- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/26/24
- 06/27/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board, in a recent meeting, addressed multiple incidents and license requests from various local establishments, with a notable violation issued to Royale nightclub for an assault and battery incident. The board highlighted a communication breakdown between staff and management and rejected the defense of self-defense due to insufficient evidence, underlining the necessity of timely incident reporting.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/25/24
- 06/27/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently tackled a series of incidents involving local establishments, ranging from assault and battery cases to overcrowding during a Red Sox home opener. One notable issues discussed was the overcrowding at Switch Entertainment Inc., doing business as Loretta’s Last Call, where the number of patrons exceeded the establishment’s licensed capacity during an event. Additionally, the board reviewed incidents at various venues, including Royale nightclub, where an alleged assault and battery raised concerns about staff training and management.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/6/24
- 06/06/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston Licensing Board hearing, Game On Fenway LLC, doing business as Game On, faced allegations for hosting an 18-plus event without notifying the Licensing Division, a violation of the division’s rules and regulations. The incident, dated April 18, 2024, was brought to the board’s attention after a local college reported concerns following an incident involving an underage student’s injury at the venue and claims of underage drinking.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/23/24
- 05/23/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently convened to address several incidents involving licensed establishments as well as a host of transactional matters concerning license changes and transfers. The meeting was marked by decisions on assault and battery cases, with one establishment receiving a violation due to overcapacity and hindering enforcement agents. Additionally, there was a discussion on a license cancellation hearing for the Russian Benevolence Society, which failed to cure a defect in their license. The board also handled an extensive list of transactional hearings, approving various license changes and amendments with a focus on community impact.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/22/24
- 05/23/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently convened to review a series of applications ranging from new liquor licenses to changes in management for various establishments. The meeting, which was held virtually, saw community support for a number of local businesses seeking to either obtain or upgrade their alcohol licenses.