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5 Things To Know Today in Danvers: Aug. 21

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Tuesday, Aug. 21. 1. Even Nicer: Tuesday is forecasted to be a sunny day, with temperatures going a bit higher than Monday and into the 80s. And the humidity will be comfortably low. 2. Pets: Have a cute dog or cat? Or do you like to look at cute pets? Tuesday is the final day to enter and vote in Danvers Patch’s Pet contest. Upload a photo to enter or click through the photos and vote in the comments section. Voting closes on Tuesday at noon and the winner of a $50 gift card will be announced on Wednesday. 3. Unemployment: The state unemployment rate went up from 6.0 to 6.1 …

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TELL US: Bring Back Happy Hour?

Should happy hour come back to Massachusetts?

Is happy hour coming back to the Bay State? The 28-year-old “happy hour law” now banning bars and restaurants from pouring free, discounted or two-for-one alcoholic beverages in area restaurants may be updated so restaurants can compete with casinos that may one day be in the state. As part of the ban, cities and towns now rule that a beverage must be priced the same for each calendar week and two drinks can only be served per person at a restaurant. In addition, pitchers of alcohol can only be served to two or more people, according to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The ABCC will hold a hearing in Boston on Aug. 21. Four other hearings will be held throughout the state to gain public feedback.  According to an article in the …

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Matthew Duggan

10:10 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Bring back the Sad Hour . . . all drinks are $10   more ›