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Lowell Lisonbee Commission approves special one-day liquor licenses for campus events, nonprofit fundraiser and Oktoberfest
Summary
On Sept. 11, 2025, the Lowell Lisonbee Commission approved special one-day licenses allowing alcohol service at several upcoming events, including two UMass Lowell campus receptions, a nonprofit fundraiser, a beer festival and two Hellenic Center events; applicants described attendance estimates, bartender certification and security arrangements.
Sept. 11, 2025 — The Lowell Lisonbee Commission approved special one-day liquor licenses for multiple upcoming events, including two UMass Lowell receptions hosted by Aramark, a Project Learn fundraising reception, the Hawktoberfest beer festival and two private events at the Hellenic Center.
The approvals permit the sale and service of beer and wine or all alcoholic beverages at the listed dates and locations. Applicants provided event dates, expected attendance and confirmed that certified bartenders would staff the events; in one case, the university arranged event security.
Elizabeth Lopez, applying on behalf of Aramark at the Sonkus Center for two UMass Lowell events, told the commission, "At the first 1, it's gonna be a 100, and at the second 1, it'll be a 100 as well." The commission granted licenses for a women's field hockey alumni and captain's…
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