The redrafted bill steers 180 non-transferable licenses over three years to 12 ZIP codes in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, East Boston, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Charlestown, and Jamaica Plain.
Liquor licenses
Posted inOpinion
Citizenship requirement for liquor licenses is archaic
This is more than just a legislative change; it’s a step toward a more equitable, fair, and inclusive Massachusetts. By removing this unnecessary exclusion, we open doors to greater economic opportunities and cultural enrichment for all communities.
Posted inState Government
Healey scratches liquor license provision from municipal bill
GOV. MAURA HEALEY touched off a bit of political intrigue on Monday when she filed “municipal empowerment” legislation that lacked one of the powers she had trumpeted just three days […]
Posted inOpinion
Scrapping the state’s liquor license law makes economic sense
Massachusetts is considered a liberal progressive state. It needs to get rid of repressive and regressive liquor laws that impose tight state control over drinking with meals.
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Creating equity in Boston’s liquor license market
IT’S NO SECRET that Boston’s liquor license market is antiquated and broken. This year, Boston’s liquor licenses have been selling for $625,000 on the private secondary market. That means that […]
