Wine, Beer Sales

On Tuesday, Gov. Patrick signed legislation allowing the Tisbury board of selectmen to place the question of whether or not the town’s restaurants can sell beer and wine on the ballot at their next annual town election.

State Rep. Timothy Madden, who filed the home rule petition, said, “I am happy to help give Tisbury the opportunity to have a healthy debate on both sides of this issue, and after last year’s vote it will be interesting to see this year’s outcome.”

If the town passes this initiative, restaurants, including those within inns and hotels, with a seating capacity of more than 30 patrons, could sell beer and wine to be consumed with meals.