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Owner says she retains license but lacks access to Grafton Street bar; commission continues hearing
Summary
License holder Beth Jiroge told the commission she remains the licensee for the Grafton Street bar but says she was locked out of the premises after what she calls an improper eviction. The commission continued the matter to Nov. 20 and warned that a license not tied to a valid lease cannot be renewed.
At a status hearing on Oct. 23, Beth Jiroge, the license holder for the Grafton Street bar doing business as Bets (Stella and Gonyo LLC), told the Worcester License Commission she retains the liquor license but has been denied access to the premises after a landlord‑related eviction process.
Jiroge described a history of roof leaks and floor damage she said the landlord (represented by Prestige Property Management) was aware of but did not fully address. She said she entered into discussions in April 2025 to sublease or transfer the business to Julio Rivera; Rivera…
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