Kent is set to extend its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) borders to include two more businesses. The outdoor refreshment area will extend across the Main Street Bridge and down Gougler Avenue to accommodate the Bell Tower Brewing Co. at the corner of Park Avenue and Gougler.
To guard against potential litter along the Main Street Bridge, city council will make sure trash cans are placed at both ends of it.
On the other side of town, the DORA will extend to include Kent Cycle at 115 Lake St. The idea, council was told, is that people may wish to browse the bike store while enjoying a beer from North Water Brewing Co., which is right next door.
Wendy DiAlesandro is a former Record Publishing Co. reporter and contributing writer for The Portager.