Board member Nick Priest expressed agreement, stating that Town and Country stores have been a community fixture for over 20 years and need to adapt to current market trends. Fellow member Jim Tigges pointed out that smaller grocers are adjusting their strategies to stay relevant, leading to the increased demand for beer and wine licenses. The approval vote was 4-1, with Runyan as the sole dissenter.

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