They say that the statutes are archaic and that throwing them out would help residents including Mr. Dennis capitalize on the craft-beverage boom. Nobody vacations in Argyle because it’s dry,” Mr. Dennis said. More than 10 referendums to repeal Argyle’s dry laws have failed since the 21st Amendment ended Prohibition in 1933, according to the Glens Falls Post-Star. They raised around $200 for 50 “Argyle Wet Town Now” lawn signs and have formed a Facebook group with 291 friends. Opponents have brought up nostalgia, the wets said, adding that repealing the dry laws would force the creation of a police force.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 23, 2019 12:56 UTC