Amherst Board of Licensing Discusses Fuel Storage Amid Recent Construction Site Fire

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Board of Licensing, attention centered on a significant fire at a construction site on Olympia Drive, raising questions about fuel storage and licensing. The Board also renewed several licenses for local businesses, including restaurants, a liquor store, and an auto dealership, without incident.

Amherst Licensing Board Approves Special Short-Term Liquor Licenses for UMass Events

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Amherst Board of Licensing approved a series of special short-term liquor licenses for events at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. These licenses, which cover performances at the Fine Arts Center and events at the Beler Auditorium and the UMass Campus Center, will allow alcohol sales at these venues for the upcoming season.

Amherst Board of Licensing Approves Auto Dealers Licenses and Prepares for New Year Agenda.

Overview: In the final meeting of the year, the city council focused on key administrative tasks, including the approval of projects and initiatives that are set to impact the community in the coming year. With a prime focus on streamlining processes, the council addressed issues, from licensure to the upcoming agendas and city projects.

Amherst Board of Licensing Approves Summer Concert Series Liquor License

Overview: During the latest Amherst Board of Licensing meeting, a short-term liquor license application for a community summer concert series was the primary focus, with the Board granting approval, conditioned on final endorsements from the police chief, fire chief, and town manager. The applicant detailed the continuation of a tradition that includes local beer, wine, and cider sales at the event, emphasizing the success and incident-free history of past years.

Amherst Licensing Board Debates Liquor License Transfer Amid Financial Concerns

Overview: The Amherst Board of Licensing held a meeting to discuss several items, the most significant being the liquor license transfer application for Kushan LLC. The potential transfer, which includes conditional approval pending financial and property-related assurances, raised concerns among board members. Other topics included a late application for a summer concert series, regulation of THC products, take-out alcohol, outdoor dining, and the rental registration and appeals process.