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Aug 11, 2026

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License Commission Approves Licenses and Penalties

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

License Commission Issues Macao Suspension

The commission found Macao Restaurant violated licensing rules on September 21 and October 16, 2025, after inspectors documented loud music, unauthorized nightclub activity, vaping, pest concerns, and 118 patrons in a space limited to 75; it issued a 14-day suspension with 7 days served.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 6, 2025

Worcester approves several business and event licenses

The License Commission approved liquor or entertainment licenses for three events, common victualer licenses for two food businesses, and a malt-and-wine license for Taste Experience Bistro. The Commission also postponed three violation or status hearings to November 20, 2025.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

One-Day Liquor License Approved

The License Commission voted 2-0 to approve a one-day liquor license for an event at 144 Granite Street on October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Organizers expect about 200 people and said TIPS-certified bartenders will staff the event.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 23, 2025

License Commission issues bar suspension

The commission found Shannon’s Ale House in violation of licensing rules and voted 3-0 to impose a three-day suspension, with one day to be served on November 6, 2025. It also approved several liquor, restaurant, and management license requests.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 8, 2025

One-Day Liquor License Approved

The License Commission voted 3-0 to approve a one-day liquor license for an October 18 event at 90 Commercial Street, expected to draw approximately 5,000 people.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 2, 2025

Commission denies bar license, restricts alcohol sales

The Commission voted 3-0 to deny a restaurant all-alcohol license transfer after police raised concerns about alleged illegal nightclub activity. It also found violations at Havana Nights and ordered the premises to remain closed for alcohol sales until manager and ownership paperwork is approved.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Worcester approves several business licenses

The License Commission approved 10 licensing requests, including permits for two public events, a beer-truck event, a new restaurant serving all alcohol, and several business ownership or location changes.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 4, 2025

License Commission Suspends Jolo License

The Commission voted 3-0 to suspend Jolo Inc.’s license at 350 Southbridge Street until October 23, 2025, and until approved manager and officer/director changes are finalized. The Commission also approved several one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses, plus new or transferred alcohol licenses.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

License Commission Approves Event and Alcohol Licenses

The commission approved one-day liquor or entertainment licenses for multiple Worcester events and businesses, including a Notch Biergarten series covering 25 dates from August 27 through September 28, 2025.

2 min readMunicipal coverage