Liquor pouring licenses are issued to establishments that perform retail sales of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138 §12/19.*There may be additional permits issued by either the Board of Selectmen of Board of Health that are different and are required if the applicant will serve prepared food to the public.
A pouring liquor license is issued on an annual basis with an expiration date of December 31. The mandatory renewal period for this license is from November 1st to November 30th during which period the owner, officer or manager must appear in person at the Board of Selectmen’s office to sign a renewal affidavit for the ABCC in accordance with MGL c.138 §12/19. The application fee to the Town is $100. The annual cost of this license is $2,000 for Package Store – All Alcohol Licenses (CVAA) and $1,250 for Package Store – Wine and Malt Licenses (CVWM).
Package store licenses are issued to establishments that perform retail sales of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138 §15. *There may be additional permits issued by either the Board of Selectmen of Board of Health that are different and are required if the applicant will serve prepared food to the public.
A Package store’s license is issued on an annual basis with an expiration date of December 31. The mandatory renewal period for this license is from November 1st to November 30th during which period the owner, officer or manager must appear in person at the Board of Selectmen’s office to sign a renewal affidavit for the ABCC in accordance with MGL c.138 §15. The application fee to the Town is $100. The annual cost of this license is $2,000 for Package Store – All Alcohol Licenses (PKAA) and $1,250 for Package Store – Wine and Malt Licenses (PKWM).
