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Worcester license commission suspends Shannon’s Ale House after police compliance check finds underage patrons
Summary
After a Worcester Police compliance check on Sept. 18 found multiple patrons under 21 and several people leaving with open containers, the License Commission found violations of its rules and voted to suspend Shannon’s Ale House’s liquor license. The owner admitted responsibility and described steps taken to prevent a recurrence.
The Worcester License Commission voted on Oct. 23 to suspend the liquor license of Shannon’s Ale House following a police compliance check that found multiple underage patrons and incidents of alcohol being carried into the public sidewalk.
Officer Patrick Harrington of the Worcester Police Department told the commission that his unit conducted compliance checks at numerous businesses on Sept. 18 and that, at about 11:36 p.m., officers observed several young‑appearing patrons at Shannon’s. "It is the opinion of officer Harrington that any reasonable person, particularly one responsible for the sale of alcoholic beverages,…
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