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Licensing Board approves outdoor dining and event licenses

MarlboroughMay 27, 20262 min read

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The board unanimously approved Chapa Paisa’s request for outdoor dining and alcohol service at 203-205 Main St., covering about three tables for 9 to 12 people until approximately 8:30 p.m. It also approved six one-day liquor licenses, tabled one application because the applicant was absent, and continued discussions about disturbances at Prospector East Saloon to the June meeting.

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Chapa Paisa can add a small outdoor patio area with alcohol service, subject to the approved operating details. Several temporary licenses for farmers market, church, and World Cup Fan Zone events were approved. The board did not take formal action against Prospector East Saloon but plans to meet with police representatives in June about reported disturbances and operating hours.

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Approved the one-day license for Broken Creek Vineyard to serve samples and sell bottles to go at the Marlborough Farmers Market.
Approved the one-day license for Spicy Water Distillery to serve samples and sell bottles to go at the Farmers Market.
Tabled the Rushford & Sons Brewhouse application because the applicant did not attend the meeting.
Approved the one-day license for the Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church outdoor fundraising event at 9 Central Street.
Approved two one-day licenses for the World Cup Fan Zone at Kelleher Field, 45 Jefferson Street.
Approved the one-day license for Time & Materials Beer at the Farmers Market.
Approved Chapa Paisa’s outdoor dining and alcohol service application at 203-205 Main Street for approximately three tables and 9 to 12 patrons until about 8:30 p.m.
Accepted and placed on file the complaint and related images concerning Don Patron’s half-price drink sign.
Continued the W & J Auto Sales complaint discussion until August and took no action against the license at this meeting.
Continued the Prospector East Saloon discussion to the June meeting and requested that a police officer attend to help address reported disturbances and operating hours.
Scheduled a special Licensing Board meeting for June 3, 2026, at noon, to review additional one-day liquor license applications.
Approved the April 29, 2026, and May 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

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