Overview: The owners of Larry's Variety Store in Athol have requested that the town expand the number of beer and wine licenses available to local businesses. The store's owners argued that obtaining a beer and wine license would support local business growth, strengthen their ability to remain competitive, and better serve their customers. The town's Selectboard voted unanimously to research the steps to move forward and develop potential arguments in support of a home rule petition to expand the number of beer and wine licenses in Athol. ATHOL – The owners of Larry’s Variety Store appeared before the Selectboard on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to ask that the town expand the number of beer and wine licenses available to local businesses. Suhoski then explained that if the board wants to expand the number of licenses available, it would first need to be approved by Town Meeting.