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The Commission approved 15 licensing requests, including one-day alcohol or entertainment licenses for several summer events and common victualer licenses for four food businesses. It postponed 13 other applications, including a Soles of Hope event after neighbors raised longstanding noise concerns.
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Several upcoming events received permission to serve alcohol or provide entertainment, including the Taste of Shrewsbury Street, the Worcester Common Out to Lunch Series, and an outdoor summer event series. Four food businesses also received approval to operate, while several license changes and new alcohol or entertainment requests were delayed for further review. The Soles of Hope request was postponed to May 28, 2026, with the Commission seeking a building inspection, police call information, and church representation at the next meeting.
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