Gardner License Commission Approves License Transfer for Sawa Asian Cuisine Amid Business Restructuring

Overview: The Gardner License Commission convened to address several licensing matters, most notably approving a transfer of the liquor license for Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge to a new corporate entity, Kong LLC. This change accompanies the business’s relocation and restructuring efforts.

Boston Licensing Board Suspends The Point’s License Over Staff Assault Incident

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board has decided to suspend the license of The Point, a bar located on Hanover Street, following a staff-involved assault on patrons. The suspension will be held in abeyance for six months, meaning the bar will face immediate closure if further violations occur during this period.

Boston Licensing Board Weighs Sally’s Pizza License Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently convened virtually to consider various petitions, with discussions focusing on a proposal to transfer a liquor license for a new pizza establishment, Sally’s Pizza, on Thompson Place. The board took several matters under advisement, including this significant proposal, which received notable community feedback due to traffic and safety concerns.

Boston Licensing Board Deliberates on Assault at “The Point” Bar and Other Violations

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board meeting concentrated on significant incidents involving local establishments, prominently featuring an altercation at The Point Bar on Hanover Street. The board also addressed other violations, including overserving at The Point and a separate altercation at the Ali Bar.

Fall River Licensing Board Grapples with Event Occupancy and Safety Concerns

Overview: At the recent Fall River Licensing Board meeting, discussions centered around the approval of various liquor and entertainment permits, with attention on the occupancy and safety issues related to an upcoming professional boxing event by Boston Boxing Promotions. The board also reviewed multiple license requests, ranging from changes in management at local clubs to the establishment of new auto sales businesses.