Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Events And Permits topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
License commission clears summer one‑day liquor/entertainment permits, asks DPW/ABCC follow‑up; several matters continued
Summary
The Worcester License Commission approved a string of one‑day liquor and entertainment permits for summer events (roller skating nights, a bridal street event, Pride block party, farmers’ market wine sales and private events), conditioned some approvals on DPW or state sign‑offs, and postponed contested package‑store and manager‑change items for additional review.
The Worcester License Commission approved multiple one‑day liquor and entertainment permits on June 11 for summer events across Worcester while flagging some items for conditions or follow‑up.
Desiree Guzman told commissioners her Lights Multi Entertainment roller‑skating events will use a large tent on the grassy area to the right of City Hall, with five licensed security officers, TIP‑certified bartenders, and a roped, 21+ service area. "We'll rope it off...it will be clearly 21," Guzman said; the police representative recommended a more robust physical boundary and the commission approved the permit.
Maria, representing Miranda Bridal, clarified that a previously listed midnight end time was inaccurate; the event will run 5–11 p.m. on June 18 and the commission approved the entertainment permit on that basis after a commissioner requested the earlier closing time.
Danielle Spring requested a Pride block party that will use Winter Street with a DPW street‑closure permit; commissioners confirmed DPW sign‑off is required and approved the event. Caitlin, representing Hardwick Vineyard, asked to sell farm‑winery wine at the Brussels Street farmers’ market Sundays through October; she said MDAR paperwork and the certificate of insurance were pending and the commission approved the request subject to receipt of required state documents.
Carl Persson said Elm’s Cafe and Catering will run a private event for 55 guests with TIP‑certified servers. Several other routine items — a manager change and patio for Viente’s DTW and a leave to withdraw — passed without objection.
Two contested or incomplete matters were continued: ERW Enterprises’ beer‑and‑wine package store application at 141 East Central Street drew opposition from a neighboring attorney and local commenters who argued there is insufficient public need and that the store could displace ethnic food products; commissioners postponed the decision to do another on‑site view and gather more information. A proposed manager change for the Italian American War Vets post was continued so parties could correct organizational filings and coordinate with the Secretary of State.
Approvals were typically subject to standard conditions (e.g., TIP‑certified staff, confirmed insurance) and, for street events, DPW sign‑off. The commission reminded applicants that approvals submitted to the ABCC follow the local vote and that state review can take roughly four to six weeks.
