NEXT  BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

monDAY, MAY 23 @ 7 p.m. 

remote with zoom 

Connection details can be found on agenda by clicking Agendas & Meeting Minutes (choose Board of License Commissioners for Meeting Group). Meeting documents can be found here 

amended & restated version of Rules & Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Rev. 7  effective december 13, 2021  includes minor edits.  

licensing office overview

The Licensing Office processes applications and maintains records of all licenses and permits under the licensing authority of the Board of License Commissioners, City Council, and some under authority of the Police Department.

RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING GUIDANCE

**approved TEMPORARY RESTAURANT OUTDOOR SEATING expiration date extended to  April 1, 2023**

Total indoor and outdoor seating cannot exceed maximum seating allowed.

• 04.07.22 ABCC ADVISORY GUIDELINES FOR  OUTDOOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS

• 04.01.22 ABCC ADVISORY REGARDING FURTHER EXPANSION OF PATIO SERVICE & TAKEAWAY/DELIVER OF ALCOHOL BY ON-PREMISES LICENSEES
  
  

  to make seating permanent,

STEP ONE

• Review Inspectional Services Checklist which outlines application and approval process in accordance with City Council Order 2021-089-003a adds Section II G.1. Restaurant Outdoor Dining Regulations to Zoning Ordinance allowing permanent outdoor seating. 
• Submiit Application to Amend an Existing Building Permit to Inspectional Services. If approved, application must be approved by the Board of License Commissioners at a duly posted meeting. If approved,

STEP TWO

• Complete & Submit Common Victualer License Application & if applicable, 
  Framingham Liquor License Amendment Application and ABCC Alteration of Premises Application to Licensing Office. 

To have outdoor entertainment, complete and submit appropriate applications with a diagram showing location of entertainment. To have entertainment on any weekday or Saturday or amend existing Entertainment License, complete and submit Entertainment, Show, Amusement Application. For Entertainment on any Sunday, complete and submit Public Entertainment on Sunday Application.

**sales of alcoholic beverages with to-go meals expires april 1, 2023**

Total indoor and outdoor seating cannot exceed maximum seating allowed.

ABCC ADVISORY REGARDING FURTHER EXPANSION OF PATIO SERVICE & TAKEAWAY/DELIVER OF ALCOHOL BY ON-PREMISES LICENSEES

ONLINE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED

All individuals who serve alcohol to the public or view identification cards to determine age must successfully complete an alcoholic beverage server training program approved by the Framingham Police Department and Licensing Bureau. See FAQs for providers.

Carnival License Application (PDF)

• M.G.L. Ch. 140 S. 181 Theatrical Exhibitions, etc. (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF

Class I, II, III Auto Dealer Application (PDF)

• Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII, Section 6 .2 (PDF)
• Framingham Zoning Bylaws – Section III-Use and Dimensional Regulations, C. Business Districts, 3. General Business Districts (B-3 and B-4), 3.c.(2) (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
• Mass. Automobile Dealer Information
• Dealers’ Guide to Mass. Used Vehicle Warranty Law (PDF)

Common Victualer’s License Application and Instructions (PDF)  Required for establishments with their own seating serving food/beverages.

• Policy for Common Victualer License - Section 3, Regulatory, 3.2 (PDF)
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Entertainment, Show, Amusement Application(PDF) Monday - Saturday 

• Nuisance Noise Ordinance(PDF)

Entertainment, Show, Amusement Applications (PDF) Sunday (Framingham & State)

• Sunday Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
• Nuisance Noise Ordinance (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Filming Questionnaire (PDF) No Filming Permit/License required/No Fee. Other permits may be required by City departments.

Flammables, Combustibles, Explosives Storage License Application (PDF)

• Approval Process (PDF)

Fortune Teller License Application (PDF)

• Framingham General Bylaws - Article V Health and Safety (PDF)
• M.G.L. Ch. 140 S 185I Fortune Tellers; License (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Hawker / Peddler-Transient Vendor-Solicitor Application (PDF)

• Order No. 2018-035-001-Amendment to Article VIII, Section 4, Transient Vendors, Hawkers and Peddlers (PDF)
• Order No. 2018-077-Policy to Transfer Licensing Authority for Solicitor License to Framingham Police Department (PDF)
• Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII, Section 4 (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Innholder License Application & Instructions (PDF)

• M.G.L. Chapter 140

Liquor License Application (Annual) and Instructions (PDF) New, Transfer & Amendment to Existing

• ABCC Website(ONLY TYPED APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED)
• Alcohol License Application Process (PDF)
• Assistant Manager_New or Change (PDF)
• PD Alcohol Management ID Application (Submit completed form to PD)
• Policy Effective September 1, 2021- Framingham Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages  Amended & Restated Dec. 13, 2021 (PDF)
• Framingham General Bylaws Article V. Section 1 (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
• Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others (PDF)
• ABCC 2022 Legal Holidays and Dates of Observance (PDF)

Liquor Special One-day and Entertainment Applications (PDF) -(SUBMIT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT)

• Policy Effective September 1, 2021- Framingham Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Amended and Restated Dec. 13, 2021 (PDF)
• Alcohol must be purchased at a state-licensed supplier: and cannot be purchased from a package store.

Livery License Application (PDF)

Livery License for Additional Drivers Application (PDF)

• Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In Framingham, Section 3. Regulatory, 3.3. (PDF)  -  City Council Order No. 2021-034-002 (PDF) removes $30 Hackney License Fee from above.
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Lodging House Application (PDF)

• Framingham Bylaws – Article V. Health and Safety, Section 24 (PDF)
• Policy on Lodging House Licenses – Section 3. Regulatory 3.7 (PDF)
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Retail Food Sales Bylaw Waiver (PDF)

• Framingham Bylaws -- Article V. Health and Safety, Section 13 Retail Food Sales (PDF)

Pool/Billiard Table License Application (not coin operated) (PDF)

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
• MGL. Chapter 140 Section 177

Second Hand Junk Dealer Application (PDF)

• Framingham General Bylaws – Article VIII Business and Commerce, Section 3, Junk Collectors (PDF)
• MGL, Chapter 140 Section 54
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Taxi Company Permit Application (PDF)

• Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In Framingham, Section 3. Regulatory, 3.3. (PDF)  -  City Council Order No. 2021-034-002 (PDF) removes $30 Hackney License Fee from above.
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Regulatory Policies

• 3.2 Policy for Common Victualer Licenses (PDF)
• 3.3 Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs / Livery Vehicles and the Operation There of in Framingham (PDF) 
  • City Council Order No. 2021-034-002 removes $30 Hackney Fee from fee table in policy
• 3.7 Policy on Lodging House Licenses (PDF)

Rules & Regulations

• Policy Effective September 1, 2021- Framingham Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Amended and Restated Dec. 13, 2021(PDF)