Fall River Licensing Board Approves Freestyle Madness Event Amid Security Assurances

Overview: The Fall River Licensing Board approved several permits during its recent meeting, including a one-day entertainment permit for the “Freestyle Madness” event on September 21, 2024, and multiple one-day liquor permits for various events in the coming months.

Sanctuary Medicinals Plans Halloween Event Pending Final Approval from Gardner License Commission Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: At the latest Gardner License Commission meeting, the key agenda item was Sanctuary Medicinals’ request for a one-day liquor license for a Halloween event scheduled on October 26, 2024. The commission reviewed the application and raised several safety and logistical concerns which must be addressed before final approval.

Boston Licensing Board Weighs Later Hours for Popular Restaurant Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened on September 11, 2024, to discuss several licensing applications, including a contentious request from Hot Eastern Inc. , operating as Friendship BBQ, to extend its operating hours until 2:00 a.m. daily. The proposed extension garnered community feedback, both in support and opposition, highlighting the board’s careful consideration of neighborhood dynamics and business needs.

Knife Assault at Tate Bakery Dominates Boston Licensing Board Meeting

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board’s recent meeting focused on several significant incidents, most notably a violent altercation at Tate Bakery and Cafe involving a knife assault. The board, with Commissioners Liam Curran and Keeana Saxon present, scrutinized the handling of this incident and several other cases of assault and overcrowding at various establishments.

Fall River Licensing Board Approves Extended Hours for Holy Ghost Feast, Limits Vehicles at Yan Co Automotive

Overview: The Fall River Licensing Board convened to discuss several licensing applications and granted key approvals, including extended hours for the Holy Ghost Feast and vehicle limits for Yan Co Automotive.