The State House has approved a bill that would allow local restaurants
to charge a cover for live music and still be considered a restaurant
for liquor law purposes. The bill, which was approved 69-30, heads back
to the Senate for approval of some minor committee changes. The Senate
has already passed the legislation, so it should have no problems
winning final approval. The bill was driven by supporters of Chelsea's Cafe but affects several local restaurants, including The Caterie and Mellow Mushroom.
What our politicians should really be doing is repealing liquor laws! They're draconian and violate liberty!