NEXT  BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

Monday, OCTOBER 17 @ 7 p.m. 

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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 REMOTE REMOTE 

amended & restated version of Rules & Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages Rev. 8  effective September 1, 2022 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.

Temporary RESTAURANT Outdoor USE Application

**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. 
• Submit 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 a MA alcoholic beverage server training program approved by the Framingham Police Department and Licensing Bureau. See FAQs for providers.