Hubbardston senior center shifts Pot of Gold luncheon time, discusses one‑day liquor license

The Town of Hubbardston Senior Center Advisory Board and volunteers changed the Pot of Gold fundraiser meal time from 1 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event after members raised concerns about a parking conflict with another local event. Organizers expect people to arrive starting at 11 a.m. and plan to pull raffle winners at 12:30 p.m.

Organizers said ticket sales are going well and that the meal-ticket process does not require recording buyers' names and phone numbers; tickets are being sold as individual meal purchases. The fundraiser committee set an internal fundraising goal of $3,000.

Board members also discussed applying for a one‑day liquor license to serve wine at the event. Members noted liability concerns if an attendee were to drive after drinking and discussed practical limits such as capping service to two drinks per person. Town practice and an insurance “rider” for events were cited as additional requirements; participants discussed the typical one‑day license fee (members cited differing figures of $5 and $25) and said they would secure the appropriate town rider and insurance. No final, formal vote to apply for a license was recorded during the session; members said they would follow up with staff to secure the license and any required rider and insurance.

Volunteers also discussed logistics: the meal-change notice will be posted widely, organizers will increase signage, and the committee asked center staff to remind attendees of the new start time in daily announcements.

Organizers also confirmed menu choices and entertainment options; the Colliers of Greenwood Hill Farm will donate lamb, and event planners discussed low‑volume background Irish music and screen visuals to provide ambiance rather than live performers.

The Pot of Gold is an important annual fundraiser for the center; organizers asked volunteers to help publicize the time change in the days before the event.