Carmel launches DORA ahead of Memorial Day weekend

DORA launches in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — As a start to the holiday weekend, the City of New Haven launched two Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) along Broadway Street. Many residents gathered at Rack and Helen's Bar and Grill, where the New Haven Mayor, Steve McMichael, gave a toast, kicking off the new DORA zones. New Haven to launch 2 downtown DORA districts Friday Plenty of community members broke out their new DORA cups, which are required …

Carmel launches DORA ahead of Memorial Day weekend

CARMEL, Ind. — Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the City of Carmel has officially launched its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, becoming the latest central Indiana city to allow open container alcohol consumption in a designated downtown zone. Approved by the Carmel City Council last July, the DORA district is part of a larger effort to boost foot traffic and support local businesses. The new ordinance allows patrons to pu…