License Commission approves permits and license changes
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The Lowell License Commission approved meeting minutes, several one-day alcohol and event permits, multiple license ownership or management changes, and a new restaurant license. It also scheduled public hearings for two alcohol license matters and placed one dealer complaint on file.
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What this means
At this meeting, the Commission approved several requests tied to upcoming events, including short-term alcohol licenses, outdoor entertainment permits, and amplification permits for local gatherings. It also approved changes in officers or license managers for existing alcohol licenses, a transfer and location change for a package store license, and a new restaurant alcohol license. Two other alcohol license matters were set for public hearings at the next meeting, and a complaint about a car dealer was left on file without action.
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- Approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved two special one-day licenses for Elizabeth Lopez related to UMass Lowell events.
- Approved three special one-day malt beverage and wine licenses and three amplification permits for the Sao Joao Feast.
- Approved four special events permits for Jennie Mercado's outdoor religious service and singing events.
- Approved four special one-day licenses for Amanda Etinge at the Hellenic Center.
- Approved one special one-day license for the Western Avenue Open Studios Block Party.
- Approved changes of officers and license manager for Knickerbocker Athletic Association Inc.
- Approved changes of officers and LLC managers for Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC.
- Approved the transfer and change of location for Shri Swaminarayan Foods LLC d/b/a Simon's Convenience.
- Approved a new all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for 72 Merrimack Entertainment LLC d/b/a Europa.
- Scheduled public hearings for The Lass Stop LLC and Triple Vision Corp d/b/a Galaxy Lounge at the June 25, 2026 meeting.
- Placed the Crane Deals Inc. complaint on file.
- Scheduled a public hearing on MA House Bill 5465 for the June 25, 2026 meeting.
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