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Aug 17, 2026

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License Commission modifies Haze hours

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission Revokes Noho Social License

The License Commission voted 3-0 to revoke Noho Social, LLC’s all-alcohol license after finding the business failed to maintain control of its licensed premises.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Commission Clears Tellus Violation Case

The License Commission voted 2-1 that there was not enough evidence to find Tellus & The Satellite Bar in violation of rules involving alleged underage entry and alcohol service.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

License Commission Approves Multiple Licenses

The commission approved a transfer of the Liquors 44 all-alcohol package store license, along with short-term liquor, entertainment, and business license applications. All recorded motions passed 2-0, with some approvals contingent on insurance or training documentation.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 11, 2026

License Commission Suspends Tellus Alcohol Service

The commission voted 3-0 to impose a two-day suspension for an overcrowding violation, with one day to be served within 90 days and the second held in abeyance for six months.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

License Commission approves outdoor dining extensions

The commission approved multiple temporary outdoor-dining extensions through November 13, 2026, including restaurant seating in parking spaces, on sidewalks, and on Brewster Court.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Approves Several Liquor Licenses

The Commission approved four short-term liquor licenses for Quonk, a short-term all-alcohol license for the International Language Institute of MA’s fundraiser, a permanent category change for Sub Rosa, and five seasonal license renewals, all by 3-0 votes. Augustine’s Pizza Club’s common victualler license application was tabled pending inspection.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Haze Entertainment Hours Restored

The Commission voted 3-0 to restore Haze’s previously approved entertainment hours after finding that safety requirements were met and noise complaints had improved.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

License Commission Approves Business Licenses

The commission approved an annual beer-and-wine on-premises license for Blackbird at 27 Pleasant Street and voted to hold a February 18 lottery to reissue two all-alcohol licenses.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

License Commission modifies Haze hours

The Commission voted 3-0 to modify Haze’s entertainment license for 30 days, limit entertainment to specified Tuesday-through-Saturday hours, and require a fire exit sign above the fire curtain. The Commission will revisit the hours at a hearing in 30 days.

1 min readMunicipal coverage