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SUCCESS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN YOUR LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 21:09

In Massachusetts, a municipality’s Local Licensing Authority (LLA) grants liquor licenses. In the town of Saugus, the LLA is the Board of Selectmen. On July 24, 2012, the LLA entertained three proposals for its sole remaining all alcohol license. The winning bid was J. Pace & Son Downtown, Inc. (“Pace”), who intends to lease the second floor of its commercial Continue Reading...

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LEGISLATURE PASSES MRA BACKED CATERERS LIQUOR LICENSE BILL

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 21:00

Massachusetts caterers gained a victory at the State House when their Massachusetts Restaurant Association sponsored proposal passed both the Senate and House of Representatives on July 26, 2012. The Bill authorizes the ABCC to issue a new category of liquor license – an “annual caterers license” – for the purchase of alcohol from wholesalers, storage, transportation and sale at private Continue Reading...

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CHANGE IN MASSACHUSETTS LAW LETS WINERIES SELL WINE AT FARMER’S MARKETS AND AGRICULTURAL EVENTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 26/07/2012 - 20:28

The Coastal Wine Trail of South Eastern New England, an appellation of nine wineries located along the New England coastline, holds a kick-off event each year to celebrate the beginning of wine season. Traditionally, one of the nine wineries hosts the event and sells its wines, while the other wineries provide tastings of their wines without the opportunity to offer Continue Reading...

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WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ILLEGAL DRINK SPECIAL?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 17/07/2012 - 14:06

It is well known among patrons of Massachusetts bars that “Happy Hour” is an after-work concept that does not exist in the Commonwealth. Discounted drinks for a period in the afternoon cannot be found as restaurants and bars are prohibited, under Massachusetts law, from offering time-sensitive discounted alcoholic beverages. Regulation 204 CMR 4.03(1) prohibits certain practices, including making drinks available Continue Reading...

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BREWER – DISTILLER COLLABORATION RESULTS IN BURNT BEER AND WHISKEY

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 10/07/2012 - 16:53

Burning beer to make whiskey? An interesting collaboration between alcoholic beverage manufacturer licensee and farmer-distillery licensee has resulted in just that. The Boston Beer Co. announced its joint effort with Berkshire Mountain Distillers Inc. to formulate 500 gallons of two varieties of barrel-aged whiskey, deriving from Sam Adams Boston Lager and a limited-edition brew, entitled Cinder Bock. The spirits are Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: Massachusetts

SUCCESS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN YOUR LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION

LEGISLATURE PASSES MRA BACKED CATERERS LIQUOR LICENSE BILL

CHANGE IN MASSACHUSETTS LAW LETS WINERIES SELL WINE AT FARMER’S MARKETS AND AGRICULTURAL EVENTS

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ILLEGAL DRINK SPECIAL?

BREWER – DISTILLER COLLABORATION RESULTS IN BURNT BEER AND WHISKEY