Licensing board approves four transfers: H Street beer & wine, OC Diner, EZ Market (H St.), and Libertore’s with conditions

At its April 23 meeting, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved a series of license transfers and new-license applications, each with specific conditions recorded on the record.

Key outcomes:

- H Street Beer & Wine, 714 Philadelphia Ave (class A beer & wine): The board granted the transfer of the seven-day beer-and-wine license. The motion recorded that there would be no seating added and no entertainment or pool tables as part of the approval.

- OC Diner, 12744 Ocean Gateway (class B beer, wine & liquor, seven-day): Applicants requested a full-liquor license for the restaurant; they told the board they would not offer entertainment and would operate an outside dining area with 18 seats and no speakers. The board approved the license application as presented and reminded the applicants to ensure outside dining does not disturb Route 50 neighbors.

- EZ Market / H Street beer & wine (transfer at 714 Philadelphia Ave): The board granted the transfer for the neighborhood market, finding it reasonably necessary for public convenience. The applicant said expansion of premises to the right might occur in the future but any expansion would require an inspection before opening.

- Libertore’s Tapas & Wine Bar, 12825 Coastal Highway (class B beer, wine & liquor): The board approved a new Class B license with limited live entertainment allowed: one-piece amplified music two days a week from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., no DJ, and no off-sale of alcohol. No outdoor seating was requested in the application; the board emphasized that any outside dining must not disturb neighbors.

Most motions were seconded and the board closed the items after approval. Several applicants were reminded that managers and servers must hold current TIP/TAM certification, that inspectors would verify seating and seating counts where required, and that any substantial change to premises or service (such as adding outdoor seating or entertainment beyond approved conditions) must return to the board for review.

Votes at a glance

- H Street Beer & Wine (714 Philadelphia Ave) — transfer approved; conditions: no seating/entertainment/pool tables specified in motion. - OC Diner (12744 Ocean Gateway) — new liquor license approved; conditions: no entertainment; outside dining permitted (18 seats) with no speakers. - EZ Market / H Street Beer & Wine (714 Philadelphia Ave) — transfer approved; expansion postponed until inspection. - Libertore’s Tapas & Wine Bar (12825 Coastal Highway) — new Class B approved with entertainment limited to one-piece amplified music two days a week (4–9 p.m.), no DJ, no off-sales.

Applicants were told to coordinate with licensing staff to schedule inspections and to provide required certifications and paperwork before full operations begin.