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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 24/10/2014 - 16:28

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Obtaining a retail on premise or off premise liquor license in Massachusetts requires full disclosure of all officers, directors and LLC managers of the licensee entity and every individual with a direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in the licensed business. G.L. c. 138, §15A and 204 CMR 2.01(6). Each license 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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AFTER A RESTAURANT IS EVICTED FROM ITS LOCATION, ITS LICENSE REMAINS ON AS THE TENANT

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 12/09/2012 - 19:35

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A restaurant or liquor store that possesses a liquor license and rents its premises from a landlord has a right to occupy that premise provided that it has a written lease or a month-to-month tenancy with the landlord. When the lease ends, however, or the tenant is otherwise evicted from the premises, it Continue Reading...

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ARLINGTON’S BOARD OF SELECTMEN GRANT TWO LIQUOR LICENSES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AFTER FIERCE COMPETITION

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 20/06/2012 - 18:42

In April, 2012, Arlington voters, by ballot measure, overwhelmingly voted to allow the Board of Selectmen to issue up to two new liquor licenses for liquor stores. The measure was passed by a 59.8 percent YES vote. June 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. was the scheduled time where applicants could appear before the Board of Selectmen and make their case Continue Reading...

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WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE OR TO TRANSFER A LICENSE TO A NEW LOCATION, HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE “PUBLIC NEED” REQUIREMENT?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 20/06/2012 - 18:37

Whenever one wishes to commence a liquor store or restaurant business at a location where there was previously no such business, either by applying for a new license or through transfer of an existing license from another location, the applicant will need to show the local licensing authority that there is a “public need” for such a new licensed location. Continue Reading...

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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE

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

AFTER A RESTAURANT IS EVICTED FROM ITS LOCATION, ITS LICENSE REMAINS ON AS THE TENANT

ARLINGTON’S BOARD OF SELECTMEN GRANT TWO LIQUOR LICENSES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AFTER FIERCE COMPETITION

WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE OR TO TRANSFER A LICENSE TO A NEW LOCATION, HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE “PUBLIC NEED” REQUIREMENT?