Public hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 to allow sale of spirits and glass/ceramic items at Ledyard Farmers Market; Administration Committee to revisit
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The Ledyard Town Council held a hybrid public hearing (April 8, 2026) on proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) to (1) permit Ledyard Farmers Market vendors to sell spirits and to offer glass and ceramic-packaged goods during the Market season, and (2) clarify authorization and permit procedures for alcohol at town facilities. Parks & Recreation staff supported adding spirits but opposed embedding a glass exception in the ordinance and recommended using a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other permit/insurance language instead. The Administration Committee will review the ordinance language again; no final adoption was recorded. The public hearing was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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- Public hearing held on proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) concerning control of alcoholic beverages at town facilities.
- Proposal in the draft ordinance to allow Ledyard Farmers Market vendors to sell spirits and to offer glass and ceramic-packaged goods for the Market season (authorization extended for the Market season).
- Draft ordinance provisions summarized during the hearing: written authorization from the administrative control body required at least 30 days prior to an event; completed permit submitted to Ledyard Police at least 20 days prior; written permit decision targeted within 7 days of receipt.
- Draft includes requirements for professional caterers to hold applicable liquor permits and carry comprehensive general liability insurance (minimum $2 million) and liquor liability; caterer must list the Town as additional insured.
- Draft specifies unlawful sale/serving to minors and references state penalties; local fine of up to $100 per offense and possible removal/denial of future entry.
- Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Director opposed including a townwide glass exception in the ordinance and recommended handling glass/ceramic sales via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or permit to provide town protections and allow site-specific controls (e.g., limiting glass to the Lower Town Green Pole Barn).
- Council discussion concluded Administration Committee will take a second look at the proposed amendments and further public hearings or revisions may follow.
- Public hearing was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.; no final amendment adoption recorded in these minutes.
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Town Council
Public Hearing -Ordinance Amendments ##300-029 (rev. 1)
Agenda
- In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex Remote: Information noted below:
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- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- PROCEDURE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
- PRESENTATION
- PUBLIC COMMENTS (Please limit to 3 minutes)
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER:
- Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town. The Town Council's Official Agenda and final Minutes will be on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
- Proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) “An Ordinance Regarding Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities”.
- TOWN OF LEDYARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 6:30 a proposed Amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) “An Ordinance Regarding Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities”..
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