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WHEN DOES HAPPY HOUR RETURN IN MASSACHUSETTS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 12/06/2012 - 17:44

Future may bring more drink specials, with a potential amendment to Massachusetts’ prohibition of “Happy Hour” specials. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting public hearings this summer to gage the public’s opinion on whether the State’s current legislation banning “Happy Hour” drink specials should be amended. For the past 28 years, the State has prohibited “Happy Hour” Continue Reading...

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CALL TO EXPLORE CHANGES TO BOSTON’S LIQUOR LICENSE QUOTA SYSTEM

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 08/06/2012 - 17:40

City Councilor Seeks Reformation to State’s so-called Antiquated Liquor License Laws On June 4, 2012, City Councilor Ayanna Pressley filed a Request for Hearing in the Boston City Council requesting it to examine and explore changes to the process of acquiring a Liquor License in Boston. Pressley also requested the Council to consider measures that would allow the City of Continue Reading...

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WHEN RETAILERS PURCHASE LIQUOR FROM OTHER RETAILERS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 17:38

Recent ABCC decisions show the risk of purchasing from other nearby or out-of-state retailers. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) routinely disciplines package stores, restaurants and bars for buying liquor from other retailers, or for holding such liquor on their premises. Under Massachusetts’ law, a retailer is prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages from any source other than a wholesaler. 138 Continue Reading...

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MORE RESTAURANTS AND BARS MAY ARRIVE IN BACK BAY

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 29/05/2012 - 17:30

Quota on liquor licenses in Back Bay confronted. With new hotels and restaurantuers seeking to take advantage of the Back Bay’s strong economic climate, the Back Bay has seen recent pressure to increase the total number of liquor licenses permitted within the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay, however, has traditionally opposed new liquor licenses being transferred into Continue Reading...

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MASSACHUSETTS TOWNS DEMAND MORE LIQUOR LICENSES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 22/05/2012 - 17:39

Seeking More Alcoholic Beverage Licenses To Satisfy Demand Has Municipalities Headed To Beacon Hill In Massachusetts, the quantity of liquor licenses available in any municipality in the state, including Boston, is governed by a statutory-based quota system. Towns seeking to spur economic development, however, may petition the Massachusetts State Legislature to have additional licenses issued beyond the statutorily permitted amount. Continue Reading...

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WHEN DOES HAPPY HOUR RETURN IN MASSACHUSETTS?

CALL TO EXPLORE CHANGES TO BOSTON’S LIQUOR LICENSE QUOTA SYSTEM

WHEN RETAILERS PURCHASE LIQUOR FROM OTHER RETAILERS

MORE RESTAURANTS AND BARS MAY ARRIVE IN BACK BAY

MASSACHUSETTS TOWNS DEMAND MORE LIQUOR LICENSES