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Saturday, October 31, 2026 Worcester County, Massachusetts · Change town
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License Board Approves Four One-Day Permits

The Worcester License Commission approved four one-day permits for a caterer's events and an Alzheimer's Association walk, postponing a fifth request.

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What happened

The Worcester License Commission approved three one-day liquor licenses for Elm's Cafe and Catering events and one entertainment license for the Alzheimer's Association's October 18 fundraising walk. A fifth request from Skate Night Worcester for entertainment permits on October 23 and October 30 was postponed to the October 22 meeting because no representative logged in to answer questions.

Key decisions

  • 📋 One-day liquor license for catered event. Approved license allowing tip-certified bartenders to serve alcohol for approximately 80 guests for about an hour and a half, with alcohol sourced through Yankee Spirits. (Next: Oct. 16). Read case details
  • 📋 One-day liquor license for catered event. Approved license allowing tip-certified bartenders to serve alcohol for approximately 175 guests from 5 to 10 p.m., with alcohol sourced through Yankee Spirits. (Next: Nov. 14, 5 to 10 p.m.). Read case details
  • 📋 One-day liquor license for fundraiser. Approved license allowing three tip-certified bartenders to serve alcohol for approximately 150 guests, with alcohol sourced through Yankee Spirits. (Next: Nov. 5, approximately 5:30 to 9 p.m.). Read case details
  • 📋 One-day entertainment license for fundraising walk. Approved license for a singer and guitarist to perform for approximately 45 minutes to one hour starting around 10:15 a.m., with approximately 1,500 participants expected, a Worcester police detail arranged, and ten regular portable toilets plus two handicap-accessible units on site. (Next: Oct. 18, around 10:15 a.m.). Read case details
  • 📋 One-day entertainment license for live music. Postponed to October 22 meeting because no representative logged in to answer commission questions about the requested live music on October 23 and October 30, each from 6 to 9 p.m. (Next: Oct. 22). Read case details

Next dates

  • Oct. 22: Skate Night Worcester entertainment license review

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