Only One Of Three Off-Sale Liquor Applications Granted

SNOW HILL — Continuing a trend of private businesses seeking off-sale liquor privileges in Worcester County, three separate entities attempted to upgrade their licenses this month, but only one was approved.

Town Market Basket in Snow Hill was successful with both Raceway Citgo in Berlin and OC Dollar Store in Ocean City being denied upgrades by the Board of License Commissioners (BLC).

This was Town Market Basket’s second attempt to upgrade their Class A beer and wine license to a Class D beer, wine and liquor. The board denied the request during the previous hearing due to concerns from residents and a belief that the county dispensary meets the carry-out liquor needs in town.

During this second hearing, Town Market Basket, located at 308 East Market Street in Snow Hill, came loaded for bear and attorney Hugh Cropper presented the BLC with a packed room of supporters and a parade of proponents.

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