City of Troy announces expansion, hours of its DORA

TROY — The City of Troy has announced changes to its location and hours of its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

The changes took effect Thursday, according to the city.

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It will now include West Main Street extending to Adams Street as well as sections of South Walnut, East Canal, East Race and North Mulberry Streets, the city announced on its social media page.

It will no longer include the south side of W. Franklin Street.

The hours of operation will now be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on a daily basis after previously be held from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The Troy DORA has had a positive response since voters approved in 2021, according to Robin Oda, the City of Troy’s mayor.

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Voters approved the city’s DORA in the November 2021 general election.

Visitors 21 years old and older are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors and in participating businesses within the area’s boundaries during designated hours, according to DORA rules.

For information on DORA in the city of Troy, visit this website.