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Gardner City Commission reviews liquor-license updates, schedules follow-ups
Summary
At its May 13, 2025 meeting, the Gardner City Commission reviewed one-day license requests and change-of-manager filings, noted filings with state agencies, and asked staff for status updates at the June 10 meeting.
The Gardner City Commission on May 13, 2025 reviewed several liquor-license items, including a one‑day event request from Moon Hill Brewing Company, notification that a license for 4 Seasons Chinese Cuisine is already issued, and multiple change‑of‑manager filings that remain under review by the state regulator. Commission members asked staff for status updates at the June 10 meeting.
The commission was told the city received a notice related to 4 Seasons Chinese Cuisine and that the license was already on file. Moon Hill Brewing Company sought a one‑day license for June 12, 2025 for a customer‑appreciation event at Mackey Building Centers with an expected attendance of about 450 people. Moon Hill representatives said they closed gates and used corrals and food trucks at last year’s event and that they will not hold fireworks this year.
Commission staff reported that a previously approved change of manager filing for an establishment (referred to in the record as “Gardner Alex”) was submitted to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) but had a “no action” result on March 12 because of missing or incorrect documents; the applicant is preparing corrections for resubmission. The Lithuanian Housing Association’s change‑of‑manager filing was amended on March 27 and remains under ABCC review. Commissioners asked staff to request status updates and bring them to the June 10 meeting.
Staff also said seasonal liquor license renewals have been mailed to the state regulator and confirmed ongoing processing. No formal action to grant or deny the one‑day license or the change‑of‑manager filings was recorded in the transcript; the commission set follow‑up checks and requested updates at the next meeting.
Procedural business earlier in the meeting included approval of the April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned after the licensing items and a brief scheduling announcement about compliance checks through the end of the year.
Why it matters: Local approvals and state reviews affect whether businesses can operate events and transfer liquor licenses. The ABCC’s review status determines when local changes (such as a new manager) can take effect.
