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Quincy license board approves one-day liquor permits for church chili cook-off, vintage market, Italian nights and boxing event
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The Quincy Board of License Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved multiple one-day liquor licenses and routine business: a church chili cook-off (Jan. 31), Kilroy Square Vintage Market (May 23), two Italian-night dinners (Feb. 11 and 25), and a boxing show at Quincy Youth Arena (May 16).
The City of Quincy Board of License Commissioners approved four one-day liquor licenses and handled routine business at a Jan. 27 meeting.
Ralph Jacobs, representing Hausenet Congregational Church, asked the board to approve a one-day license for the church’s 15th annual chili cook-off at 310 Manet Ave on Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jacobs said the community event typically draws about 20–22 contestants, includes bake-sale items and Scout food sales, and that the church has not had problems in 15 years. The board moved to approve the license without conditions beyond standard permitting. “It’s a community event,” Jacobs said.
Helen Schiner, representing the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, requested a special-use one-day liquor license for the Kilroy Square Vintage Market on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schiner said organizers expect about 24 vintage vendors selling upcycled clothing and housewares, one food truck (Georgie’s Greek), and vendor participation from local breweries including Break Rock Brewery and Patty Barry’s. The board approved the permit. “Vintage markets are very popular in downtown areas,” Schiner said.
An applicant for the Early American establishment at 1054 Hancock St requested one-day licenses for two Italian-night dinners on Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The applicant said the events aim to draw more patrons. The board asked that staff — Inspector Paul Brown or Lieutenant Coughlin — speak with the applicant after the hearing about post-event coordination; the board then approved the licenses.
Chris Trietti asked the board to approve a special-use one-day liquor license for a boxing event, billed as “Rumble at the Rink,” at Quincy Youth Arena, 60 Murphy Memorial Drive, on May 16 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Trietti said the promoter plans to mirror a May 2024 event, provide ALS-level ambulance coverage for competitors and BLS for spectators, coordinate police and fire detail, use licensed private security for crowd control, require TIPS-certified bartenders and carry full liquor insurance. The board approved the request. Trietti noted coordination with Quincy Police and Quincy Fire will continue in advance of the event.
In other business, staff reported two business address updates in licensing records: IHOP moving from 115–119 Parking Way to 153 Parking Way, and Delights Bakery relocating from 234 Billings Road to 764 Hancock Street. The board accepted and waived reading of the Jan. 13 minutes, set the next hearing for Tuesday, Feb. 10, and adjourned.
The motions to approve the four one-day licenses carried without recorded dissent in the meeting minutes.
