Politics & Government

Friends of Capron Zoo Get Final Nod to Serve Alcohol During Funraiser

The fundraiser for Capron Zoo will go on!

The Friends of Capron Park Zoo, a non-profit that helps to purchase items to enhance Attleboro's zoo, were granted approval by the Attleboro City Council to serve beer and wine at a planned fundraiser in the fall. 

The Councilors voted in favor of the waiver 9-2 after Hall had gone before the members on two other occasions to explain the fundraiser, which is slated to be held Sept. 17 at the

A few sticking points raised by Councilors Walter Thibodeau, Cheri Felos and Brian Kirby were brought up during previous meetings. One point made was that approving such a waiver would set a bad precedent for future requests to serve alcohol on city-owned property. 

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Another issue brought up by the councilors was the need for security and police details at the event. 

Acting Police Chief Kyle Heagney, according to Councilor Shannon Heagney, said he will take all necessary measures to ensure the event is held in a safe and secure manner and that he would have the appropriate number of details at the event as deemed fit depending on the number of tickets sold. 

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Joseph Hall and Attorney Brian Hatch, a member of the Friends of Capron Zoo, had already gone before the . 

"I am very pleased the Attleboro Municipal Council approved our request to serve beer and wine at our fundraiser on September 17 at the (Capron) Zoo," Friends of Capron Zoo President Joseph Hall said. "I thank the members of the Council for allowing us the time to talk about our event and explain that we are trying to raise funds to continue to support the Zoo."

The Friends of Capron Zoo still have a challenge-that's to sell tickets. We will be offering brochures and selling tickets at the (United Regional) Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at the Zoo on June 21 and the Cost of tickets are: $25 for zoo members/$35 for non- zoo members (if purchased before August 1). After that date the price per ticket is $35 for zoo members and $45 for non-members. 
After August 1: $35 for zoo members/$45 for non zoo members$25 each. 


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