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License Commission Issues Approvals at November Meeting
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On November 10, 2026, the City of Gardner License Commission convened for its regular meeting to review procedural items, consider multiple Section 14 one-day license applications for winter and holiday events at Perry Auditorium, grant blanket approvals for 2027 ABCC liquor license renewals, and address ongoing regulatory items concerning local establishments.
- Section 14 One-Day Licenses Approved: All six requested one-day liquor licenses for events held at Perry Auditorium during November and December 2026 were approved unanimously. These include local indoor winter farmers’ markets, charitable events, business networking functions, and healthcare holiday socials.
- 2027 ABCC Blanket License Renewals: The commission granted blanket approval for all complete 2027 ABCC annual liquor license renewals, including specific callouts for Price Chopper #239 and 6 Gauge Chicken & Seafood.
- ABCC Operational Policy Guidance: Based on direct guidance from the ABCC, the commission affirmed that license holders undergoing structural or managerial shifts (such as Sawa’s pending second location/DBA change and the Eagles’ change of manager) must complete their standard annual renewals prior to submitting post-renewal amendments.
