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Worcester License Commission approves one-day permits, several transfers and postpones others; summary of votes
Summary
At its July 24 meeting the Worcester License Commission approved multiple one-day liquor and entertainment permits, several corporate changes, and postponed a set of license transfer and package-store items to August 7. The commission also scheduled status and violation hearings for several establishments.
The Worcester License Commission on Thursday, July 24 approved a number of one-day liquor and entertainment permits, accepted several changes to officers or ownership for local businesses and postponed several applications to its Aug. 7 meeting.
Why it matters: The commission’s routine approvals enable upcoming public events and business openings. Postponements and status hearings leave several transfer and package-store requests unresolved and schedule follow-up enforcement and paperwork checks.
What the commission acted on
- WICN Public Radio (30 Federal St.): Approved a one-day liquor license for Jazz Plus Live on Aug. 22 (expected attendance ~700). Applicant: Melanie LaBeouf, executive director of WICN Public Radio. Security: Hanover Theatre staff and ambassadors; porta-potties provided. Sergeant Thomas Needham reported no issues.
- Ecotarium (222 Harrington Way): Approved a one-day liquor and entertainment license for a dance-a-thon fundraiser on Aug. 17 (03:30–04:30 p.m.), expected ~100 attendees. Applicant: Caitlin Williams, event coordinator.
- We Cocktails (30 Elm St.): Approved a one-day liquor license for Aug. 28 (serving primarily Prosecco to ~50 people).…
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