Lowell Licensing Commission approves multiple liquor and event permits, sets hearing for a license relocation

The Lowell Licensing Commission on Jan. 2 approved several liquor-license and event-permit requests, including a conditional transfer for Captain John’s restaurant, and scheduled a separate hearing for a proposed license relocation on Jan. 16.

The commission approved a transfer of the all-alcoholic-beverages restaurant license for 333 Westford St. to Krish Narada Inc., contingent on receipt of a federal employer identification number. Attorney Michael Zaym, representing the buyer group, told the commission the applicant has applied to the IRS and expected the EIN within days; the commission’s vote authorized the transfer subject to the licensee providing that number to staff. Commissioner Lisa Mercier moved the conditional approval, and Commissioner Tang seconded; the motion carried with no recorded opposition and one commissioner absent.

The commission also approved amendments to the liquor license for Warp and Weft LLC at Market Street that correct ownership records used by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Attorney Michael Zaym explained the filings are a paperwork correction so the ABCC’s records show the same ownership trail the city has on file. The commission voted to approve the application unanimously among members present.

Patik Patel, appearing at the meeting for SAPT LLC doing business as Lowell Liquors, told…