License Commission – Nov 5, 2026
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What was decided
Eight license requests were approved, including event permits for the Worcester Holiday Market and the Festival of Lights. The commission found violations at Hurricane Betty's, where a man died after a shooting near the club on October 11. Violation hearings were also held for IC Gaming.
Show all 11 votes in order
- Approved One-day liquor license for Ashland Brewing LLC at the Worcester Holiday Market, subject to vendors providing portable toilets for the public.
- Approved One-day entertainment license for the Festival of Lights on Worcester Common, for live music, dancing, and fire performers.
- Approved One-day liquor license for the City of Worcester Festival of Lights on Friday, December 4th.
- Approved One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for a celebration at the Museum of Worcester.
- Approved Common victualler license for Lucky Dragon Inc. at Dragon Dynasty, 104 Highland Street.
- Approved Change of manager for the Marine Corps League, 181 Lake Ave.
- Approved Entertainment license for Eddie's Pub and Sports Bar, 120 Stafford Street, covering TVs, recorded music, karaoke, and live music.
- Approved Common victualler license for Ciro's Pizza, 186 Stafford Street.
- Revoked the license for IC Gaming, 117 Lovell Street.
- Approved Found that violations occurred at Hurricane Betty's, 350 Southbridge Street.
- Revoked the entertainment and alcohol licenses for Jolo Inc., doing business as Hurricane Betty's, 350 Southbridge Street.
- License revocation, IC Gaming, 117 Lovell Street
- Approved Violations at Hurricane Betty's, 350 Southbridge Street
- License revocation, Hurricane Betty's, 350 Southbridge Street Revoked the entertainment and alcohol licenses for Jolo Inc., doing business as Hurricane Betty's, 350 Southbridge Street.
Also voted on
- Approved One-day liquor license for Ashland Brewing LLC at the Worcester Holiday Market, subject to vendors providing portable toilets for the public.
- Approved One-day entertainment license for the Festival of Lights on Worcester Common, for live music, dancing, and fire performers.
- Approved One-day liquor license for the City of Worcester Festival of Lights on Friday, December 4th.
- Approved One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for a celebration at the Museum of Worcester.
- Approved Common victualler license for Lucky Dragon Inc. at Dragon Dynasty, 104 Highland Street.
- Approved Change of manager for the Marine Corps League, 181 Lake Ave.
- Approved Entertainment license for Eddie's Pub and Sports Bar, 120 Stafford Street, covering TVs, recorded music, karaoke, and live music.
- Approved Common victualler license for Ciro's Pizza, 186 Stafford Street.
What was discussed
Hurricane Betty's violations. Counsel for the club did not dispute the police findings on most counts but said no employee was shown giving a bottle to a patron. The club proposed new security, retraining for management, and outside security as a way forward after a suspension.
Public comment on Hurricane Betty's. Family members of the man who died asked for immediate suspension and closure. They spoke about the loss to their families and asked for the strongest action allowed by law.
Lovell Street neighbor complaints. Neighbors described loud music, cars at the rotary, and an alleged sexual assault at the site. They asked that the license be suspended, and commissioners noted the owner did not attend the hearing.
Hurricane Betty's appeal request. A request to hold the decision while the business appeals to the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission was turned down.
Agenda
Four event requests cover a holiday market, the Festival of Lights, and a museum. Hours for two restaurants and an entertainment license for Eddy's Pub and Sports Bar, Inc. are also on the agenda.
Meeting details
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- Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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