License Commission – Sep 10, 2026
- Where
- Inspectional Services, 25 Meade Street
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What was decided
Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for several events, common victualer licenses for new restaurants, and a lodging house license. Postponed a number of items to September 24, 2026, continued one item to the first meeting in December, and filed two items.
Decisions recorded
- Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church, 341 June Street (3-0). page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Canal Diggers, Inc., 19 Temple Street (3-0). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Worcester Public Library Foundation, 3 Salem Square (3-0). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Marc Guinette, 236 Franklin Street (vote count not given). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day entertainment license for Worcester Cycle Bar X 1855, 48 Green Street, for the rain date of September 19, 2026, with end time amended to 2:30 p.m. (3-0). page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Khalid Karachi, 100 Institute Road (3-0). page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day entertainment license for Woo Fest Block Party, City View Worcester (3-0). page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved one-day liquor licenses for Christpher Besaw, 30 Exchange Street, for five dates from September 12 to October 31, 2026 (3-0). page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved common victualer license for Pida’s Pizzeria, LLC, 121 Millbury Street (3-0). page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved common victualer license for The Coop, 275 Park Avenue (3-0). page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved common victualer license for Not Ya Mamas Worcester, Worcester Public Market (3-0). page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved common victualer license for Maaz’s Chicken, 910A Main Street (3-0). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved common victualer license for Tropical Chicken Flavors, 229 Canterbury Street (3-0). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved change of manager for Falguni Corp, 108 Canterbury Street (3-0). page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved change of manager for Nachos Dining, Inc. dba Mexicali Cantina & Grill, 225 Shrewsbury Street (3-0). page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed OM Harsh Corp dba A&B Liquors, 110 McKeon Road, change of officers/directors request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved change of manager for Dubai Restaurant & Lounge, Inc. dba Mexi Town Bar & Grill, 105 Water Street (3-0). The minutes record no vote on the requested dba change to Casa Blanca Restaurant and Lounge. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Interstate Management Company, LLC (dba Hampton Inn & Suites), 65 Prescott Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved restaurant all alcohol license for Moss Ventures, LLC dba August Coffee, 548 Main Street (3-0). page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Metro Convenience Inc. 27 Shrewsbury Street package store malt & wine license request to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved package store malt & wine license for 237 Cambridge LLC dba Shell, 237 Cambridge Street (3-0). page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved change of officers/directors and change of manager for Punta Cana Bar & Grill Restaurant, Inc., 795 Main Street (3-0). page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, entertainment license request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, change of manager request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved lodging house license for PSI Theta Nu Fraternity, 8 Elbridge Street (3-0). page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, failure to file amendment paperwork status hearing, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Filed the status item for Chen Ye Worcester Inc dba BBQ Chicken, 102 Shrewsbury Street (3-0). page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued Hidden Gem Hospitality LLC, 97-101 Water Street, to the first meeting in December (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Seabra Restaurant, 333 Pleasant Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed The Broadway, 100 Water Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Filed SMG/DCU, 50 Foster Street (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed JMAC, 20 Franklin Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Postponed Hinoelia Rivera dba El Coqui Liquor, 184 Chandler Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Filed Aelux Lounge communication dated August 21, 2026, which reported the business has closed. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Filed Mexicali Cantina, 225 Shrewsbury Street, notice of manager’s resignation. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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