After many changes of sentiment, and after passing, modifying, and repealing many laws, the people of the Commonwealth seem to have settled down on a policy which permits each town or city to decide by vote whether the sale of liquor shall be permitted within their limits.
Hoar reflects on the evolving public policy regarding liquor sales in Massachusetts.
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