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  • Bidders sought for seasonal ferry route

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    A ferry operator is being sought to run services between Alderney and the French city of Cherbourg during peak tourist season.

    States of Alderney officials said they were inviting expressions of interests for the service which is proposed to run from the end of May to the end of September 2026.

    It is proposed the Alderney-Cherbourg route involve double ferry rotations three times a week, including Fridays and Sundays, the States said.

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    Stuart Clark, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, said improved access to the north of France had the potential to benefit residents and tourists.

    "Seasonal ferry services have played an important role in enhancing Alderney's connectivity and supporting our visitor economy," he said.

    "While our links to Guernsey and Jersey remain well established, opportunities to strengthen connections with France - particularly Cherbourg - represent an exciting market that the committee believes should be explored."

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    The closing date for submissions is 6 March.

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  • Select Board awards two marijuana licenses | News – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

    Select Board awards two marijuana licenses | News – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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    TEWKSBURY — The Tewks­bury Select Board met on July 18, 2023 at town hall.

    The board approved a common victualler license application for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille at 553 Main St. Brothers has a lo­cation in Dracut and is purchasing the Skybox Sports Bar and Restau­rant. The restaurant will be more family-style than Skybox, and will seek a liquor license in the coming months.

    The board set Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, as the date for special Town Meeting. The warrant will be open through Friday, Aug. 18, at 12:30 p.m.

    The board discussed openings on various town committees and boards. Residents can apply on the town website to serve on the Conservation Com­mission, Economic Devel­opment Committee, Green Committee, Historic Com­mission, Local Historic District Study Committee, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Beautification Committee, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ad­visory Committee.

    The board voted to designate firefighter Michael Donovan as a special mu­nicipal employee to work as a traffic control guard for the Tewksbury Police Department.

    The board took up the long-awaited designation of retail marijuana establishment licenses. With three licenses potentially up for grabs, eight pro-ponents completed the Sel­ect Board application pro­cess and passed Planning Board review, some of whom had been working towards the licensure stage…

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