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Lowell Licensing Commission approves multiple event and alcohol permits; schedules Mandarin Bistro hearing
Summary
The Lowell Licensing Commission on March 6 approved a series of event and temporary alcohol licenses — including a carnival, community festivals and charity wine pourings — and set a public hearing for an ownership/manager transfer for Mandarin Asian Bistro on March 27.
The Lowell Licensing Commission on March 6 approved a string of special-event, one-day and charity alcohol permits for spring events across the city and scheduled a separate public hearing for a transfer of an all-alcohol restaurant license.
Applications granted included a proposed carnival by Fiesta Shows at Crosspoint, the 15th annual Khmer New Year celebration at Clemente Park, charity wine-pouring and auction activity for ALSAC benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the 2025 Grecian Festival at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, a one-day license for a Lowell Community Charter Public Schools fundraiser at Mill No. 5, wine events at the Arts League of Lowell, and a single-day Aramark license for a retirement reception. All motions to approve were made and seconded by members of the commission and carried without recorded opposition.
Why it matters: the approvals clear the way for multiple community gatherings and…
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