Permits Issued by the License Commission
Department: | License Commission |
| City Hall - 36 Court Street Room 204 |
| Director: | Alesia H. Days |
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Public Liaison: | Anna Martinez |
| (413) 787-6196 |
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Office Hours: | Monday - Friday |
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Board/Commission/Committee: | License Commission |
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Meeting Schedule: | 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, City Hall Room 220, 5:30 pm |
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Members: | Peter Sygnator, Chairman Robert Casey Denise Kelcey Jose Claudio Andrew Cade |
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Description of Board/Commission: | The License Commission's primary functions are issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages and the conduct of hearings on violations of liquor laws. There are five license commissioners. Four of the commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for terms that are concurrent with the Mayor's term of office. The fifth commissioner is nominated by a caucus of neighborhood councils, appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the City Council. The fifth commissioner's term runs until a replacement is nominated by the caucus. |
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Permits Issued: | All Alcohol Licenses Pool/Billiards Licenses Coin Operated Games Common Victualler (Restaurant) Lodging Houses Movie Theaters Parades Taxi and Livery License |
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Process for Obtaining Permit(s): | Applications are available and fees are paid at the License Commission office. |
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Advertising Requirements: | For Liquor License, one ad is required 10 days prior to hearing. |
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Time Frame for Public Hearing: | Not designated by statute, typically within 30 days of receipt of completed application. |
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Time frame for Decision: | Not designated by statute, typically decision is made at the public hearing.
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Appeal Process: | Not designated by statute, varies according to permit. Liquor licenses may be appealed to the ABCC within five days of receipt of notice. |
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Fee Schedule: | See table below. |
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Applicable Local, State, Federal Statutes | MGL Chapters 138
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