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Chapter 6 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOLTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE
OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding sections 11 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or
any vote cast in the town of Bolton pursuant to chapter 706 of the acts of 1967, chapter 386
of the acts of 1986 or chapter 146 of the acts of 1996 or any other general or special law to
the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Bolton may grant a license for the sale of
all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to
Wealyn, LLC d/b/a The International Golf Club and Resort located at 159 Ballville road. The
license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said sections 11 and 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location
but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with
the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
(c) If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall
be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining
thereto, to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, January 18, 2012.
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Chapter 8 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF A CLUB LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF LINCOLN.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Lincoln may grant
a club license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises under
section 12 of said chapter 138 to The Groves in Lincoln, Inc., located at 17 Cambridge
turnpike. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location and under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 2. (a) Notwithstanding sections 11 and 11A of chapter 138 of the General Laws as
to the time and manner of voting on the question, this act shall be submitted for its
acceptance to the voters of the town of Lincoln at a regular or special town election or at a
biennial state election; provided, however, that if it is to appear on the state election ballot,
notice shall be given to the state secretary at least 60 days before the date of the state
election; and provided further, that the question shall appear on the ballot as follows:
"Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2011, entitled 'An Act Relative to the
Granting of a Club License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the
Premises in the Town of Lincoln' be accepted?"
(b) Below the ballot question shall appear a fair and concise summary of the ballot question
prepared by town counsel and approved by the board of selectmen.
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(c) If a majority of the votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, the town of
Lincoln shall be taken to have authorized the granting of a club license for the sale of
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to The Groves in Lincoln, Inc., but not
otherwise.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, January 19, 2012.
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Chapter 18 AN ACT AUTHORIZING A BALLOT QUESTION IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON RELATIVE
TO THE GRANTING OF LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK
ON THE PREMISES IN CERTAIN THEATERS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 11 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, chapter 276 of
the acts of 1993 or any other general or special law to the contrary, the board of selectmen of
the town of Arlington shall cause to be placed on the official ballot at the 2012 annual town
election the following question:
"Shall the board of selectmen of the town be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of wines
and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in theaters with seating capacities of at least
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SECTION 2. If a majority of votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, the town
of Arlington shall be taken to have authorized the granting of licenses for the sale of wines
and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in privately operated enclosed
entertainment facilities with minimum seating capacities of 100 that are used primarily for the
presentation of motion pictures or dramatic, comedic or musical performances. Licenses
granted under this act shall be subject to all other provisions of said chapter 138, except said
section 11.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 2, 2012.
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Chapter 20 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE
OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF A CERTAIN RESTAURANT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding sections 11 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Milton may grant 1 additional license for the sale of wines
and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises, under section 12 of said chapter 138 to
B&D Ichiro, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro Sushi, located at 538A Adams street. The license shall be
subject to all of said chapter 138, except said sections 11 and 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location
but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with
the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
(c) If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 2, 2012.
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Chapter 23 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DANVERS TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE
FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the
town of Danvers may grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to
be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Natalie's, Inc. located at 13
Elm Street in said town. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said
section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
Approved, February 2, 2012.
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Chapter 25 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY TO PLACE A CERTAIN QUESTION
RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE TOWN'S ELECTION BALLOT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 11 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any general
or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority in the town of Wellesley may grant to
restaurants and function rooms with seating capacities of 50 or more licenses for the sale of
all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138,
subject to the maximum number of such licenses as authorized by section 17 of said chapter
138.
SECTION 2. In addition to those licenses authorized pursuant to section 1, notwithstanding
section 11 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary,
the licensing authority in the town of Wellesley may grant to restaurants and function rooms
with seating capacities of 50 or more not more than 6 licenses for the sale of wines and malt
beverages to be drunk on the premises.
SECTION 3. The authority to grant licenses authorized by sections 1 and 2 shall be in
addition to those licenses authorized in chapter 635 of the acts of 1982.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding section 11 of chapter 138 of the General Laws as to the time
and manner of voting on the question, this act shall be submitted for its acceptance to the
voters of the town of Wellesley at an annual or special town election in the form of the
following question:-
"Shall an act passed by the general court in the year 2012, entitled 'An Act authorizing the
town of Wellesley to place a certain question relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages on
the town's election ballot', be accepted?"
If a majority of the votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, the town of
Wellesley shall be taken to have authorized the granting of licenses for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages and wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises.
SECTION 5.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 3, 2012.
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Chapter 27 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF CLUB AND SPECIAL LICENSES FOR THE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE TOWN OF WESTON.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Weston may grant a club license for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to the Weston
Golf Club located at 275 Meadowbrook road in the town of Weston. The license shall be
subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location but it
may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 17 of said chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Weston may grant a club license for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to the Pine
Brook Country Club, Inc., located at 42 Newton street in the town of Weston. The license
shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto to
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the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 3. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Weston may grant a club license for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises under,section 12 of said chapter 138 to The Hazel
Hotchkiss Wightman Tennis Center, Inc., located at 100 Brown street in the town of Weston.
The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location but it
may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the licensing
authority of the town of Weston may grant special licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages
pursuant to section 14 of said chapter 138. Licenses granted under this section shall be
subject to all of said chapter 138, except sections 11 and 11A. Once any such license is
issued by the licensing authority, said authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to
any other person, organization, corporation or location.
SECTION 5. Notwithstanding sections 11 and 11A of chapter 138 of the General Laws as to
the time and manner of voting on the question of issuing the licenses set forth above, this act
shall be submitted for its acceptance to the qualified voters of the town of Weston at an
annual or special town election following the effective date of this act in the form of the
following question:
"Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2012, entitled 'An Act Relative to the
Granting of Club and Special Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in the Town of
Weston' be accepted?"
Below the ballot question shall appear a fair and concise summary of the ballot question
prepared by town counsel and approved by the board of selectmen.
If a majority of the votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, this act shall
immediately take effect in the town of Weston, but not otherwise.
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SECTION 6.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 10, 2012,
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Chapter 129 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE TOWN OF
WENHAM
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 381 of the acts of 2006 is hereby amended by striking out section 1, as
amended by section 1 of chapter 365 of the acts of 2010, and inserting in place thereof the
following 2 sections:-
Section 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Wenham may grant 1 license for the sale at retail of wines and malt
beverages not to be drunk on the premises under section 15 of said chapter 138. The retail
premises on which the beverages are to be sold shall not exceed 200 square feet. The
license shall be subject to said chapter 138.
Section 1A. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws relative to the
number of licenses that may be granted in the town of Wenham, the licensing authority of the
town of Wenham may grant 1 license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on
the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to John Keohane d/b/a Wenham Tea
House located at 4 Monument street in said town; provided, however, that the restaurant
shall have a seating capacity of less than 100 seats; and provided further, that: (i) the sale
and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the serving of meals; (ii) the
restaurant shall not contain a lounge or bar; and (iii) the licensee shall comply with such other
requirements and conditions as the licensing authority shall deem appropriate. The license
shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17 relative to the number of
licenses that may be granted. The license shall be nontransferable to any other location but it
may be reissued to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid. The license
shall be subject to all other provisions of said chapter 138.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same terms and conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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Chapter 280 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the
city of Easthampton may grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to
be drunk on the premises to John Casey Douglass for the premises located at 60-62 Main
street in the city of Easthampton, under section 12 of said chapter 138. The license shall be
subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
John Casey Douglass shall have 3 years from the effective date of this act within which to
apply for the license. If John Casey Douglass has not applied for the license within the 3-year
period, the license shall remain with the licensing authority and may be granted to another
applicant to the same location under the same conditions as approved in this act.
The alcohol licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other
location but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant
files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the
license is in good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as provided in this act.
Approved, September 12, 2012.
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Chapter 285 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 11 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, any
vote cast in the city of Medford pursuant to chapter 595 of the acts of 1977 or any other
general or special law or rule or regulation of the city of Medford to the contrary, the licensing
authority of the city of Medford may grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be
drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to restaurants having a seating
capacity of not less than 50 persons, without including the seating capacity of function rooms.
Except as expressly provided, a license issued pursuant to this act shall be subject to all
other provisions of said chapter 138.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, September 20, 2012.
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Chapter 306 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE TO GRANT
ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
(a) Notwithstanding the maximum number of licenses authorized to be granted under section
17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the city known as the town
of Braintree may grant up to 8 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be
drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138, provided to establishments that
hold common victualler licenses under section 2 of chapter 140 of the General Laws and with
seating capacities of not more than 75 persons.
(b) A license granted under this section shall not be transferable to any other person,
corporation or organization for 3 years after the date of original issuance. A transfer in
violation of subsection (a) or (b) shall render the license null and void.
(c) If a license granted under this section is revoked or no longer in use at the location of
original issuance, it shall be returned physically with all of the legal rights and privileges
pertaining thereto to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new
applicant at the same location under the same conditions as specified in this act; provided
however, that the applicant shall file with the licensing authority a letter from the department
of revenue and a letter from the division of unemployment assistance indicating that the
license is in good standing with those entities and that all applicable taxes, fees and
contributions have been paid.
Approved, October 19, 2012.
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Chapter 334 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SEEKONK TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding the maximum number of licenses granted under section 17
of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the town of Seekonk may grant
up to 12 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
under section 12 of said chapter 138; provided, however, that such licenses shall be issued
to establishments that hold a common victuallers license under section 2 of chapter 140 of
the General Laws.
(b) A license granted under this section shall not be transferable to any other person,
corporation or organization for a period of 3 years from the date of original issuance or 3
years from the enactment of this legislation, whichever is later. Any transfer in violation of
sections (a) or (b) of this act shall render said license null and void.
(c) If a license granted under this section is revoked or no longer in use at the location of
original issuance, it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights and privileges
pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new
applicant only under the same conditions as specified in this act; provided, that the new
applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter
from the division of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing
with those entities and all applicable taxes, fees and contributions have been paid.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, November 29, 2012.
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Chapter 375 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the
city of Easthampton may grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to
be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Thomas E. Doherty, d/b/a
Popcorn Noir, for the premises located at 30-32 Cottage street. The license shall be subject
to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
Thomas E. Doherty shall have 3 years from the effective date of this act within which to apply
for the license. If within that 3-year period Thomas E. Doherty has not applied for the license,
the license shall remain with the licensing authority and the licensing authority may then grant
the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions as specified in
this act.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location but it
may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
Approved, December 28, 2012.
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Chapter 376 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the
city of Easthampton may grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to
be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Lyman & Lyman, Inc., d/b/a
Rill's Joint, for the premises located at 116 Pleasant street. The license shall be subject to all
of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
Lyman & Lyman, Inc. shall have 3 years from the effective date of this act within which to
apply for the license. If within that 3-year period Lyman & Lyman, Inc. has not applied for the
license, the license shall remain with the licensing authority and the licensing authority may
then grant the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions as
specified in this act.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location but it
may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
Approved, December 28, 2012.
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Chapter 9 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR
THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF A CERTAIN
RESTAURANT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 11 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Milton may grant an additional license for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of the restaurant located at 95 Eliot street,
which is owned by Daniel P. Kerrigan or his successor in interest; provided, however, that a
successor in interest shall be subject to approval by the board of selectmen of the town of
Milton and the alcoholic beverages control commission. An application to transfer the license
to a successor in interest shall be granted and approved according to the standard for a new
license and all of the procedures in section 15A of said chapter 138 shall be applicable
thereto. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17. The
licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location.
SECTION 2. All actions taken by the licensing authority of the town of Milton in issuing a
license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to Milton's Opus,
LLC, Daniel Kerrigan license manager are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed in all
respects as though this act had been in full force and effect at the time of those actions.
SECTION 3.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, May 1 , 2013.
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Chapter 42 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Greenfield may
grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the
premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Greenfield Community College Foundation,
Inc., located at 1 College drive. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except
said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority that may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same location
under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, July 22, 2013.
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Chapter 74 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Greenfield may
grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Cuca, Inc. located at 244 Country Club road. The
license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the
licensing authority and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new applicant at
the same location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, September 3, 2013.
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Chapter 83 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Fairhaven may grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Turan Irge at
214 Huttleston avenue. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said
section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location, but
it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority, which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, September 18, 2013.
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Chapter 107 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the town of
Fairhaven may grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be
drunk on the premises under section 12 of said chapter 138 to Jevon Enterprises, d/b/a Mac's
Soda Bar, located at 115 Sconticut Neck road. The license shall be subject to all of said
chapter 138 except said section 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license authorized in this act
to any other location but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the
applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating
that the license is in good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have
been paid.
(c) If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority, and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new
applicant at the same location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage
Approved, October 18, 2013.
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Chapter 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF QUINCY TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR
THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding the maximum number of licenses authorized to be granted
pursuant to section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the city
of Quincy may grant the following: 23 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises, 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to innholders licensed pursuant to chapter 140 of the General Laws to conduct a
hotel, 1 additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the
premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138 and 1 additional license for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 15 of said chapter
138. The licenses shall only be granted to establishments located in the downtown area of
the city of Quincy known as the "urban renewal district", as defined by the Quincy Center
District Urban Revitalization and Development Plan, dated May 7, 2007, as amended from
time to time, and as described in chapter 32 of the acts of 2011. A license issued pursuant to
this act shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted pursuant to this
act to any other person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, organization or
other entity for at least 3 years from the date of original issuance. Further, the licensing
authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted pursuant to this act to a location
outside of the urban renewal district. A license issued under this act shall be clearly marked
on its face "Urban Renewal District License Only" and "Nontransferable". No license to be
transferred pursuant to this act shall be approved unless the applicant files with the licensing
authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in good
standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
(c) If a license granted pursuant to this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall
be returned physically, with all the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto,
to the licensing authority and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new
applicant at a location within the urban renewal district under the same conditions as
specified in this act.
(d) Each of the licenses authorized by this act shall be subject to the same application fees
as those charged for licenses for all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises,
licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to innholders, licenses for the sale of wines
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and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises and licenses for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages not to be drunk on the premises, as applicable, in the city of Quincy.
SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, October 21, 2013.
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Chapter 119 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE
OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Natick may grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138 to The
Center for Arts in Natick, Inc. located at 14 Summer street in the town of Natick, upon
approval of and under conditions set by the licensing authority of the town. The license shall
be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
SECTION 2. The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license issued
pursuant to this act to any other location, but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location; provided, however, that the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter
from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in good standing with the
department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
SECTION 3. If the license granted pursuant to this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in
use, it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions
pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new
applicant at the same location and under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 4.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, October 30, 2013.
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Chapter 23 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing
authority of the town of Westborough may grant 1 additional license for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138.
The license shall be restricted to a restaurant operating in the Downtown Planning Overlay
District to promote downtown revitalization and economic vitality; provided, however, that the
restaurant shall have a seating capacity of less than 200 seats; and provided further that: (i)
the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the serving of meals;
and (ii) the licensee shall comply with such other requirements and conditions as the
licensing authority shall deem appropriate. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter
138 except said section 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to a location outside
the Downtown Planning Overlay District, but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of
revenue indicating that the license is in good standing with the department and that all
applicable taxes have been paid.
(c) If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall
be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining
thereto, to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location under the same terms and conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 6, 2014.
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Chapter 37 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 1 SEASONAL LICENSE TO
AN ANNUAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE
PREMISES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 17 and 17A of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the city of Salem may convert 1 seasonal license for the sale of wines
and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138,
currently issued to SMN, Inc., d/b/a Firenze Trattoria at 2 Lynde street, to an annual license
for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to said
section 12 of said chapter 138 to SMN, Inc., d/b/a Firenze Trattoria, located at 2 Lynde street.
The annual license converted pursuant to this section shall be subject to all of said chapter
138, except sections 17 and 17A.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license converted pursuant to this
section to any other location, but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location if the applicant for the license files with the authority a letter from the department of
revenue and a letter from the division of unemployment assistance indicating that the license
is in good standing and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license converted pursuant to this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use at
the location of original issuance, it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights,
privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority, which may then grant
the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions as specified in
this section.
SECTION 2. (a) The city of Salem shall charge a fee for the conversion to an annual license
for the sale of wines and malt beverages pursuant to this act that shall be paid by the
licensee at the time of issuance unless the licensing authority agrees to enter into an
arrangement with the licensee that would enable the fee to be divided into multiple payments
or prorated over multiple periods of time. If the city elects to accept prorated payments over
time from the licensee, the option shall be made available, upon request, to all qualified
applicants for licensure.
(b) Any fee collected by the city of Salem for the license converted pursuant to this act that is
greater than the amount of the fee charged for an annual renewal of a similar license issued
by the city, shall be deposited into an economic development account, which shall be
established by the city of Salem to be expended by it in a manner consistent with the
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SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 21, 2014.
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Chapter 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HADLEY TO GRANT 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF
WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Hadley may grant 6 additional licenses for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and 6 additional licenses for the sale of
wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises, pursuant to section 12 of chapter
138, to establishments located in the route 9 business zone and the route 47 limited business
zone and the local business zone in the town of Hadley. The zones are located and bound
as shown on a map titled "Zoning Map of Hadley, Massachusetts," dated September 26,
1978, and on file in the office of the town clerk. The licenses shall be subject to all of said
chapter 138 except said section 17.
Notwithstanding section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the select board may
restrict licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages granted pursuant to this act to holders
of a common victualler license.
Once issued, the licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of that license to any
other location, but it may grant a license to a new applicant at the same location if the
applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating
that the license is in good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have
been paid.
If a license granted pursuant to this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use at the
location of original issuance, the license shall be returned physically, with all of the legal
rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the select board and the select board
may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions
as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, March 26, 2014.
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Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Burlington may grant 8 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic
beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138. The
licenses shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
SECTION 2. The licensing authority of the town of Burlington shall restrict the licenses
granted pursuant to this act as to number and to persons, corporations, organizations and
entities located in the following locations:
(i) three licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to be
available for the property comprising the Burlington Mall, as more specifically shown on a
plan on file with the board of selectmen of the town of Burlington.
(ii) three licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to
the development comprising the New England Executive Park, as more specifically shown on
a plan on file with the board of selectmen of the town of Burlington.
(iii) Two licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to
the development at 15-20 South avenue, as more specifically shown on a plan on file with the
board of selectmen of the town of Burlington.
SECTION 3. The licensing authority of the town of Burlington shall not approve the
transfer of a license granted under this act to any other person, partnership, corporation, LLC,
organization or any other entity for a period of 3 years from the date of original issuance;
provided, however, that after 3 years the licensing authority shall not approve a transfer to a
location outside of the location of original issuance. All licenses issued pursuant to this act
shall be clearly marked "Burlington Mall only", "New England Executive Park only" or "the
development presently known as 15-20 South Avenue only", as the case may be, and shall
be clearly marked "nontransferable" on the face of each of the licenses issued pursuant to
this act.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Burlington may restrict the licenses issued pursuant to this
act to holders of common victualler licenses.
SECTION 5. If a license granted pursuant to this act is revoked or surrendered it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights and privileges pertaining thereto, to the
licensing authority of the town of Burlington. The licensing authority may then grant the
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license to a new applicant only at the location of original issuance and under the same
conditions as specified in this act if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from
the department of revenue and a letter from the department of unemployment assistance
indicating that the license is in good standing with those entities and that all applicable taxes,
fees and contributions have been paid.
SECTION 6. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, April 2, 2014,
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Chapter 64 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEBSTER TO ISSUE 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF 41
WORCESTER ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the local
licensing authority of the town of Webster may grant 1 additional license for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages, pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138, to an entity located at 41
Worcester road in the town of Webster. The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138,
except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location
but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with
the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter from the
department of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing with
the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted pursuant to this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use at the
location of original issuance it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights,
privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority, which may then grant
the license to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions as specified in
this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, April 8, 2014.
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Chapter 65 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BEVERLY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL LIQUOR
LICENSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the city of Beverly may grant 1 additional license for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138
to White Horse Productions, Inc., d/b/a The Larcom Theatre, located at 13 Wallis street in the
city of Beverly, 1 additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on
the premises pursuant to said section 12 of said chapter 138 for a restaurant located at 407
Cabot street in the city of Beverly, 1 additional license for the sale of wines and malt
beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to said section 12 of said chapter 138 to the
Half Baked Cafe & Bakery, LLC, for a restaurant located at 1 West street, in the city of
Beverly and 1 additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the
premises pursuant to said section 12 of said chapter 138 to the Wicked Art Bar, LLC, located
at 95 Rantoul street, unit 102, in the city of Beverly. Upon issuance of the license authorized
in this act to be granted to Wicked Art Bar, LLC, Wicked Art Bar, LLC shall surrender to the
licensing authority the seasonal license it currently holds. Licenses granted under this act
shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
Once issued, the licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license issued under
this act to any other location, but it may grant a license to a new applicant at the same
location if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of
revenue and a letter from the department of unemployment assistance indicating that the
license is in good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If any license granted pursuant to this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority, which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, April 8, 2014.
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Chapter 75 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEBSTER TO ISSUE FIVE ADDITIONAL ALL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES DESIGNATED FOR USE IN THE
DOWNTOWN'S "SLUM AND BLIGHT" MAIN STREET AREA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Webster may grant 5 additional licenses for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138,
only to establishments located within the geographical area shown on a sketch plan on file in
the town clerk's office entitled "Downtown Webster 2010 Slum & Blight Inventory" and dated
September 05, 2013. The licenses shall be subject to all of chapter 138, except said section
17.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted under this
act to any other person, partnership, corporation, LLC, organization, or any other entity: (i) for
a period of 3 years from the date of original issuance or 3 years from the date of enactment of
this legislation, whichever is later; or (ii) located outside of the "Downtown Webster 2010
Slum & Blight Inventory" area in Webster.
(c) Notwithstanding section 12 of said chapter 138, the licensing authority for the town of
Webster may restrict the licenses issued pursuant to this act to holders of common victualler
licenses.
(d) A license granted pursuant to this act, if cancelled, revoked or no longer in use at the
location of original issuance shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges
and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority for the town of Webster. The
licensing authority may then grant the license to a new applicant, only at the same location
within the "Downtown Webster 2010 Slum & Blight Inventory" area in Webster, under the
same conditions as specified in this act. No license shall be reissued for use in the same
location unless the applicant therefore files with the licensing authority a letter from the
department of revenue and a letter from the department of unemployment assistance
indicating that the license is in good standing with the department and that all applicable
taxes have been paid.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, April 15, 2014.
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Chapter 107 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEDHAM TO GRANT 3 ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any
other general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the town of Dedham
may grant 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the
premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138, subject to the conditions set forth in this
act. The licenses shall only be granted to establishments located within Dedham square,
which, for purposes of this act, shall mean the geographical area in the town of Dedham
consisting of Bryant street, Eastern avenue, those portions of Washington street from Bryant
street to Harris street and those portions of High street from Ames street to Harvard street.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted under this
act to any other person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, organization or
any other entity: (i) for a period of 3 years from the date of original issuance; and (ii) to a
location outside of Dedham square.
(c) Notwithstanding said section 12 of said chapter 138, the additional licenses
authorized by this act shall be subject to an original application fee of $5,000 more than the
annual fee for existing alcoholic beverages licenses in the town of Dedham. The additional
$5,000 fee shall be deposited into an economic development account in the town of Dedham
and expended consistently with the purposes of the account.
(d) Notwithstanding section 12 of said chapter 138, the licensing authority may restrict
the licenses issued pursuant to this act to holders of common victualler licenses.
(e) If a license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new
applicant at the same location within Dedham square under the same conditions as specified
in this act. No license shall be reissued for use in the same location unless the applicant files
with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter from the
division of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing with the
department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, May 15, 2014.
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Chapter 126 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the licensing authority of the city of Northampton may
grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises,
under section 12 of said chapter 138, at the Fairfield Inn, Inc. located on Conz street. The
license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, except said section 17,
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other location,
but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with
the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue indicating that the license is in
good standing with the department and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
If the license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the
licensing authority and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new applicant at
the same location under the same conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, June 6, 2014.
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Chapter 129 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DANVERS TO GRANT 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the town of Danvers may grant up to 6 additional licenses for the sale of
all alcoholic beverages or wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to
section 12 of said chapter 138. Any license issued pursuant to this act shall be subject to all
of said chapter 138, except said section 17.
(b) A license granted under this act shall not be transferrable to any other person,
corporation or organization for a period of 3 years from the date of original issuance.
(c) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted under this
act to any other location but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same location if
the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a
letter from the department of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good
standing with those entities and that all applicable taxes, fees and contributions have been
paid.
(d) If a license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to
the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant under the same
conditions as specified in this act.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, June 12, 2014.
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Chapter 133 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PEABODY TO GRANT 10 ADDITIONAL LICENSES
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
licensing authority of the city of Peabody may grant 10 additional licenses for the sale of all
alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 138.
Any license issued pursuant to this act shall be subject to all of said chapter 138, excepting
only section 17.
SECTION 2. (a) The licensing authority of the city of Peabody shall grant 5 of the
licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to
section 1 only to establishments located in an area of the city of Peabody known as the
"North Shore Mall", an area bordered by state highway route 128, Essex Center drive, state
highway route 114, Andover street, Prospect street and Cross street as shown on map 51,
lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and map 52, lot 1, which are on file in the city clerk's office.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted pursuant to
this section to any other person, partnership, corporation or organization for a period of 3
years from the date of original issuance. The licensing authority shall not approve the
transfer of a license under this section to a location outside of the North Shore Mall. A
license issued under this section shall be clearly marked on its face "North Shore Mall
License Only" and "Nontransferable".
(c) If a license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it
shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights and privileges pertaining thereto, to the
licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at a location within the
North Shore Mall under the same conditions as specified in this section if the applicant files
with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter from the
department of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing with
the those entities and that all applicable taxes, fees and contributions have been paid.
SECTION 3. (a) The licensing authority of the city of Peabody shall grant 5 of the
licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to
section 1 only to establishments located at 9 Main street; 2 Washington street; 0 Foster
street; 166 Main Street; and 88 Main street.
(b) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted under this
section to any other location but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the same
location if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of
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revenue and a letter from the department of unemployment assistance indicating that the
license is in good standing with those entities and that all applicable taxes, fees and
contributions have been paid.
(c) If a license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it
shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining
thereto, to the licensing authority which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location under the same conditions as specified in this section.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the
additional licenses authorized in this act shall be subject to an original license fee of $5,000,
in addition to the annual fee for existing all alcoholic beverages licenses in the city of
Peabody. Such fee shall be due and payable upon the original granting of any such license
and upon reissuance of any such license pursuant to this act.
SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, June 13, 2014.
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Chapter 194 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the local
licensing authority of the city of New Bedford may grant an additional license for the sale of
all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of said chapter
138 to Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo do Pico, Inc. located at 2056 Acushnet avenue.
The license shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the license to any other person,
corporation, organization or location and shall be clearly marked "nontransferable" on the
face of the license.
If the license granted under this section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use at the
location of original issuance, it shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights,
privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority. If the license issued
pursuant to this act is returned to the licensing authority, it shall not be reissued.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, July 29, 2014.
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Chapter 301 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HOLYOKE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR
THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON
THE PREMISES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any
other general or special law to the contrary, the city of Holyoke may grant 6 additional
licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and 7 additional
licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to
section 12 of said chapter 138, subject to the conditions set forth in this act, to establishments
located in certain areas as defined in sections 4 and 5. The licensing authority for the city of
Holyoke shall restrict the licenses granted pursuant to this act to holders of common victualler
licenses who have submitted a development and restaurant concept, menu and seating chart
reviewed and approved by the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority.
(b) Licenses granted pursuant to this act shall be subject to an initial, one-time
application fee of$10,000 in addition to the existing license fee applicable in the city of
Holyoke for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and for the sale of
wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. The additional $10,000 fee shall be
deposited into an economic development account held by the Holyoke Redevelopment
Authority and expended consistently with the purposes of the account.
(c) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license to any other location
or any other person, corporation or organization. All licenses issued pursuant to this act shall
be clearly marked "nontransferable" on the face of the license. If a license granted under this
section is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it shall be returned physically, with all of the
legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority for the city
of Holyoke. The licensing authority may then grant the license to a new applicant, subject to
the initial application fee of$10,000, only at the same location if the applicant files with the
licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter from the department of
unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing with those entities
and that all applicable taxes have been paid.
SECTION 2. (a) One license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the
premises and 2 licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the
premises, pursuant to section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, shall be allocated to
the area known as TOD West which consists of all parcels inside the following boundaries:
beginning at the intersection of Chestnut street and Hampden street, southeasterly along the
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centerline of Hampden street to the intersection with the centerline of an alley between
parcels 013-03-005 and 013-01-001; southwesterly along the centerline of said alley, to the
intersection of the centerline of John street; southeasterly along the centerline of John street
to the intersection of a parcel 013-04-003 having a parking facility; south westerly along the
westerly side of such parking facility transcending parcel 013-04-003 to its intersection with
the centerline of Dwight street; southeasterly along the centerline of Dwight street to the
intersection with the centerline of Heritage street; southwesterly along the centerline of
Heritage street to its intersection with the centerline of Appleton street; northwesterly along
the centerline of Appleton street the intersection of the centerline of Chestnut street;
northeasterly along the centerline of Chestnut street to the point of beginning.
(b) One license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and 1
license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises pursuant to
section 12 of said chapter 138 shall be allocated to the area known as TOD East which
consists of all parcels inside the following boundaries: beginning at the intersection of the
centerline of Canal street and Grover street, southerly along the centerline of Grover street to
its intersection with the centerline of Lyman street; westerly along the centerline of Lyman
street to its intersection with the centerline of Bowers street; southerly along the centerline of
Bowers street to its intersection with the centerline of Mosher street; westerly along the
centerline of Mosher street to its intersection with the westerly boundary of parcel 033-04-
001; southerly along the westerly side of parcel 033-04-001 and along the westerly boundary
or parcel 033-05-002 to its intersection with the centerline of Appleton street; northwesterly
along the centerline of Appleton street to its intersection of an alley between parcels 030-06-
01 and 030-06-011 (between Main street and Race street); northeasterly along the centerline
of an alley to its intersection with the centerline of Dwight street; northwesterly along the
centerline of Dwight street to its intersection with the centerline of Race street; northeasterly
along the centerline of Race street to its intersection with centerline of Canal street, to the
point of beginning.
(c) One license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and 2
licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises, pursuant to
section 12 of said chapter 138, shall be allocated to the area known as Mid-Canal which
consists of the area of all parcels inside the following boundaries: beginning at the
intersection of the centerline of a parcel 022-01-010A located on the easterly side of Front
street and Lyman street, southeasterly along the centerline of Lyman street to the easterly
boundary of parcel 023-01-024, owned by the Holyoke Gas & Electric; following the easterly
boundary of parcel 023-01-024, northerly along the easterly boundary of parcel 023-01-024
and southerly along the easterly boundary of parcel 023-01-024 to the intersection of the
westerly boundary of parcel 023-01-011, owned by the Holyoke Gas & Electric; southerly
along the westerly boundary of parcel 023-01-011 to its intersection of the centerline of
Lyman street; southeasterly along the centerline of Lyman street to its intersection with the
centerline of Race street; southwesterly along the centerline of Race street to its intersection
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of the centerline of Dwight street; southeasterly along the centerline of Dwight street to its
intersection with the centerline of an alley beginning between parcels 033-07-001 and 033-07
-021 (between Race and Main street); southwesterly along the centerlines of alleys beginning
between parcels 033-07-001 and 033-07-021 to its intersection with the centerline of Cabot
street; northwesterly along the centerline of Cabot street to its intersection with the centerline
of railroad tracks adjacent to the westerly side of parcel 020-02-006; northeasterly along the
centerline of the railroad tracks up to and along the easterly boundary of parcel 021-01-012
(Heritage State Park) and northeasterly along the centerlines of parcels 022-01-010 and 022-
01-010A, owned by Pioneer Valley Railroad and Trident Holyoke LLC, to the point of
beginning.
SECTION 3. Three licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the
premises and 2 licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the
premises, pursuant to section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, shall be allocated to
census tracts 8114, 8115, 8116 and 8117.
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved August 28, 2014.
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