- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/30/24
- 01/02/2025
- 13 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/27/24
- 06/28/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/20/24
- 06/21/2024
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/28/24
- 03/29/2024
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Board of Licensing recently convened to address a variety of issues, with updates on marijuana regulation and the sale of hemp-derived products taking center stage. The meeting covered routine license approvals and renewals, as well as discussions about potential changes to local bylaws in response to state regulations. The board engaged in a debate regarding the involvement of establishments in reporting the sale of hemp-derived products and considered inviting business owners to an upcoming meeting to clarify any concerns.