Quincy Board approves one‑day liquor licenses and temporary premise extensions for summer events including Porchfest and Off the Hook block parties

The Quincy City Board of License Commissioners approved several one‑day liquor licenses and temporary extensions of premise for community events at its April 28 meeting.

The board approved Porchfest Quincy’s request for one‑day liquor licenses for the 2026 Porchfest set for Saturday, June 27, with an anticipated 2–8 p.m. window to accommodate earlier performances. Councillor Walter Hubley said the event will span three neighborhoods and organizers expect many bands; vendors will be referred to the health commissioner for licensing.

The board also approved a one‑day liquor license for the Quincy Retired Teachers Association’s spring social on May 6 at Mason’s Hall (40 Green Leaf Street), and a one‑day license for Kyle Music School and Entertainment’s student recital “Love at First Sight” on May 9 at 1456 Hancock Street; staff characterized the Kyle event as a private, invitation‑based recital with about 60 guests and a small number of bottles to be served.

Separately, the board approved special‑use permits and temporary extensions of premise for Off the Hook Bar & Grill (1269 C Street) for a series of block‑style events: May 30 Spring Fling, June 20 Flounder Roundup, August 21 Quincy Striper Classic and October 10 Octoberfest. Applicant John Gallagan described roped‑off areas, blocked traffic with barricades and outdoor bands; food will be prepared in‑house and the applicant said they coordinate block‑party permits with police.

Each item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no objections recorded in the meeting transcript.

The board then approved the minutes from the April 14 hearing and adjourned the meeting. The next hearing is scheduled for May 5.