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THE CASE FOR MAINTAINING THE LIQUOR LICENSE CAP IN MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 19/05/2014 - 16:18

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, pursuant to state law, the number of liquor licenses towns and cities are authorized to issue is capped at a certain number based upon that municipality’s population. Essentially, the law provides that one all alcoholic beverages pouring license may be issued for every thousand people in that municipality. Yet, not all Continue Reading...

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PROPOSED LEGISLATURE MAY ALLOW ON-PREMISES “POURING” LICENSES TO BE GRANTED TO OFF-PREMISES RETAIL STORES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 28/03/2014 - 20:11

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Generally, in Massachusetts, a retail package store is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises only. Such an establishment is prohibited from offering alcoholic beverages for consumption on-premises. M.G.L. c. 138, §15. If House Bill 3420 is passed into law, however, local licensing authorities would be authorized to issue a license pursuant Continue Reading...

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WALSH ADMINISTRATION PUSHES FOR LATE-NIGHT HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 28/03/2014 - 20:01

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Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On February 10, 2014, newly appointed mayor Martin Walsh named John Barros to be Boston’s first chief of economic development. Now, Barros is moving fast to spur economic development and push for a livelier city. Among his top priorities is a proposal for later closing hours for Boston restaurants and bars. Currently, pursuant Continue Reading...

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SPECIAL LEGISLATION GRANTS LIQUOR LICENSE TO NATICK’S BACON STREET FARM STORE… WHO’S UP NEXT?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 17/05/2012 - 17:37

Massachusetts State Legislature approved petition for special legislation to issue liquor license—Legislators prove accommodating in instances where the quota is already met in that municipality. On May 15, 2012, the Massachusetts State Legislature approved the issuance of a non-transferable wine and malt beverage license (location specific) to Natick’s Bacon Street Farm store. The license applicant, Rick Ciccarelli, initiated the process Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: economic development

THE CASE FOR MAINTAINING THE LIQUOR LICENSE CAP IN MASSACHUSETTS

PROPOSED LEGISLATURE MAY ALLOW ON-PREMISES “POURING” LICENSES TO BE GRANTED TO OFF-PREMISES RETAIL STORES

WALSH ADMINISTRATION PUSHES FOR LATE-NIGHT HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

SPECIAL LEGISLATION GRANTS LIQUOR LICENSE TO NATICK’S BACON STREET FARM STORE… WHO’S UP NEXT?