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Lowell commission grants fortune‑teller license with review of geographic limits requested from law department
Summary
The commission approved a fortune‑teller license for Claudia Hayden (Inklings Intuitive) and asked the city solicitor to issue guidance on whether the license is limited to Lowell premises or can cover online and off‑site private events.
Claudia Hayden received approval from the Lowell License Commission on April 2 for a fortune‑teller license to operate Inklings Intuitive at 1508 Gorm Street. Hayden told commissioners she intends to offer part‑time tarot and psychic readings, primarily online or at third‑party storefronts; she said she would likely not provide readings at private residences.
Commissioners and the city solicitor discussed the geographic scope of a fortune‑teller license and whether it is tied to a single premises the way some alcohol licenses are. Attorney Woods and other staff advised that, unlike an alcohol license, the fortune‑teller authorization historically has not been strictly limited to one physical address; however, the solicitor offered to research the issue and provide a memo. Commissioners voted to issue the license for Lowell and to request guidance from the law department on whether that license can extend to off‑site events or statewide practice.
Hayden said she will maintain privacy for clients and, where appropriate, use third‑party storefronts or online appointments. The commission encouraged the applicant to await the law department memo for definitive limits but did not delay immediate issuance for Lowell‑based activity.
The action was approved by voice vote; the solicitor will return a written opinion to the commission at a later meeting.
